In Search of A Cure
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
In Search of A Cure is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orland Park, Illinois, registered in 2008, with $3,325 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
14551 S Ravinia Ave Apt 2b, Orland Park, IL, 60462 EIN 26-2544021 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2023)
$3,325
▼ 99.3% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2023)
$64K
Net assets
$188K
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.
F
—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 In Search of A Cure— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · -1810% 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 In Search of A Cure: 35 mo reserves · -1810% margin earns a F 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 In Search of A Cure— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 In Search of A Cure: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 14551 S Ravinia Ave Apt 2b, Orland Park, IL, 60462
- City
- Orland Park
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $193K (FY2013) to $3,325 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $523Net assets $188K
Operating margin
-1810.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$188K
Total liabilities
$523
Net assets
$188K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,325▼99.3% | $63,517▼81.3% | $187,900▼24.3% | $188,423▼24.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $450,506▲14.8% | $339,889▼8.1% | $248,092▲80.5% | $248,092▲80.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $392,477▼0.4% | $369,910▼13.9% | $137,475▲19.6% | $137,475▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $394,065▼13.4% | $429,559▲8.1% | $114,908▼23.6% | $114,908▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $454,994▲2.4% | $397,505▼9.9% | $150,402▲61.9% | $150,402▲49.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $444,352▼0.9% | $441,203▼5.6% | $92,913▲3.5% | $100,413▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $448,264▲25.2% | $467,323▲73.0% | $89,764▼17.5% | $110,542▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $357,971▲10.2% | $270,098▼37.3% | $108,823▲419% | $119,234▲469% | 990 |
| 2015 | $324,875▲14.5% | $430,902▲129% | $20,950▼83.5% | $20,950▼84.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $283,701▲46.9% | $188,144▼8.6% | $126,977▲304% | $134,222▲269% | 990 |
| 2013 | $193,126 | $205,791▲35.0% | $31,420▼28.7% | $36,420▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $152,461 | $44,085 | $44,085 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to In Search of A Cure totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | Financial support | 2022 | $11,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | Financial support | 2020 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is In Search of A Cure a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. In Search of A Cure is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2544021, based in Orland Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is In Search of A Cure's EIN?
- In Search of A Cure's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2544021.
- How much revenue does In Search of A Cure report?
- In Search of A Cure reported $3,325 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does In Search of A Cure have?
- CharityIndex grades In Search of A Cure F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for In Search of A Cure (EIN 26-2544021) 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.