Nonprofit · EIN 56-2496146
ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
Also known as A LEMON STAND FOUND 4 CHILD CANCER
Tax-exempt · WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $32,698,858 | $29,291,151 | $3,407,707 | $40,613,912 | $4,583,115 | $36,030,797 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $30,243,156 | $29,624,164 | $618,992 | $39,369,928 | $8,089,541 | $31,280,387 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,723,244 | $27,072,734 | $4,650,510 | $36,974,226 | $7,118,377 | $29,855,849 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,434,182
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,107,277
- Royalties
- $1,098,374
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,719
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,750
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $38,275
- Other revenue
- $1,157,399
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,453,326
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $420,444
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,563,356
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,074,382
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,195
- Accounting fees
- $31,417
- Occupancy
- $355,307
- Travel
- $133,714
- Depreciation
- $110,394
- Program services (functional)
- $25,581,324
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,878,820
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,831,007
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,369,928
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,613,912
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,583,115
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,030,797
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $510,740
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,852,468
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,892,359
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,138,438
- Gross receipts
- $36,227,150
- Employees
- 76
- Volunteers
- 63,456
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $178,913 | $34,548 |
| ELIZABETH SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $181,873 | $25,111 |
| JACLYN TARONI | DATA SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,567 | $18,743 |
| DAVID MEJIA | ENGINEER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,766 | $14,940 |
| YONAY TAYLOR | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,029 | $16,639 |
| LISA TOWRY | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,213 | $20,308 |
| JOSHUA SHAPIRO | DATA SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,887 | $21,630 |
| MARY STENGEL AUSTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KELLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY VINCENT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CLAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC BRUNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN COHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FRANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN HILLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIANNA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEENA MANSHARAMANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUE NAEGLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHIP OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IRA TAUBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED BOWEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN WATERFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICH TREMONTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $170,836 | $34,443 |
| ELIZABETH SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $173,356 | $28,527 |
| JACLYN TARONI | DATA SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,567 | $17,851 |
| DAVID MEJIA | ENGINEER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,447 | $13,757 |
| YONAY TAYLOR | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,029 | $15,361 |
| LISA TOWRY | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,213 | $17,236 |
| JOSHUA SHAPIRO | DATA SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,939 | $17,557 |
| MARY STENGEL AUSTEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KELLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY VINCENT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CLAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC BRUNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN COHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FRANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN HILLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIANNA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA MANSHARAMANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE NAEGLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRA TAUBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $155,462 | $26,816 |
| ELIZABETH SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $159,237 | $19,865 |
| JACLYN TARONI | DATA SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,359 | $16,133 |
| ARKADII YAKOVETS | BACK END DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,599 | $21,278 |
| DAVID MEJIA | ENGINEER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,998 | $13,653 |
| YONAY TAYLOR | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,088 | $13,889 |
| LISA TOWRY | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,965 | $15,283 |
| MARY STENGEL AUSTEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KELLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY VINCENT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC BRUNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CLAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN COHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FRANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN HILLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIANNA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA MANSHARAMANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE NAEGLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRA TAUBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 333 EAST LANCASTER AVE 414, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096-1929
- In care of
