Nonprofit · EIN 13-3674198
BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,596,816 | $1,905,621 | -$308,805 | $1,525,218 | $242,350 | $1,282,868 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,612,410 | $2,084,734 | -$472,324 | $2,001,296 | $409,623 | $1,591,673 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,518,901
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18,994
- Other revenue
- $58,921
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $481,949
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,734
- Other salaries and wages
- $386,024
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $613,846
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $246
- Accounting fees
- $47,350
- Occupancy
- $75,664
- Travel
- $1,863
- Depreciation
- $221,937
- Program services (functional)
- $1,468,101
- Management and general (functional)
- $223,086
- Fundraising (functional)
- $214,434
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,001,296
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,525,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $242,350
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,282,868
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $88,410
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $770,779
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $512,089
- Gross receipts
- $1,895,481
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MERRILL | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $10,734 |
| ROBERT FISHMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE MOSS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROBIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE EBERLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELIN WALDROP | TRUSTEE (FORMER) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ALTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG BRAFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA M EASTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VASILIANNA FAKIRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO GIRALT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN HANDLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY BITLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN D NIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN FRUCHTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVER ISRAEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PAUL ASSAIANTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MERRILL | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $156,250 | $16,992 |
| ROBERT FISHMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE MOSS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROBIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE EBERLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELIN WALDROP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ALTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG BRAFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA M EASTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VASILIANNA FAKIRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO GIRALT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN HANDLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY BITLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN D NIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN FRUCHTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVER ISRAEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 515 MADISON AVE RM 1130, NEW YORK, NY 10022-5456
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINA MERRILL, 515 MADISON AVENUE 1130, NEW YORK, NY 10022
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA MERRILL, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (212) 838-3029
- Website
- WWW.BONEMARROW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SAX LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,468,101 · grants $481,949
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3674198
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,525,218
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,895,481
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,596,816 | $1,905,621 | $1,525,218 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,612,410 | $2,084,734 | $2,001,296 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,007,914 | $1,813,034 | $2,583,345 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3674198).
Questions about BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC is 13-3674198.
- Is BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTINA MERRILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (CHRISTINA MERRILL, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does BONE MARROW AND CANCER FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,596,816, expenses of $1,905,621 and total assets of $1,525,218 at year end.
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