RAISING HOPE FOR A CURE
EIN 33-3172572 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Medical Research (H12)
What they do
Our Organization Had Another Successful Year Raising Awareness of ALS and FTD In Our Community and Our Fundraising Efforts Brought In A Total of $142,200: From Donations and Contributions Collected Thoughout The Year and From Our Hops for Hope Fundraiser Walkin for Whitey Fundraiser and A 50 50 Raffle In September. Over 300 Individuals or Businesses Made Contributions and Over 600 People Attended One or Both Fundraiser Events. After Paying Expenses Our Organization Was Able to Make Substantial Donations Grants of Restricted Funds Totaling $123,695 to Support Promising Medical Research Efforts to Find New Treatments and Cures for ALS and FTD. Specifically There Were Grants of $80,550 and $10,645 to The ALS Association ALSA and A Grant of $32,500 to The Association for FTD AFTD Designated for Vetted Medical Research Programs Sponsored By Those National Organizations.
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They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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JULIE A SMITHCHAIR
MARC G SMITHSECRETARY
PATRICIA J SOLHEIDVICE CHAIR AND TREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 202 N CEDAR AVE STE 1, Owatonna, MN 550602306
- County
- Steele
- In care of
- Marc G Smith
- Primary officer
- Marc G Smith, Secretary
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Medical Research (H12)
- IRS tax category
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Medical Research