RESEARCH ADVOCACY NETWORK INC

EIN: 352209499 501(c)(3) Medical Research

PLANO, TX

Total Revenue
$250,993
Total Expenses
$237,305
Total Assets
$164,818
Net Assets
$164,580
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MARY LOU SMITH
Phone
8772762187
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RESEARCH ADVOCACY NETWORK INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $251K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $237K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO DEVELOP A NETWORK OF ADVOCATES AND RESEARCHERS WHO CAN INFLUENCE MEDICAL RESEARCH FROM CONCEPT TO PATIENT CARE THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND COLLABORATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $136,512 Revenue: $22,383

ADVOCATE INSTITUTE - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP ADVOCATES FOR MORE PURPOSEFUL AND EFFECTIVE INTERACTIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND RESEARCHERS WITH THE INTENT TO COLLAPSE THE...

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ADVOCATE INSTITUTE - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP ADVOCATES FOR MORE PURPOSEFUL AND EFFECTIVE INTERACTIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND RESEARCHERS WITH THE INTENT TO COLLAPSE THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES FOR RESEARCH RESULTS TO REACH COMMUNITY PRACTICE AND TO INFLUENCE THE DESIGN AND CONDUCT OF RESEARCH WITH THE PATIENT PERSPECTIVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,954 Revenue: $12,775

PARNTERS AND COLLABORATION - PARTNERSHIPS AND MODEL PROGRAMS WITH THE CANCER CENTERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION OF ADVOCATES IN THE DESIGN AND CONDUCT OF RESEARCH. COLLABORATIONS WITH...

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PARNTERS AND COLLABORATION - PARTNERSHIPS AND MODEL PROGRAMS WITH THE CANCER CENTERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION OF ADVOCATES IN THE DESIGN AND CONDUCT OF RESEARCH. COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A NETWORK, INCREASE ADVOCATE INTERACTIONS AND IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS RESEARCH ISSUES.

Program 3
Expenses: $13,198 Revenue: $0

WEBSITE - REDESIGN AND UPDATE THE CURRENT WEBSITE TO BETTER REFLECT THE RESEARCH ADVOCACY NETWORK'S MISSION AND GOALS. THE UPDATED SITE WILL PROMINENTLY FEATURE THE ONLINE ADVOCATE INSTITUTE AND...

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WEBSITE - REDESIGN AND UPDATE THE CURRENT WEBSITE TO BETTER REFLECT THE RESEARCH ADVOCACY NETWORK'S MISSION AND GOALS. THE UPDATED SITE WILL PROMINENTLY FEATURE THE ONLINE ADVOCATE INSTITUTE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE E-LEARNING COURSE CURRICULUM FOR ADVOCATES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,835
Program Service Revenue $41,158
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $250,993

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $66,000
Fundraising Expenses $8,782
Program Expenses $173,664
Other Expenses $171,305
TOTAL EXPENSES $237,305

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $250,993 $184,101 +0.4%
Expenses $237,305 $347,248 -0.3%
Net Income $13,688 $-163,147 -1.1%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
2
$66,000
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY LOU SMITH PRESIDENT 40
Officer
$66,000 $0 $66,000
DEBRA STRANDBERG TREASURER 40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA CHAUHAN BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH CARLOS BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GERBER BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA MARINUCCI BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE W SLEDGE BOARD MEMBER 1
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 $250,993 $237,305 $164,818 $13,688
2023 $352,090 $343,842 $242,174 $8,248
2022 $385,778 $326,372 $233,193 $59,406
2021 $276,198 $385,020 $167,959 $-108,822
2020 $349,921 $300,424 $276,731 $49,497
2019 $351,488 $286,768 $227,212 $64,720
2018 $389,350 $373,269 $163,639 $16,081
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