- % JASON M SCOTT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JASON SCOTT, 333 E LANCASTER AVE 414, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
- Signed the 990
- JASON SCOTT, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (610) 649-3034
- Website
- WWW.ALEXSLEMONADE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EISNER ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER THROUGH FUNDING IMPACTFUL RESEARCH, RAISING AWARENESS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, AND EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO HELP CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Program accomplishments
- PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH FUND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:- ALSF FUNDS CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH PROJECTS AT TOP INSTITUTIONS GLOBALLY THAT SEEK TO CURE THE INCURABLE AND TO PROVIDE LESS TOXIC TREATMENTS FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH CANCER. PROJECTS ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANT REVIEW, WITH EACH APPLICATION RECEIVING MULTIPLE REVIEWS BY SCIENTISTS. THE FOCUS OF THE ALSF GRANT GIVING IS ON FILLING CRITICAL GAPS IN FUNDING FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER CURES, FROM EARLY INNOVATIVE SCIENCE TO FIRST-IN-CHILDREN CLINICAL TRIALS. OF NOTE, ALSF HAS BEEN GIVEN THE NCI PEER- REVIEWED FUNDER DESIGNATION FOR RIGOROUS SELECTION OF RESEARCH GRANTS. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O - ALSF'S FUNDING OVER THE YEARS HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 1,500 RESEARCH PROJECTS AT MORE THAN 150 DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS. FUNDED PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROGRESS REPORTS WHICH ARE PEER REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF OUR SCIENTIFIC REVIEW BOARD TO ENSURE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF THE FUNDS AND APPROPRIATE PROGRESS IS BEING MADE.Expenses $20,619,115 · grants $19,581,694
- ALSF WORKS TO BRING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDHOOD CANCER TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILIES. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:- THE ALSF WEBSITE PROVIDES INFORMATION, FACTS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER. IN ADDITION, ALSF PUBLISHES REFERENCE BOOKS, THE CHILDHOOD CANCER GUIDES, FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER THAT THEY PROVIDE FREE TO FAMILIES. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O- ALSF BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE CAUSE; TO THAT END ALSF HAS CREATED AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISING MECHANISMS THAT ARE EASY TO USE, REMOVE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION, AND BRING THE STORIES AND FACTS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.Expenses $1,974,426 · revenue $38,275
- ALSF PROVIDES A RANGE OF MEANINGFUL FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE CANCER, INCLUDING TRAVEL FOR CARE, SIBLING SUPPORT, FLASHES OF HOPE, AND A RESOURCE NAVIGATOR.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERVICES INCLUDE:- THE TRAVEL FOR CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE FINANCIALLY BURDENED BY TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. FAMILIES' NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED VIA SOCIAL WORKERS AND ALSF PROVIDES UPFRONT SUPPORT TO PAY FOR AIRFARE, GAS CARDS AND LODGING. THIS ALLOWS FAMILIES TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE FOR THEIR CHILD REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)340 FAMILIES ACROSS ALL 50 STATES WERE HELPED, AND THE AVERAGE ANNUAL INCOME OF A FAMILY SUPPORTED VIA THE TRAVEL FOR CARE PROGRAM IN 2025 WAS $52,756.- THE SUPERSIBS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMFORT, CARE AND EMPOWERMENT TO SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER. THROUGH REGULAR AGE-APPROPRIATE MAILINGS, MORE THAN 3000 SIBLINGS WERE SUPPORTED IN 2025.- ALSF EMPLOYS A FULLTIME RESOURCE NAVIGATOR WHO IS DEDICATED TO ANSWERING CALLS AND EMAILS FROM FAMILIES SEEKING SUPPORT. SHE PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING AND CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH THE FINANICAL AND EMOTIONAL HELP THEY ARE SEEKING. - FLASHES OF HOPE CREATES UPLIFTING PROFESIONAL PORTRAITS OF CHIDREN FIGHTING CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $1,343,665 · grants $753,050
- DATA LAB - TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF FINDING CURES FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER BY EMPOWERING SCIENTISTS AND DOCTORS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF BIG DATA THROUGH THE DATA LAB. THE FOUNDATION'S CHILDHOOD CANCER DATA LAB IS DEDICATED TO CHILDHOOD CANCER BY TRANSLATING RESEARCH DATA INTO ONE CONSISTENT FORMAT SO THAT ALL RESEARCHERS CAN ACCESS AND UNDERSTAND.Expenses $1,644,118 · grants $118,582
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
- 56-2496146
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,613,912
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,227,150
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $32,698,858 | $29,291,151 | $40,613,912 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $30,243,156 | $29,624,164 | $39,369,928 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $31,723,244 | $27,072,734 | $36,974,226 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $26,830,754 | $23,521,836 | $32,050,833 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-2496146).
Questions about ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION is 56-2496146.
- Is ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION 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 ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION 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 ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION 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 ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JASON SCOTT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $178,913 (JASON SCOTT, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,698,858, expenses of $29,291,151 and total assets of $40,613,912 at year end.
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