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Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation

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.

Category: Medical Research / Cancer Research (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.67M (2023)

Expenses
$1.92M (2023)

Total Assets
$481k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$15k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,668,739
Expenses
$1,919,114
Net Income
-$250,375
Net Assets
$465,585
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $863,307
51.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $805,417
48.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $242,962
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $480,585
Total Liabilities $15,000
Net Assets $465,585
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $132,498 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee, Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ingrid Ramirez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christina Mcgrath (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,099,962
Expenses
$1,706,444
Net Income
$393,518
Net Assets
$715,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,373,326
65.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,356
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $724,280
34.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $212,961
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $730,960
Total Liabilities $15,000
Net Assets $715,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $107,498 $0 $0
Mike Gillette (Officer) $105,464 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee, Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Bowen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christina Mcgrath (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,049,867
Expenses
$886,394
Net Income
$163,473
Net Assets
$322,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $522,279
49.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $527,575
50.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $157,961
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $332,441
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $322,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $71,498 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee, Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katie Shea (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$846,965
Expenses
$801,653
Net Income
$45,312
Net Assets
$158,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $423,256
50.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $423,705
50.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $181,997
22.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $273,446
Total Liabilities $114,478
Net Assets $158,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $92,498 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee, Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Bowen (Corporate Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katie Shea (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$925,727
Expenses
$854,882
Net Income
$70,845
Net Assets
$113,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $427,133
46.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $498,591
53.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $195,961
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,415
Total Liabilities $16,757
Net Assets $113,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $92,498 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee, Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Katie Shea (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Bowen (Corporate Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$968,436
Expenses
$968,510
Net Income
-$74
Net Assets
$42,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $519,150
53.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $449,282
46.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $180,716
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,813
Total Liabilities $8,000
Net Assets $42,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Gillette (Trustee) $105,464 $0 $0
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $75,251 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Bowen (Corporate Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$807,477
Expenses
$872,961
Net Income
-$65,484
Net Assets
$42,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,906
47.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $426,566
52.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $188,715
21.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,000
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,526
Total Liabilities $7,639
Net Assets $42,887
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $95,251 $0 $0
Mike Gillette (Trustee) $93,464 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Alexander (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,123,887
Expenses
$1,089,297
Net Income
$34,590
Net Assets
$108,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $490,865
43.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $633,085
56.3%
Sales of Assets -$69
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $187,715
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,942
Total Liabilities $99,571
Net Assets $108,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $95,251 $0 $0
Mike Gillette (Trustee) $92,464 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,042,516
Expenses
$1,091,517
Net Income
-$49,001
Net Assets
$73,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $346,888
33.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $695,625
66.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,714
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,921
Total Liabilities $14,140
Net Assets $73,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Gillette (Trustee) $83,464 $0 $0
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $72,116 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Bartosz (Legal Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$876,843
Expenses
$890,680
Net Income
-$13,837
Net Assets
$122,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $439,056
50.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $437,787
49.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,488
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,000
1.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,718
Total Liabilities $5,936
Net Assets $122,782
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Gillette (Trustee) $82,410 $0 $0
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $81,077 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Bartosz (Legal Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$453,516
Expenses
$433,042
Net Income
$20,474
Net Assets
$136,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $301,289
66.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $152,227
33.6%
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 $30,928
7.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,431
Total Liabilities $4,812
Net Assets $136,619
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dena Sherwood (Chair, Bd Of Trustee) $30,929 $0 $0
Courtenay Hall (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Sherwood (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Beale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Taranto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Green (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carmen Murray (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,539
Expenses
$139,158
Net Income
$104,381
Net Assets
$116,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,266
59.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $99,273
40.8%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,144
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $116,144

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$262,288
Expenses
$325,685
Net Income
-$63,397
Net Assets
$11,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,000
47.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $137,288
52.3%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,763
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,763

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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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