CLL Global Research Foundation c/o William Wierda

EIN: 880517430 501(c)(3) Medical Research

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$3,170,285
Total Expenses
$3,943,865
Total Assets
$10,922,467
Net Assets
$9,194,331
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Dr William Wierda
Phone
7137452376
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CLL Global Research Foundation c/o William Wierda, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $3.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

To accelerate progress toward the control and cure of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,554,060
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $616,225
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,170,285

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,527,489
Salaries & Benefits $110,000
Fundraising Expenses $43,271
Program Expenses $3,795,469
Other Expenses $306,376
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,943,865

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,170,285 $3,057,835 +0.0%
Expenses $3,943,865 $3,450,542 +0.1%
Net Income $-773,580 $-392,707 +1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
$151,406
Total Directors
11
$16,406
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
William Wierda President & CEO 4.00
Officer Director
$16,406 $0 $16,406
Michael J Keating Founding Director 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Phyllis Cohen Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Evans Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Louis Katopodis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Lee Kraitman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Marschner Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Nichols Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Plunkett Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Raber Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Winfield Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Margaret Pace CDO 35.00
Officer
$135,000 $0 $135,000
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 $3,170,285 $3,943,865 $10,922,467 $-773,580
2024 $3,057,835 $3,450,542 $11,594,434 $-392,707
2023 $2,535,609 $3,129,589 $12,019,246 $-593,980
2022 $1,719,451 $2,136,724 $10,938,772 $-417,273
2021 $2,747,960 $3,008,640 $12,430,009 $-260,680
2020 $2,331,974 $2,430,026 $11,845,226 $-98,052
2019 $1,825,114 $1,980,059 $11,232,544 $-154,945
2018 $2,953,861 $2,184,123 $10,751,605 $769,738
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Texas Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare CLL Global Research Foundation c/o William Wierda with other nonprofits in Texas and across the country.