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Sass Foundation For Medical Research Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$255k (2023)

Expenses
$212k (2023)

Total Assets
$396k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$255,259
Expenses
$212,480
Net Income
$42,779
Net Assets
$395,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,294
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,029
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$100,363
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $47,299
18.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,643
62.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,536
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $395,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $70,019 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman, Co Founder, Tr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,547
Expenses
$232,944
Net Income
$118,603
Net Assets
$329,301
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $402,485
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11,531
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$79,686
Sales of Assets $17,217
4.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,729
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $389,812
Total Liabilities $60,511
Net Assets $329,301
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $78,885 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman, Co Founder, Tr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$364,188
Expenses
$514,417
Net Income
-$150,229
Net Assets
$345,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,157
29.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,499
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$52,693
Sales of Assets $300,225
82.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,012
12.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349,661
Total Liabilities $3,943
Net Assets $345,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $46,212 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman, Co Founder, Tr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,210
Expenses
$471,263
Net Income
-$456,053
Net Assets
$664,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,418
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,056
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$24,264
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,556
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $669,491
Total Liabilities $5,266
Net Assets $664,225
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $76,000 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman, Co Founder, Tr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$521,824
Expenses
$511,123
Net Income
$10,701
Net Assets
$1,045,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $503,677
96.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41,967
8.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$75,468
Sales of Assets $51,648
9.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,000
25.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,103,407
Total Liabilities $57,585
Net Assets $1,045,822
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $90,000 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman, Co Founder, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,517
Expenses
$544,819
Net Income
-$231,302
Net Assets
$1,126,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $235,734
75.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $43,679
13.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $33,767
10.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $337
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,000
24.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,227,882
Total Liabilities $101,157
Net Assets $1,126,725
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $90,000 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,053
Expenses
$604,382
Net Income
-$194,329
Net Assets
$1,303,874
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,709
75.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,627
6.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$6,025
Sales of Assets $72,715
17.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,027
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,000
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,403,473
Total Liabilities $99,599
Net Assets $1,303,874
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $92,000 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$672,669
Expenses
$347,927
Net Income
$324,742
Net Assets
$1,453,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $519,401
77.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47,710
7.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,109
0.8%
Sales of Assets $100,449
14.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,000
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,515,098
Total Liabilities $61,894
Net Assets $1,453,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $92,000 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$355,880
Expenses
$374,519
Net Income
-$18,639
Net Assets
$1,213,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $335,946
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,965
8.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,031
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,000
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,226,372
Total Liabilities $12,630
Net Assets $1,213,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $94,000 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$587,623
Expenses
$387,447
Net Income
$200,176
Net Assets
$1,257,816
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $631,804
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,918
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$68,786
Sales of Assets $9,687
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,240
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,275,785
Total Liabilities $17,969
Net Assets $1,257,816
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lois Lerner (Executive Director) $99,250 $0 $0
Francis P Arena (President & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Martin D Sass (Chairman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0
Barbara R Sass (Chairwoman & Co Founder) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$557,363
Expenses
$717,848
Net Income
-$160,485
Net Assets
$950,394
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $544,017
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,402
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$64,859
Sales of Assets $59,803
10.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,768
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,070,069
Total Liabilities $119,675
Net Assets $950,394

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$575,560
Expenses
$689,205
Net Income
-$113,645
Net Assets
$1,022,803
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $600,679
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,623
3.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$60,597
Sales of Assets $16,855
2.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $173,762
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,190,022
Total Liabilities $167,219
Net Assets $1,022,803

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$604,294
Expenses
$704,152
Net Income
-$99,858
Net Assets
$988,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $636,350
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,445
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$61,819
Sales of Assets $9,318
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $156,240
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,287,012
Total Liabilities $298,424
Net Assets $988,588

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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