Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2011, with $1,043,253 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
450 Brookline Avenue - Sw120, Boston, MA, 02215 EIN 37-1613621 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▲ 18.5% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2023)
$902K
Net assets
$738K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute: 10 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 450 Brookline Avenue - Sw120, Boston, MA, 02215
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $735K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $836KNet assets $738K
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$836K
Net assets
$738K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,043,253▲18.5% | $902,106▲6.9% | $738,450▲23.6% | $1,574,130▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $880,709▲22.6% | $844,211▲30.9% | $597,303▲6.5% | $1,354,097▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $718,123▼11.6% | $644,740▼0.3% | $560,805▼2.2% | $1,259,646▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $812,103▲3.4% | $646,547▼10.8% | $573,302▲49.6% | $1,314,181▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $785,507▲5.3% | $724,810▲3.1% | $383,132▲22.8% | $1,174,909▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $745,718▲2.3% | $702,935▲0.7% | $312,087▲9.1% | $1,141,731▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $729,144▲26.4% | $698,342▲28.2% | $286,120▲15.2% | $1,190,392▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $576,822▲0.7% | $544,940▼50.1% | $248,277▲30.2% | $1,095,416▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $572,974▼18.8% | $1,091,489▲63.1% | $190,633▼71.2% | $1,181,984▲70.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $705,869▼3.9% | $669,143▲12.7% | $662,174▲1.9% | $692,404▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $734,888 | $593,624▼17.0% | $650,143▲13.9% | $750,143▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $715,554▲18.1% | $570,697▲8.2% | $770,697▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $605,762▼45.6% | $527,352▲26.2% | $827,352▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,114,488 | $417,900 | $1,082,631 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.1M total
39 grants to Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $21,272 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | Cancer research and development | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $45,325 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,630 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $57,569 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | Cancer research and devlp | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $22,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $11,158 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | Cancer research and development | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $41,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $41,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1613621, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute's EIN?
- Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1613621.
- How much revenue does Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute report?
- Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute reported $1,043,253 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Dana-farber Cancer Institute (EIN 37-1613621) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.