2024-10-11T11:11:52-05:00 2023-12-31 812950760 SAX LLP 1040 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 16TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 990 2023-01-01 133674198 BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION INC BONE 2128383029 515 MADISON AVENUE 1130 NEW YORK NY 10022 CHRISTINA MERRILL PRESIDENT & CEO 2128383029 2024-10-11 1 0 MIKE SCHALL P02024184 2122682804 2024-10-09 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z CHRISTINA MERRILL 515 MADISON AVENUE 1130 NEW YORK NY 10022 2069047 0 X WWW.BONEMARROW.ORG X 1992 NY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CANCER AND TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 16 15 8 15 0 0 2007046 1560273 0 0 868 33552 0 18585 2007914 1612410 665761 738118 0 0 433570 563079 28600 17600 187958 685103 765937 1813034 2084734 194880 -472324 2583345 2001296 519348 409623 2063997 1591673 X THE BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1992, IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CANCER AND TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING VITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, PHYSICIAN REFERRALS, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS. THE BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND THAT DOES NOT LIMIT ASSISTANCE TO A SPECIFIC DISEASE, TYPE OF TRANSPLANT, OR AGE RANGE. ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE. 0 0 1669555 738118 GUIDED BY A MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD OF NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED CANCER SPECIALISTS AND WORKING WITH HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND THAT DOES NOT LIMIT ASSISTANCE TO A SPECIFIC DISEASE, TYPE OF TRANSPLANT OR AGE RANGE. FOR THE PAST 31 YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS CONNECTED PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED-FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH SURVIVORSHIP-TO MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS ABOUT TREATMENT AND ITS AFTERMATH. ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:LIFELINE FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF DONOR SEARCHES, MEDICATIONS, HOME AND CHILD CARE SERVICES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, CORD BLOOD BANKING, HOUSING COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPLANT. HEALTH INSURANCE OFTEN DOES NOT COVER THESE VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND MANY PATIENTS CANNOT AFFORD THEM ON THEIR OWN. ONE-TO-ONE FUNDS ENABLE PATIENTS TO REACH OUT TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. A ONE-TO-ONE FUND CAN BE CREATED IN MINUTES AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OR BY MORE TRADITIONAL MEANS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO ONE-TO-ONE FUNDS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AND DO NOT AFFECT A PATIENT'S MEDICAL INSURANCE OR BENEFITS.AIRBNB OPEN HOMES MEDICAL STAYS OFFERS FREE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR CANCER AND TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE PROGRAM RELIEVES A TREMENDOUS BURDEN FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO MUST TRAVEL FOR LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT, THEREBY ALLOWING THEM TO GO TO THE BEST CANCER CENTERS AND FOCUS ON THEIR RECOVERY.CARELINES PROVIDES CROWDFUNDING, JOURNALING AND A HELP CALENDAR FOR ANYONE WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS OR RECEIVING A BONE MARROW, STEM CELL OR CORD BLOOD TRANSPLANT. THROUGH CARELINES, PATIENTS CAN REACH OUT TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SHARE UPDATES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS, KEEP TRACK OF APPOINTMENTS AND RECEIVE HELP FROM FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR DAY-TO-DAY TASKS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CARELINES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AND DO NOT AFFECT A PATIENT'S MEDICAL INSURANCE OR BENEFITS. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS HELP MAKE EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS A REALITY FOR BONE MARROW, STEM CELL OR CORD BLOOD TRANSPLANT SURVIVORS. GRANTS HELP COVER TUITION FEES, ACADEMIC SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL HOMEBOUND EQUIPMENT. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A TRANSPLANT AND ARE ENROLLED IN EITHER A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.CLINICAL CARE COUNSELING PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING AND RESOURCE REFERRALS FOR CANCER, TRANSPLANT PATIENTS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. LICENSED THERAPISTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TELEPHONE SESSIONS TO HELP PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. RESOURCE COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE TO HELP PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS FIND THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEM WITH FINANCIAL GRANTS, TEMPORARY HOUSING, TRAVEL, LIVING EXPENSES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT.PATIENT NAVIGATORS GUIDE ANYONE FACED WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS OR NEEDING A BONE MARROW OR STEM CELL TRANSPLANT, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO ALLEVIATE ANY BARRIERS THEY MAY FACE DURING THEIR CANCER TREATMENT. IN PARTICULAR, A PATIENT NAVIGATOR OFFERS SUPPORT DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY BY IDENTIFYING AND CONNECTING PATIENTS WITH TREATMENT CENTERS AND MEDICAL SPECIALISTS. ASK THE EXPERT GIVES YOU A WAY TO GET EXPERT AND PRACTICAL ANSWERS, FREE OF CHARGE, EASILY AND CONFIDENTIALLY. YOU AND THE HEALTH CARE OR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS TO EACH OTHER, AND ALL COMMUNICATIONS OCCUR ONLINE.SUPPORTLINE