IN SEARCH OF A CURE C/O ROBERTA A LESTER

EIN: 262544021 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

ORLAND PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$450,506
Total Expenses
$339,889
Total Assets
$248,092
Net Assets
$248,092
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
TERRENCE J HANCOCK
Phone
7082170909
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

IN SEARCH OF A CURE C/O ROBERTA A LESTER, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $451K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $111K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3), PRIMARILY THOSE INVOLVED IN THE TREATMENT OF, AND FINDING A CURE FOR AUTISM AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN NEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $339,889 Revenue: $450,506

PROVISION OF FUNDING TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) PRIMARILY TO ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF,AND FINDING A CURE FOR,AUTISM AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR...

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PROVISION OF FUNDING TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) PRIMARILY TO ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF,AND FINDING A CURE FOR,AUTISM AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN NEED.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $440,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $10,506
TOTAL REVENUE $450,506

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $306,196
Salaries & Benefits $16,148
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $339,889
Other Expenses $17,545
TOTAL EXPENSES $339,889

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $450,506 $392,477 +0.1%
Expenses $339,889 $369,910 -0.1%
Net Income $110,617 $22,567 +3.9%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$15,000
Total Directors
3
$15,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WALTER THEIDE VICE PRES 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA LESTER SECRETARY TREASURER / DIRECTOR 6.00
Officer Director
$15,000 $0 $15,000
TERRENCE HANCOCK PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2022 $450,506 $339,889 $248,092 $110,617
2021 $392,477 $369,910 $137,475 $22,567
2020 $394,065 $429,559 $114,908 $-35,494
2019 $454,994 $397,505 $150,402 $57,489
2018 $444,352 $441,203 $100,413 $3,149
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