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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Inc

EIN 75-2816066 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER HOPE AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH MESOTHELIOMA. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY EDUCATING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ABOUT THE DISEASE, HELPING THEM OBTAIN THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TREATMENT OPTIONS, CONNECTING THEM WITH MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT SPECIALISTS, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND MOST PROMISING MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH PROJECTS WORLDWIDE THROUGH RIGOROUS PEER-REVIEW. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WORKS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE, AND ADVOCATES THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS PARTNER IN THE EFFORT TO CURE IT BY DIRECTING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO STOP THIS GLOBAL TRAGEDY

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
86.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
6
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$153,217, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 86.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $584,997 spent. RESEARCH THE MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. FUNDS THE MOST PROMISING MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH PROJECTS GLOBALLY, AS DETERMINED BY A RIGOROUS PEER-REVIEW PROCESS VIA THE FOUNDATIONS SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD O DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS IS BASED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CDMRP. BASED UPON THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE.
  2. $350,996 spent. EDUCATION SUPPORT AND SYMPOSIUM PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED BY THE MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. INCLUDE PERSONALIZED CONSULTATIONS AND GUIDANCE THROUGH TREATMENT WITH MESOTHELIOMA EXPERTS. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT OPTIONS, CONNECTING THEM WITH MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT SPECIALISTS WHEN NEEDED, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO THE FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT GROUPS.
  3. $234,000 spent. ADVOCACY THE MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF ITS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR INCREASED FUNDING OF MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH THROUGH FEDERAL INVESTMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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