EIN 20-8345719

Head for the Cure Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Head for the Cure Foundation wholly dedicates itself to supporting brain tumor and brain cancer patients and caregivers through investigative and clinical research funding, and educational and advocacy programs. Its mission is threefold: to build awareness, raise funding, and inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers, and other supporters while celebrating their courage. With the COVID pandemic extending its grip from 2020 into 2021, Head for the Cure was forced to again produce virtual 5k events in most cities in 2021, 14 in total.
Total revenues
$2,250,928
2023
Total expenses
$2,361,811
2023
Total assets
$698,603
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Head for the Cure Foundation

for over two decades, the Head for the Cure Foundation has built an extraordinary community united in the fight against brain cancer. Through our unwavering dedication, we have created a powerful and connected network of hope and support that continues to grow stronger each year.at the heart of our organization lies an unbreakable sense of community. Spanning events and operations in 32 cities across the united states, Head for the Cure has brought together over 300,000 passionate supporters spanning medical professionals, scientific partners, patients , caregivers and other loved ones, team captains, runners, walkers, donors and volunteers. This remarkable community has become an integral part of the local landscapes in which our events are held, forging deep connections and lasting legacies.through our more than 300 5k run/walks and other community events over the years, we have fostered an unrelenting spirit of unity and support. In 2023 alone, the Head for the Cure community raised nearly $2.7 million, the second-highest revenue total in our history, with over 20,000 participants joining our signature events and 12,000 additional donors contributing to our cause.but the strength of our community extends far beyond the numbers. It is the life stories, the experiences, and the unbreakable bonds that truly define us. Our expanding core initiatives, including brains for the Cure (bftc) and join your path to hope (jph), provide platforms for our community members to share their heartfelt journeys, offering guidance, inspiration, solace and a profound sense of belonging.as we continue our mission to "defeat brain cancer step by step," we are deeply grateful for the lasting support and profound connections that have strengthened and unified our community. Together, we will continue to build awareness, raise vital funds, and most importantly ignite hope for brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers, and all those whose lives have been touched by this devastating disease.

Grants made by Head for the Cure Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
KU EndowmentSupport for Brain Cancer Research and Patients$180,000
Henry Ford Health (HFHS)Support for Brain Cancer Research and Patients$56,750
Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U)Support for Brain Cancer Research and Patients$40,000
...and 26 more grants made totalling $629,500

Who funds Head for the Cure Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$24,181
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$20,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$16,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Head for the Cure Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Maggie HaynesDirector of Events and Operations
Courtney WatsonDirector of Programs and Development
Cheryl GallowayOffice Manager
Steven AnthonyFinance Manager
Laura CookePrograms and Development Manager / Programs and Marketing Manager
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Head for the Cure Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,426,518
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$9,572
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$12,315
Net income from fundraising events$-203,676
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,089
Miscellaneous revenues$110
Total revenues$2,250,928

Form 990s for Head for the Cure Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-10-24990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $14,500 from American Endowment Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $24,181 from American Online Giving Foundation
May 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Lynne and Owen Buckley Foundation U / A DTD 12 / 13 / 2021
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1607 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS
County
Jackson County, MO
Website URL
headforthecure.org/ 
Phone
(816) 200-1732
IRS details
EIN
20-8345719
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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