The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
The mission is to raise funds for local research, amplify awareness, and accelerate the fight to end sarcoma cancers - resulting in local and global development pathway for new sarcoma treatments and increase the speed of accurate diagnoses.
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research at a glance
In short: The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research gave $325K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,374
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,687
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $162,687
- Total assets
- $906,963
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
- Next open deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Annual Sarcoma Research Grant Program)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
Annual Sarcoma Research Grant Program
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Paula Takacs Foundation Legacy Partner Program
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atrium Health Foundation ($285K). Together the top 2 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2020) to $345K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | Sarcoma Research | $285,000 |
| Family Reach Foundation Boston, MA | — | $40,374 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $906,963 | $675,513 | $561,413 | $325,374 | 2 | $8,851 |
| 2024 | $1,117,863 | $624,980 | $568,454 | $345,000 | 2 | $1,188 |
| 2023 | $718,099 | $578,647 | $440,029 | $300,000 | 1 | $873 |
| 2022 | $577,201 | $617,474 | $391,068 | $275,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $350,643 | $369,393 | $327,903 | $225,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $313,398 | $459,186 | $326,414 | $225,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $176,986 | $384,989 | $354,107 | $260,000 | 1 | — |
About The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
Based on IRS filings
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $907K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research is led by Christine Wade, Executive Director - on every filing since 2023; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Wade
Executive Director -
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$74K (2024) → $86K (2025)
Doug Sleeper
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Romano
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Franklin
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Valle
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Logan
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Powderly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sanctis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Bartz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Harris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johann Hsu
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lopane
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Sugg
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Levine
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ashley Smith (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Dawn Whitmore (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Joshua Patt (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: James Barnes (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Reilly Shea (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Douglas Sleeper (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Udleson (2023) — Executive Director -
- Former: Susan Udelson (2019–2022) — President - Executive Director
- Former: Nicole Gower (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Geoffrey Takacs (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: LeeAnn DeCarlo (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $86K, to Christine Wade (Executive Director - 2024).
Frequently asked questions about The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research
How much does The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research give each year?
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research gave $325K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $345K across 2 grants.
How large is The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research?
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research reported $907K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $676K.
What is The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research?
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $907K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research operate?
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research has awarded grants in Massachusetts, North Carolina.
What is The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research's EIN?
The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3366677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
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