JOHN F FORTNEY CHARTIABLEPANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH GROUP
EIN 26-0336294 · Cancer Research (H30)
What they do
The Organization Was Formed to Raise Money for Pancreatic Cancer Research and to Educate The Public of The Need for Such Research. The Organization Had One Major Fundraiser In 2023 That Was Organized and Staffed By Volunteers. As A Result of This, and Fundraisers In Previous Years, The Organization Was Able to Provide $40,000 In Donations In 2023 to The University of Pittsburgh, A Research University, Specifically Designated for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Over The Life of The Organization, More Than $500,000 Has Been Raised and Made Available for This Research.
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KAREN BALKPRESIDENT
TOM KOHUTSECRETARY/TREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2020
- Location
- PO BOX 964, GREENSBURG, PA 15601-0964
- County
- Westmoreland
- In care of
- % GREENSBURG COUNTRY CLUB
- Primary officer
- Tom Kohut, Secretary/Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Cancer Research (H30)
- IRS tax category
- Cancer Research