2024-05-09T15:39:13-05:00 2023-12-31 411397419 Abdo LLP 5201 Eden Ave Ste 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2023-01-01 411960449 Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc MINN 6128220500 4604 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis MN 55407 Kathleen Gavin Executive Director 6128220500 2024-04-24 1 Kathleen Gavin XXX-XX-XXXX 0 Steven D Anseth CPA P00552219 9528359090 2024-04-22 3 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Kathleen Gavin 4604 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis MN 55407 1725787 0 X www.mnovarian.org X 1999 MN MOCA raises awareness, provides education and funds research. 16 16 9 259 0 0 1125723 1482963 0 0 7409 27344 72062 104908 1205194 1615215 1037251 693146 0 0 498975 522195 0 0 76853 144931 174053 1681157 1389394 -475963 225821 1565170 1567673 671765 392125 893405 1175548 X The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is dedicated to raising awareness and providing education and support to women and families impacted by ovarian cancer and advancing the research needed to detect the disease early and treat it effectively. 0 0 731299 649646 ResearchMOCA is a leader in private nonprofit funding for ovarian cancer research. We provide research grants through three separate grantmaking mechanisms. The first is for investigators in Minnesota working on ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer research. We conduct a competitive grant making process which includes a stringent review by both national expert scientific researchers and consumers to select the most impactful projects. In 2023, MOCA provided five grants to Minnesota-based researchers for ovarian cancer research projects totaling $450,000. In 2023, MOCA awarded two grants of $100,000 each to two national researchers for early detection research projects. With funds raised by the Any Mountain trek to Mt. Everest, MOCA provided $10,000 each to 4 national cancer centers to expand access to an ovarian cancer surgical prevention trial. 186168 0 Awareness and OutreachMOCA increased awareness about ovarian cancer and support for survivors through various public events in 2023 such as HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer, Tie it Teal with the Twins Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, Unleash the She 5k 10k Race, MOCA Lights the Night initiative (30 landmarks lit throughout Minnesota and beyond), 15 awareness initiatives, and four educational events including two Living Well work shop and one MOCA Education Summit with three educational sessions on topics including treatment advances, navigating the stages of survivorship and naturopathic, integrative care.. MOCA has a strong media presence and placed 28 unique stories about ovarian cancer on local TV stations and in several print and digital outlets throughout Minnesota. MOCA events and media stories include information about ovarian cancer, its impact on women, families and the community- and ways to improve survival. MOCA produces a monthly MOCA Messenger newsletter and regular updates via email. Additionally, MOCA raises awareness about ovarian cancer through our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 228917 30000 Patient and Caregiver SupportMOCA organizes a wide range of educational and support meetings for women and families impacted by ovarian cancer including: two membership meetings, two public education meetings and one MOCA Education Summit with three educational sessions three ongoing monthly support groups, monthly Walking Groups and two young survivors support meetings. MOCA provides mentoring throughout their MOCA Mentor program and Men of MOCA mentor program. MOCA also provided website resources, critical one on one support to ovarian cancer survivors, families and caregivers via phone, email, and in person at our office 40 hours per week. In addition, MOCA provided Cares Kits full of comfort items for women with ovarian cancer and MOCA Dream Awards for women with ovarian cancer to realize dreams. 54071 3500 Medical EducationMOCA recognizes the critical role health care providers play in recognizing the symptoms of ovarian cancer and diagnosing the disease to improve patient survival. A full-time staff person is designate to design and execute ovarian cancer outreach programs for the medical community, including the Surviving Teaching Students program which educated 325 health care students at colleges and universities throughout Minnesota. 9999 10000 64070 13500 1210454 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI MN X X X Kathleen Gavin 6128220500 4604 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis MN 55407 Kathleen Gavin Executive Director 40.00 X 138731 0 17550 Carol Pederson Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Patricia Bartholomew Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Megan Flynn Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Adamski Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kris Greer Outgoing Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Nancy Libbey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Samia Miller Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Drexler Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Corinne Florin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Wetzel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Urista Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Megan Buron Gavin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Hunt Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Anderson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Jahr Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Cook Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Kessel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 138731 0 17550 1 0 0 0 0 381123 1101840 53476 1482963 26819 26819 3025 