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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3143612

HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

Financials

$568K$537K2022$761K$749K2023$558K$516K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$557,849$515,682$42,167$157,210$19,347$137,863
April 30, 2024990$760,840$749,205$11,635$95,697$0$95,697
April 30, 2023990$568,196$536,512$31,684$130,191$46,129$84,062
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$564,846
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$6,997
Other revenue
-$6,997

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$460,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,664
Other salaries and wages
$3,333
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,997
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$478,562
Management and general (functional)
$18,560
Fundraising (functional)
$18,560

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$95,697
Total assets, end of year
$157,210
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,347
Net assets, end of year
$137,863
Net assets without donor restrictions
$137,863
Gross receipts
$737,049
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
MN

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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA SAUNDERSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$36,664
KRISTEN THURBERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOHN SAUNDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
COURTNEY BURNETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NANCY O'BRIANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
IAN CHARPENTIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN LASSITERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT THURBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA SAUNDERSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$9,999
KRISTEN THURBERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOHN SAUNDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
COURTNEY BURNETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NANCY O'BRIENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
IAN CHARPENTIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KRISTIN GRAY HAMILTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN LASSITERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT THURBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOELLE SYVERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOELLE SYVERSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KRISTEN THURBERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIC GIDLOWTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TRACY KING DUININCKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KRISTIN GABRIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA GIDLOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KRISTIN GRAY HAMILTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KARI KILBRIDEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW THURBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
CHRISIE WEISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4736 10TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-3504
In care of
% JOELLE SYVERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KRISTEN THURBER, 4736 10TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Signed the 990
CHRISTINA SAUNDERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(612) 790-4533
Return prepared by
CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BRAIN TUMORS. WE DO THIS THROUGH FUNDING, CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, OFFERING MEANINGFUL SUPPORT, AND RAISING AWARENESS.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, THE MAYO CLINIC, AND AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS TO LOCAL TWIN CITIES ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE ANGEL FOUNDATION, PINKY SWEARM CHILDREN'S MN HOSPITAL, AND GILDA'S CLUB.
    Expenses $478,562 · grants $460,000
  • MISC
    revenue $30

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3143612
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
2014
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$157,210
Income (IRS master file)
$737,049

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$557,849$515,682$157,210XML
990April 2024$760,840$749,205$95,697XML
990April 2023$568,196$536,512$130,191XML
990April 2022$413,501$402,365$68,002IRS
990April 2021–––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 46-3143612).

Questions about HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC

What is the EIN of HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC is 46-3143612.
Is HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR 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 HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names KRISTEN THURBER.
Who are the officers and directors of HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,664 (CHRISTINA SAUNDERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $557,849, expenses of $515,682 and total assets of $157,210 at year end.

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