Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker MINNETONKA, MN EIN: 46-3143612 Website

HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR IS DEDICATED TO FUNDING RESEARCH AND PATIENT SERVICES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS. WE DO THIS BY RAISING AWARENESS, PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, AND OFFERING UPLIFTING EVENTS THAT PROVIDE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND HOPE TO AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. HOPE COMES IN THE FORM OF NEW TREATMENTS TO FIGHT THIS DISEASE; A DISEASE THAT PRODUCES DEVASTATING EFFECTS TO A PERSONS' PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$96K

-26.5% YoY

Revenue

$761K

+33.9% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

Expenses

$749K

+39.6% YoY

About Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in MINNETONKA, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets.

Focus Areas

Religion Related

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $911K (75%)

Illinois $300K (25%)

States

Illinois Minnesota

Cities

CHICAGOEDINAMENDOTA HEIGHTSMINNEAPOLISROCHESTERWAYZATA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$95,697	$130,191	$68,002
Revenue	$760,840	$568,196	$413,501
Expenses	$749,205	$536,512	$402,365
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
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 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation

Foundation

Quality of Life Grant Application

HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to $18,000

Deadline

December 7, 2026

Annual

Foundation

Research Grant Application

HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 7, 2026

Annual

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KRISTEN THURBER	PRESIDENT	5	—
JOHN SAUNDERS	TREASURER	2	—
COURTNEY BURNETT	SECRETARY	2	—
NANCY O'BRIEN	DIRECTOR	2	—
IAN CHARPENTIER	DIRECTOR	2	—
KRISTIN GRAY HAMILTON	DIRECTOR	2	—
BRIAN LASSITER	DIRECTOR	2	—
CHRISTINA SAUNDERS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	15	$9,999
MATT THURBER	DIRECTOR	2	—
JOELLE SYVERSON	DIRECTOR	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Religion Related

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation?

Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in MINNETONKA, MN. It holds $96K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation?

As of 2024, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation holds $96K in total assets with $761K in annual revenue.

Where does Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation operate?

Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Minnesota.

What is Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation's EIN?

Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3143612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.