2026-06-19T08:57:12-05:00 2025-12-31 411397419 Abdo LLP 5201 Eden Ave Ste 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2025-01-01 411960449 Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc MINN 6128220500 4604 Chicago Ave Minneapolis MN 55407 Mary Uran Executive Director 6128220500 2026-06-17 1 Steven D Anseth CPA P00552219 9528359090 2026-06-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Mary Uran 4604 Chicago Ave Minneapolis MN 55407 1848638 0 X www.mnovarian.org X 1999 MN MOCA provides support, funds research, educates the public and healthcare community, and raises awareness of ovarian cancer. 12 12 9 245 0 0 1342117 1577319 523 99 31996 25434 131304 114700 1505940 1717552 825100 735104 0 0 511975 560071 0 0 76727 205751 301303 1542826 1596478 -36886 121074 1674193 1738621 491929 387607 1182264 1351014 X MOCA supports those impacted by ovarian cancer, funds research, educates the public and health care community and raises awareness. 0 0 680295 576621 Research: MOCA is a leading private nonprofit funder of ovarian cancer research, providing grants through multiple competitive programs with rigorous scientific reviewers and consumer advocate reviewers to select the most impactful projects. In 2025, MOCA awarded four grants totaling $450,000 to Minnesota-based researchers and one $150,000 national grant focused on early detection. Additionally, through funds raised by the Any Mountain trek to Mt. Everest, MOCA provided $10,000 grants to five national cancer centers and $171,500 in reimbursements for 343 patients to expand access to an ovarian cancer surgical prevention trial. 218392 Awareness and Outreach: MOCA increased awareness about ovarian cancer and support for survivors, loved ones and caregivers through various public events in 2025 such as HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer, Tie it Teal with the Twins Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, Unleash the She 5K/10K Race, MOCA Lights the Night initiative (15 landmarks lit throughout Minnesota), 13 awareness initiatives, including Hockey Fights Cancer Night with the Minnesota Wild and Stick It to Ovarian Cancer Night with the Minnesota Frost, one membership meeting, two educational Living Well Meetings, MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Social and Shop event and MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Survivor & Family Picnic. MOCA has a strong media presence and placed 34 unique stories about ovarian cancer on local TV and radio stations and in several print and digital outlets throughout Minnesota. MOCA events and media stories include information about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and its impact on those diagnosed and their families, as well as the community - along with ways to improve survival. MOCA produces a monthly MOCA Messenger newsletter and regular updates via email. Additionally, MOCA raises awareness about ovarian cancer through our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 253820 32300 99 Patient and Caregiver Support: MOCA organizes a wide range of educational and support meetings for those impacted by ovarian cancer and their families, including: one membership meeting, two education meetings, MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Social and Shop event, Ovarian Cancer Survivor Family Picnic, as well as three separate ongoing monthly support groups, and monthly Walking Groups. MOCA provides mentoring through its MOCA Mentor program and Men of MOCA Mentor program. MOCA also provided website resources, guides to help survivors navigate the disease, critical one-on-one support to ovarian cancer survivors, families and caregivers via phone, email, and in person at our office 40 hours per week. In addition, MOCA provided Cares Kits full of comfortitems for women with ovarian cancer and MOCA Dream Awards for women with ovarian cancer to realize dreams. 186343 126183 Medical Education: MOCA recognizes the critical role health care providers play in understanding the symptoms of ovarian cancer and diagnosing the disease to improve patient survival. 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The funded researcher signs a memorandum of understanding with MOCA's Executive Director outlining the terms and conditions of the grant. MOCA's Executive Director manages the grant and communicates with the researchers regarding their progress. Researchers receive the first half of the grant initally. Disbursement of grant funds is predicted on IRB approval and sufficient progress. After providing proper documentation of the expenses and progress of the study, MOCA will release the final payment of the grant funds. Grantees unable to provide sufficient progress and documentation will not receive payment. Grantees do return grant funds for various reasons. The returned funds are added back to the pool of research funds avaliable for the next review period. X Auction Items 127 61530 Fair Market Value 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The number of contributions is the number of items contributed. Form 990, Part V, Line 13a MN Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is prepared by the Organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the Organization. Once the draft is available, it is provided to management for their review with any comments or corrections being incorporated into the filing. The financial committee then reviews the Form 990 in conjunction with the audited financial statements making comparisons for consistency and accuracy. A complete copy of the 990 is then provided to all members of the governing body before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board and employees read, fill out and sign the conflict of interest and gift policy annually. Each Board of Directors meetings begins with a call to disclose any conflicts of interest. A director or officer in the Organization who has a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts to the board president (or if he or she is the one with the conflict, then to the board vice-president), who shall bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Directors. A responsible person who is not a director or officer who has a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts to the Executive Director, who shall bring these matters to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair and reasonable to Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance. The decision of the Board of Directors on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance in the advancement of its purpose. Any conflicts disclosed would be reflected in the Board Minutes and the chair (or vice-chair), if the chair has the conflict would ask the member to recuse themselves from the room or discussion if appropriate. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 MOCA uses the MN Council of Nonprofits annual salary and benefits survey as a guide for setting salary levels and annual increases. The Executive Director's salary is set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director recommends to the Executive Committee salary levels and changes for the staff members. Each employees' performance is reviewed annually. A copy of the evaluation form is available. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflic of interest policy and financial statements avaliable on the website, charity navigator, and upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.