BBB Wise Giving Report for
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

BBB Wise Giving Report issued May 2008
BBB Wise Giving Report expires May 2010


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Address: 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
  White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 914-949-5213
Web Address: www.lls.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1949, New York
Affiliates: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Research Programs, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Research Foundation and 64 chapters
Stated Purpose: "to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The goal of LLS’ research program is to accelerate the acquisition and application of scientific understanding, to advance the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease, and myeloma. The patient services program attempts to reach all patients at the time of diagnosis and make a significant difference in the lives of all who choose to receive the services.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, LLS's program expenses were:

  
Research 69,269,000
Patient anc community service 66,844,000
Public health education 38,379,000
Professional education 7,931,000
Total Program Expenses: $182,423,000
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : John Walter, President and CEO
Compensation*:

Highest Paid Executive: Dwayne Howell, President and CEO (retired January 2008)
Compensation*: $546,654

Chair of the Board: David W. Frantze
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney

Co-Chair of the Board : Armand Keating

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Physician

Co-Chair of the Board : Marie M Lauria

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: MSW

Board Size: 38

Paid Staff Size: 1425

*July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances. John Walter joined LLS in January 2008.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, telemarketing, special events, print advertisements, radio, grant proposals, Internet appeals, door to door, planned giving, and cause-related marketing.
Fund raising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $259,569,000, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
LLS incurred joint costs of $26,759,000 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $14,069,000 was allocated to fund raising expenses and $12,690,000 was allocated to program expenses.
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on LLS's audited financial statements - consolidated (with affiliates) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

Source of Funds  
Campaign contributions (net) 249,581,000
Net increase in fair value of investments 7,478,000
Net interest and dividend Income 6,251,000
Donated services 5,051,000
Legacies 4,937,000
Grant refunds 1,304,000
Total Income $274,602,000


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 73%  Fund Raising: 18%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income   $274,602,000
  Program expenses $182,423,000
  Fund raising expenses 44,180,000
  Administrative expenses 23,663,000
 
Total expenses   $250,266,000
Income in Excess of Expenses   24,336,000
Beginning net assets   72,862,000
Ending net assets   97,198,000
Total liabilities   110,842,000
Total assets   $208,040,000

Note: In its 2007 financial statements LLS reports receiving $5,051,000 in donated services. Included in this amount are $4,326,300 (family support group facilitators) and $724,375 (grant review services)

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