Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
The lustgarten foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the world.the lustgarten foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the …
Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer
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The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of the world’s pancreatic cancer researchers. Join us and support pancreatic cancer research.
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Mission
The lustgarten foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the world.the lustgarten foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the world, funding preeminent pancreatic cancer researchers, driving the pursuit of bold and innovative science toward earlier detection and better treatments to transform pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. The foundation funds research where creative risks yield high rewards to accelerate and expand life-saving treatment options. We believe time is everything to patients and their families, and that community is power. Lustgarten programs and events provide people affected by pancreatic cancer a voice and a place to create hope, together. Through fy25, the lustgarten foundation has invested $301 million in pancreatic cancer research.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- financial records (6 filed years)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Uniondale, NY, 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 311611837. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311611837. 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.
Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is located in Uniondale, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 114 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. 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, Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of the world’s pancreatic cancer researchers. Join us and support pancreatic cancer research. Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311611837, 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
6 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.
MARC LUSTGARTEN PANCREATIC CANCER FOUNDATION 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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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 114 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 · 114 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
- What is Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation?
- Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Uniondale, United States. The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of the world’s pancreatic cancer researchers. Join us and support pancreatic cancer research.
- When was Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation founded?
- Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation?
- Linda Tantawi serves as CEO.
- Where is Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Uniondale, NY, United States.
- What is Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation trustworthy?
- Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311611837.
- What is Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's website?
- http://www.lustgarten.org