Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance
THIS ENTITY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HOPE AND SUPPORT FOR BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS, WHILE ADVANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF BRAIN TUMORS, QUALITY OF CARE, AND BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$606K
+29.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$185K
-2.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-27.0% YoY
About Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in AVON, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $185K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $605,596 | $469,363 | $507,078 |
| Revenue | $538,709 | $310,928 | $467,128 |
| Expenses | $411,088 | $348,579 | $254,686 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,674 | $18,865 | $3,172 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hartford Hospital ($40,000), Connecticut Children's Foundation ($30,000), Yale New Haven Hospital ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CE FARMINGTON, CT | BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| SAINT FRANCIS FOUNDATION HARTFORD, CT | PATIENT ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| HARTFORD HOSPITAL HARTFORD, CT | PATIENT ASSISTANCE | $40,000 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION HARTFORD, CT | PATIENT ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | VOYNICK OBSERVERSHIP | $15,000 |
| YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN, CT | PATIENT ASSISTENCE | $30,000 |
| HEALING MEALS COMMUNITY PROJECT WEATOGUE, CT | PATIENT ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN TAPPER | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| DAVID LEMKUIL | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| DAVID FORREST | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| KATIE TRAINER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALEXANDRA FLOWERS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KIMBERLY HODNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER PACE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHERYL ITALIA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SUSAN LEMKUIL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ELISHA LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STACEY MAIRANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY O'KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES ITALIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD SCHIFFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RODGER DUNLAP | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CUSANO | CEO | 40 | $92,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance?
Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in AVON, CT. It holds $606K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance?
As of 2024, Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance holds $606K in total assets with $539K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $185K in 2024.
Where does Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance operate?
Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance award?
In 2024, Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance awarded 8 grants totaling $185K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance's EIN?
Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0307367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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