2500 525 525 525 212980 381123 108072 104908 104908 1615215 0 0 132252 659646 659646 33500 33500 156281 125205 21316 9760 307612 245814 42643 19155 8106 6626 962 518 17127 13998 2034 1095 33069 27030 3926 2113 14415 14415 10110 10110 86 86 43934 24486 4339 15109 24821 10999 1148 12674 32081 25286 5391 1404 6188 2797 465 2926 14925 11782 2199 944 5226 3339 1619 268 Miscellaneous 12649 3366 695 8588 Supplies 7962 4728 935 2299 Awareness & Outreach 1656 1656 1389394 1210454 102087 76853 408257 165938 467832 663823 20000 10000 3005 2475 4945 1858 20488 26568 461787 199787 269187 262000 371456 435011 1565170 1567673 38265 26525 633500 365600 671765 392125 X 837504 823147 55901 352401 893405 1175548 1565170 1567673 225821 56322 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1268229 984957 1399948 1125723 1482963 6261820 1268229 984957 1399948 1125723 1482963 6261820 124180 6137640 8972 8444 6995 7409 26819 58639 91864 179426 35738 200483 212980 720491 7040950 0.87170 0.89800 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 37404 37404 362609 145359 217250 51274 43928 7346 10500 10500 0 262000 1702825 56322 31288 87610 1615215 0 1615215 1420682 31288 31288 1389394 0 1389394 Black White & Teal Gala 184948 118009 66939 16055 16055 12902 4407 HOM Teal Strides 311318 195187 116131 12092 6419 6419 2137 14727 1 97837 67927 29910 22 5923 5923 2635 2356 594103 381123 212980 12114 28397 28397 17674 21490 108072 104908 1 University of Minnesota NW 5957 PO Box 1450 Minneapolis MN 55485 416007513 501(c)(3) 419646 0 Research Mayo Clinic 200 1st Street SW Rochester Rochester MN 55905 416011702 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Research Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brooklin Ave Boston MA 02215 042263040 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Research UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas TX 75390 756002868 501(c)(3) 100000 0 Research University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 207 Houston TX 770304017 746001118 501(c)(3) 100000 0 Research Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 633 THIRD AVE FINANCE 4TH FL New York NY 100170000 131924236 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Research University of Washington 4300 Roosevelt Way NE Box 354965 Seattle WA 98105 916001537 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Research 7 0 Dream Award 7 30000 Scholarships 1 1000 Colleen Anderson Excellence in Cancer Care 1 2500 Part I, Line 2: MOCA makes grant announcements in May of each year. The funded researcher signs a memorandum of understanding with MOCA's Executive Director outlining the terms and conditions of the grant. MOCA's Executive Director manages the grant and communicates with the researchers regarding their progress. Researchers receive the first half of the grant initally. Disbursement of grant funds is predicted on IRB approval and sufficient progress. After providing proper documentation of the expenses and progress of the study, MOCA will release the final payment of the grant funds. Grantees unable to provide sufficient progress and documentation will not receive payment. Grantees do return grant funds for various reasons. The returned funds are added back to the pool of research funds avaliable for the next review period. X Auction 190 53476 Fair Market Value 0 1 0 Form 990, Part V, Line 13a MN Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The Organization does not document the meeting minutes of all committees of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is prepared by the Organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the organization. Once the draft is available, it is provided to management for their review with any comments or corrections being incorporated into the filing. The financial committee then reviews the form 990 in conjunction with the audited financial statements making comparisons for consistency and accuracy. A complete copy of the 990 is then provided to all members of the governing body before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board and employees read, fill out and sign the conflict of interest and gift policy annually. Each Board of Directors meetings begins with a call to disclose any conflicts of interest. A director or officer in the Organization who has a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts to the board president (or if he or she is the one with the conflict, then to the board vice-president), who shall bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Directors. A responsible person who is not a director or officer who has a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts to the Executive Director, who shall bring these matters to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair and reasonable to Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance. The decision of the Board of Directors on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance in the advancement of its purpose. Any conflicts disclosed would be reflected in the Board Minutes and the chair (or vice-chair), if the chair has the conflict would ask the member to recuse themselves from the room or discussion if appropriate. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 MOCA uses the MN Council of Nonprofits annual salary and benefits survey as a guide for setting salary levels and annual increases. The Executive Director's salary is set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director recommends to the Executive Committee salary levels and changes for the staff members. Each employees' performance is reviewed annually. A copy of the evaluation form is available. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflic of interest policy and financial statements avaliable on the website, charity navigator, and upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.