THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR SARCOMA PATIENTS BY FUNDING RESEARCH AND BY INCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT THE DISEASE. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY TO PRIVATELY FUND GRANTS FOR SARCOMA RESEARCHERS AND CONDUCTS EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF SARCOMA PATIENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$527K
-36.1% YoY
Grant Count
11
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-12.8% YoY
About Sarcoma Foundation of America
Based on IRS filings
Sarcoma Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DAMASCUS, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $451K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,423,128 | $11,153,810 | $9,805,602 |
| Revenue | $3,547,902 | $3,709,252 | $3,674,023 |
| Expenses | $3,570,622 | $3,222,438 | $2,690,137 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $451,436 | $192,208 | $182,932 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Sarcoma Foundation of America
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute ($57,035), Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($50,000), Old Dominion University Research Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND CLINIC PHILANTHROPY INSTITUTE CLEVELAND, OH | TO SUPPORT SARCOMA RESEARCH | $57,035 |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OH | RICHARD AND VALERIE ARONSOHN MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION NORFOLK, VA | JOHN O'BRIEN MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL | 2023 GIVING TUESDAY DONORS RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| UNIV OF TX MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON, TX | STEVEN VANOVER MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | TECHNOBLADE MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AURORA, CO | BEN TOLKAN MEMORIAL AWARD | $50,000 |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE INC BOSTON, MA | SARCOMA FOUNDATION OF AMERICA RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| MAYO CLINIC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MICHAEL PEDRICK MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD | $50,000 |
| UM BOARD OF REGENTS (UNIV MICHIGAN SPORE) ANN ARBOR, MI | NIH - GENETICS, GENOMICS OF LEIOMYOSARCOMA - DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT - YEAR 2 | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK THORNTON MD PHD | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| JOHN SJ BROOKS MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA THORNTON | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CONNERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN GREEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE MARCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GOODWIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER NELLANY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDI CLEARY-FELSER | CEO | 40 | $219,241 |
| DEAN FROHLICH | DIRECTOR OF SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $152,541 |
| ANNIE BLAKE | NATIONAL DIRECTOR, RTCS | 40 | $104,885 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarcoma Foundation of America?
Sarcoma Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DAMASCUS, MD. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sarcoma Foundation of America?
As of 2024, Sarcoma Foundation of America holds $11.4M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $527K in 2024.
Where does Sarcoma Foundation of America operate?
Sarcoma Foundation of America has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Sarcoma Foundation of America award?
In 2024, Sarcoma Foundation of America awarded 11 grants totaling $527K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sarcoma Foundation of America's EIN?
Sarcoma Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2275294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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