LINKS TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THE TRANSPLANT EXPERIENCE.SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE EXPERIENCES AND DRAW SUPPORT FROM ONE ANOTHER AS THEY CONTINUE TO NAVIGATE THEIR CANCER OR TRANSPLANT TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. FACILITATED BY A CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST AND AN ADVANCED ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST, EACH OF OUR SEPARATE GROUPS PROVIDES PATIENTS, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND THOSE EXPERIENCING GRIEF AND MOURNING A PLACE TO COME TOGETHER WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE.MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL HANDBOOKS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPLANT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO ASSIST PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS. 1669555 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X JOHN COREY 2128383029 515 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 1130 NEW YORK NY 10022 ROBERT FISHMAN CHAIRMAN 3.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLOTTE MOSS VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW ROBIN TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 AIMEE EBERLE SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JACQUELIN WALDROP TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN ALTER TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 MEG BRAFF TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 LISA M EASTMAN TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 VASILIANNA FAKIRIS TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 SERGIO GIRALT TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 EVAN HANDLER TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 PEGGY BITLER TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN D NIMER TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN FRUCHTMAN TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 OLIVER ISRAEL TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA MERRILL PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 X X 156250 0 16992 156250 0 16992 1 0 1 0 0 674197 886076 1560273 33552 33552 456637 674197 456637 0 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 18585 18585 18585 1612410 0 0 52137 X 738118 738118 173242 129932 25986 17324 298139 205111 22709 70319 52182 39352 3234 9596 39516 29760 3303 6453 1558 1558 47750 47750 17600 17600 255136 193760 61376 81890 30905 44285 6700 18149 13669 1516 2964 80561 68477 8056 4028 1290 635 468 187 177 177 215253 211428 3825 4446 3348 372 726 EVENT EXPENSES 46754 46754 PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 6490 2242 4248 TELEPHONE 6483 4883 541 1059 2084734 1669555 227221 187958 1636784 860751 554369 141171 43710 2650 694557 384210 477808 310347 327582 229469 2583345 2001296 123651 108724 395697 300899 519348 409623 X 1413334 1019430 650663 572243 2063997 1591673 2583345 2001296 -472324 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1870202 1642037 2230568 2007046 1560273 9310126 1870202 1642037 2230568 2007046 1560273 9310126 721813 8588313 3699 191 868 33552 38310 18585 18585 9367021 0.91690 0.93070 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38372 17747 20625 656185 366463 289722 310347 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET -CURRENT 77431 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET -LONG-TERM 152038 229469 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY - CURRENT 99000 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY - LONG-TERM 201899 300899 X 1612410 0 1612410 0 1612410 2084734 0 2084734 0 2084734 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY MATERIAL, UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. TAX FILINGS FOR PERIODS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND LATER ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. X X X X 1 TIMOTHY RUNION 143 E 34TH ST 11-N NY NY 10016 FUND RAISING COUNSEL 0 1130834 17600 1113234 1130834 17600 1113234 NY NJ CT FL AL AR CA CO DC GA IL KS KY LA MD MA MI MN MO NM NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI FALL BALL 558206 278891 279315 221973 45781 11560 GOLD & SILVER 274039 196182 77857 69000 6000 2857 2 298589 199124 99465 24828 58530 16108 1130834 674197 456637 315801 110311 30525 456637 0 1 PATIENT AID 1853 738118 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS GIVEN THROUGH THE ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM ARE EITHER DIRECTLY PAID TO THE PATIENT'S VENDOR OR TO THE PATIENT AFTER ALL RECEIPTS AND INVOICES THAT WILL BE COVERED ARE PROVIDED TO THE FOUNDATION. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHRISTINA MERRILL PRESIDENT & CEO 156250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16992 0 173242 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B MANAGEMENT REVIEWED A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDED EDITS TO THE TAX PREPARER. AFTER THIS PROCESS WAS PERFORMED, THE FORM 990 WAS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ORGANIZATION HAS A BOARD APPROVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER MUST SIGN POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW COMPARABLE SALARIES BASED ON A RECOGNIZED STUDY AND WILL REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DETERMINE IF THE EXISTING SALARY FALLS WITHIN THESE RANGES. AFTER A DELIBERATION OF THIS MATTER, A NEW PROPOSED SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE WILL BE VOTED ON. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REFLECT THE NATURE OF THIS PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 193,760. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 61,376. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 255,136.