The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research

EIN: 273366677 501(c)(3) Medical Research

Charlotte, NC

Total Revenue
$675,513
Total Expenses
$561,413
Total Assets
$906,963
Net Assets
$886,963
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NC
Phone
7047790232
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $676K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $114K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

The mission is to raise funds for local research, amplify awareness, and accelerate the fight to end sarcoma cancers - resulting in local and global development pathway for new sarcoma treatments and increase the speed of accurate diagnoses.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $666,662
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,851
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $675,513

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $285,000
Salaries & Benefits $149,578
Fundraising Expenses $4,466
Program Expenses $542,534
Other Expenses $126,835
TOTAL EXPENSES $561,413

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $675,513 $624,980 +0.1%
Expenses $561,413 $568,454 0.0%
Net Income $114,100 $56,526 +1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
2
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
5
$85,707
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christine Wade Executive Director - 2024 40.00
Officer
$85,707 $0 $85,707
Maya Logan Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Powderly Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suzanne Levine Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Sanctis Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Bartz Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Sugg Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Lopane Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Valle Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Romano Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Franklin Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Harris Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Sleeper President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Johann Hsu Director 5.00
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 $675,513 $561,413 $906,963 $114,100
2024 $624,980 $568,454 $1,117,863 $56,526
2023 $578,647 $440,029 $718,099 $138,618
2022 $617,474 $391,068 $577,201 $226,406
2022 $617,474 $391,068 $577,201 $226,406
2021 $369,393 $327,903 $350,643 $41,490
2021 $369,393 $327,903 $350,643 $41,490
2020 $459,186 $326,414 $313,398 $132,772
2019 $384,989 $354,107 $176,986 $30,882
2018 $310,606 $339,101 $146,313 $-28,495
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