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EIN 11-2785757

The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
Description
The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research promotes better understanding of cancer and related life-threatening diseases, educates physicians and the public on therapies and treatments, and funds research aimed at combating these diseases. The organization hosts two annual breast/ovarian cancer awareness days at no cost to attendees, dedicated to informing and supporting those affected by breast cancer. In addition, the foundation sponsors fellowships and provides grants to fund research on cancer and related diseases. The foundation is located in New York, NY.
Also known as...
Sass Foundation for Medical Res
Total revenues
$255,259
2023
Total expenses
$212,480
2023
Total assets
$395,536
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

The Foundation sponsors fellowships and provides grants to fundresearch on cancer and related diseases.
The Foundation hosts two annual breast/ovarian cancer awareness days. There is no cost to attend these events as all expenses are paid for by The organization. The events are dedicated to inform and support all who have been or will be affected by breast and ovarian cancers.various sessions were given by physicians and other experts in their field in order to educate The attendees regarding prevention, treatment, surgery and recovery.

Grants made by The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Foundation for Primary Immunodeficiency DiseasesTo Support the Silver Level Sponsorship for the Immunodefiency Foundation Gala$25,000

Who funds The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$75,000
Sacks Family FoundationProgram Support$25,000
The Chemotherapy FoundationResearch in Cancer Treatment and Prevention$5,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

NameTitleCompensation
Lois LernerExecutive Director$70,019
Brittany ArenaDirector of Communications
Martin D SassChairman$0
Barbara R SassChairwoman , Founder , TR$0
Francis P ArenaPresident and Founder$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$300,294
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$8,029
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-100,363
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$47,299
Total revenues$255,259

Form 990s for The Sass-Arena Foundation for Medical Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-05-10990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-03-10990View PDF
2020-092021-04-13990View PDF
2019-092020-08-21990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Jewish Communal Fund
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,125 from Gertrude and Leonard McCombe Foundation
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMedical research organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
55 W46TH St 28-flr
New York, NY 10036
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
sass-arenafdn.org/ 
Phone
(516) 365-7277
IRS details
EIN
11-2785757
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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