Nonprofit · EIN 41-1960449
MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,717,552 | $1,596,478 | $121,074 | $1,738,621 | $387,607 | $1,351,014 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,505,940 | $1,542,826 | -$36,886 | $1,674,193 | $491,929 | $1,182,264 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,615,215 | $1,389,394 | $225,821 | $1,567,673 | $392,125 | $1,175,548 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,577,319
- Program service revenue
- $99
- Investment income
- $25,434
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,612
- Net income from fundraising events
- $114,700
- Other revenue
- $114,700
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $735,104
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,628
- Other salaries and wages
- $350,717
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $560,071
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,000
- Occupancy
- $30,857
- Depreciation
- $14,391
- Program services (functional)
- $1,338,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $180,901
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,727
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,674,193
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,738,621
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $387,607
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,351,014
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $240,752
- Publicly traded securities
- $543,822
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,100,296
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $250,718
- Gross receipts
- $1,848,638
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 245
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Gavin | Executive Director (until May) Officer | 40 | $68,693 | $9,080 |
| Mary Uran | Executive Director (beginning Sept.) Officer | 40 | $51,715 | $138 |
| Julie Bluhm | Interim Executive Director Officer | 15 | $15,000 | $0 |
| Mary Adamski | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Bartholomew | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen O'Byrne | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wetzel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Buron Gavin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristine Greer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Libbey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Urista | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deb Runkle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Jahr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Gavin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $144,115 | $17,988 |
| Carol Pederson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Bartholomew | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Flynn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Adamski | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Buron Gavin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Drexler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinne Florin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristine Greer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Jahr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Libbey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Urista | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wetzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Cade | Honorary Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Kushner | Honorary Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Gavin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $138,731 | $17,550 |
| Carol Pederson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Bartholomew | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Flynn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Adamski | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kris Greer | Outgoing Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Libbey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samia Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Drexler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinne Florin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wetzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Urista | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Buron Gavin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Jahr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Kessel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4604 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-3513
- In care of
- % KATHLEEN GAVIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Mary Uran, 4604 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Signed the 990
- Mary Uran, Executive Director
- Phone
- (612) 822-0500
- Website
- www.mnovarian.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
MOCA supports those impacted by ovarian cancer, funds research, educates the public and health care community and raises awareness.
Program accomplishments
- Research: MOCA is a leading private nonprofit funder of ovarian cancer research, providing grants through multiple competitive programs with rigorous scientific reviewers and consumer advocate reviewers to select the most impactful projects. In 2025, MOCA awarded four grants totaling $450,000 to Minnesota-based researchers and one $150,000 national grant focused on early detection. Additionally, through funds raised by the Any Mountain trek to Mt. Everest, MOCA provided $10,000 grants to five national cancer centers and $171,500 in reimbursements for 343 patients to expand access to an ovarian cancer surgical prevention trial.Expenses $680,295 · grants $576,621
- Awareness and Outreach: MOCA increased awareness about ovarian cancer and support for survivors, loved ones and caregivers through various public events in 2025 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 (15 landmarks lit throughout Minnesota), 13 awareness initiatives, including Hockey Fights Cancer Night with the Minnesota Wild and Stick It to Ovarian Cancer Night with the Minnesota Frost, one membership meeting, two educational Living Well Meetings, MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Social and Shop event and MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Survivor & Family Picnic. MOCA has a strong media presence and placed 34 unique stories about ovarian cancer on local TV and radio stations and in several print and digital outlets throughout Minnesota. MOCA events and media stories include information about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and its impact on those diagnosed and their families, as well as the community - along with 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.Expenses $218,392
- Patient and Caregiver Support: MOCA organizes a wide range of educational and support meetings for those impacted by ovarian cancer and their families, including: one membership meeting, two education meetings, MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Social and Shop event, Ovarian Cancer Survivor Family Picnic, as well as three separate ongoing monthly support groups, and monthly Walking Groups. MOCA provides mentoring through its MOCA Mentor program and Men of MOCA Mentor program. MOCA also provided website resources, guides to help survivors navigate the disease, 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 comfortitems for women with ovarian cancer and MOCA Dream Awards for women with ovarian cancer to realize dreams.Expenses $253,820 · grants $32,300 · revenue $99
- Medical Education: MOCA recognizes the critical role health care providers play in understanding the symptoms of ovarian cancer and diagnosing the disease to improve patient survival. A full-time staff person is designated to design and execute ovarian cancer outreach programs for the health care community, including the Survivors Teaching Students program, which educated 365 health care students at colleges and universities throughout Minnesota.Expenses $186,343 · grants $126,183
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1960449
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,738,621
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,848,638
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,717,552 | $1,596,478 | $1,738,621 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,505,940 | $1,542,826 | $1,674,193 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,615,215 | $1,389,394 | $1,567,673 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,205,194 | $1,681,157 | $1,565,170 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1960449).
Questions about MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC is 41-1960449.
- Is MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mary Uran.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,693 (Kathleen Gavin, Executive Director (until May)).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,717,552, expenses of $1,596,478 and total assets of $1,738,621 at year end.
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