San Diego Cancer Research Institute

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Tax exemption issued: July 2001
  • EIN: 33-0970245

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.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$20,243
Expenses
$14,617
Net Income
$5,626
Net Assets
$388,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,318
11.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,925
88.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $388,796
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $388,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
Penby Au (Staff Accountant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 16, 2026

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,968
Expenses
$15,316
Net Income
$2,652
Net Assets
$383,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,925
21.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,043
78.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $383,170
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $383,170
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
Penby Au (Staff Accountant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 29, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,113
Expenses
$15,724
Net Income
$1,389
Net Assets
$380,518
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,460
8.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,653
91.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $380,518
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $380,518
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
Penby Au (Staff Accountant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 3, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,277
Expenses
$25,186
Net Income
-$18,909
Net Assets
$379,129
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,914
62.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,943
31.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $420
6.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $379,129
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $379,129
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,446
Expenses
$29,014
Net Income
-$22,568
Net Assets
$398,038
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,326
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $120
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $398,038
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $398,038
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,612
Expenses
$22,309
Net Income
-$16,697
Net Assets
$420,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,456
97.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $156
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $420,606
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $420,606
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 25, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,037
Expenses
$24,306
Net Income
$5,731
Net Assets
$437,303
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,439
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $598
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $437,303
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $437,303
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 13, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,293
Expenses
$76,391
Net Income
-$58,098
Net Assets
$431,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,956
98.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $337
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $431,572
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $431,572
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,523
Expenses
$85,729
Net Income
-$19,206
Net Assets
$489,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,279
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $244
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $489,669
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $489,669
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,155
Expenses
$113,118
Net Income
-$49,963
Net Assets
$508,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,898
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $257
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $508,875
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $508,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 16, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,264
Expenses
$130,038
Net Income
-$40,774
Net Assets
$558,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,990
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $274
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $558,838
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $558,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$59,891
Expenses
$130,223
Net Income
-$70,332
Net Assets
$599,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,568
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $323
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $599,612
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $599,612
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 14, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50,681
Expenses
$158,668
Net Income
-$107,987
Net Assets
$669,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,798
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $883
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $669,944
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $669,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Vicario (Program-board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald L Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark J Adler (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Claudio Garcia (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Lori S Varaich (Chief Legal Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 25, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,506
Expenses
$149,396
Net Income
-$131,890
Net Assets
$777,931
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,870
84.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,636
15.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $777,931
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $777,931

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$940,683
Expenses
$170,308
Net Income
$770,375
Net Assets
$909,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $938,372
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,311
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $909,821
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $909,821

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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