Nonprofit · EIN 85-0717652
ADVANCE THE CURE
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,728 | $47,868 | $9,860 | $39,322 | – | $39,322 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,156 | $59,983 | -$3,827 | $30,048 | $586 | $29,462 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $64,867 | $52,031 | $12,836 | $33,289 | – | $33,289 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,377
- Investment income
- $318
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,033
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,189
- Other expenses
- $2,479
- Program services (functional)
- $44,295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,048
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,322
- Cash, savings and investments
- $39,105
- Gross receipts
- $73,965
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROD JACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LAURIE ALFORD | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA RADER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROD JACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LAURIE ALFORD | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA RADER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROD JACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LAURIE ALFORD | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA RADER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 505 AMBROSE STREET, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921-2004
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROD JACK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (865) 540-4004
- Website
- CURECF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COMPREHENSIVE TAX CONSULTING LLC
Mission
ADVANCE THE CURE'S MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS DEDICATED FOR SUPPORT, RESEARCH AND THE DISCOVERY OF A CURE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS, WHILE IMPROVING AND PROLONGING CF PATIENTS LIVES WORLDWIDE.
Program accomplishments
- ADVANCE THE CURE'S MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS DEDICATED FOR SUPPORT, RESEARCH, AND THE DISCOVERY OF A CURE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS, WHILE IMPROVING AND PROLONGING CF PATIENTS LIVES WORLDWIDE.Expenses $44,295 · grants $44,200
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0717652
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $73,965
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $57,728 | $47,868 | $39,322 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $56,156 | $59,983 | $30,048 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $64,867 | $52,031 | $33,289 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-0717652).
Questions about ADVANCE THE CURE
- What is the EIN of ADVANCE THE CURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVANCE THE CURE is 85-0717652.
- Is ADVANCE THE CURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to ADVANCE THE CURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVANCE THE CURE 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 ADVANCE THE CURE 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 ADVANCE THE CURE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVANCE THE CURE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ADVANCE THE CURE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,728, expenses of $47,868 and total assets of $39,322 at year end.
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