Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc
Lea's Foundation was established to fund research into the causes and/or cures for Leukemia and its related cancers of Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and Multiple Mylemoa. Additionally the Foundation …
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fund research into the causes of, and cures for, leukemia and its related cancers of Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Myeloma.
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Mission
Lea's Foundation was established to fund research into the causes and/or cures for Leukemia and its related cancers of Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and Multiple Mylemoa. Additionally the Foundation provides financial assistance to patients affected by Leukemia and similar malignant blood-related diseases. The Foundation further provides increased public awareness of these cancers through its participation and support of community health programs.
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- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 2% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLeas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Bloomfield, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 061520923. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $231K in annual revenue. 140 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061520923. 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.
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% 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.
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc is located in Bloomfield, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc has $231K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $231K in annual revenue. The organization has 140 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc. 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, Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc 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 94% 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.
fund research into the causes of, and cures for, leukemia and its related cancers of Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Myeloma. Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $231K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061520923, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LEAS FOUNDATION FOR LEUKEMIA RESEARCH INC 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)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 140 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 140 officers on file
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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 · 1998
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc
- What is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc?
- Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bloomfield, United States. fund research into the causes of, and cures for, leukemia and its related cancers of Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Myeloma.
- When was Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc founded?
- Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc?
- Penny Wills serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc located?
- Headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, United States.
- What is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc trustworthy?
- Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061520923.
- What is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research Inc's website?
- http://www.leasfoundation.org