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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, is a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Our oncologists and cancer researchers practice and develop some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 042263040. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3.5B in annual revenue. 463 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042263040. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has $3.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $3.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 463 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, is a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Our oncologists and cancer researchers practice and develop some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $3.5B is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042263040, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center Releases Latest Breast Cancer Research Digest - Oncodaily
Mohammad Rashidian Named 2026 CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR for Immunotherapy Research - Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Oncodaily
Carmel residents to bike in Pan-Mass Challenge to help fund cancer research - Current Publishing
Matthew Oser: Riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge in Honor of My Parents to Support Cancer Research - Oncodaily
Key Takeaways from the 2026 Breast Cancer Course - Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center - Oncodaily
Area Cyclists Gear Up for Dana-Farber Fund-Raiser - iBerkshires.com
The RAS Inhibitor Daraxonrasib is Showing Encouraging New Results – Dana-Farber - Oncodaily
Scared you’ll get heart disease or breast cancer? New tool by MGH, Dana-Farber predicts risks for 300-plus sicknesses. - The Boston Globe
Dana-Farber plans to reopen radiation oncology clinic at Merrimack Valley hospital - The Business Journals
Dana-Farber names its under-construction freestanding hospital: the Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital - The Cancer Letter
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 463 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 463 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1951
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- What is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, is a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Our oncologists and cancer researchers practice and develop some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world.
- When was Dana-Farber Cancer Institute founded?
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute was founded in 1951.
- Who leads Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?
- Michael L Reney serves as CFO & Assistant Treasurer.
- Where is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute located?
- Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
- What is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute trustworthy?
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042263040.
- What is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's website?
- http://www.dana-farber.org