Mission
THE MRF IS THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MELANOMA. ITS MISSION IS TO ERADICATE MELANOMA BY ACCELERATING MEDICAL RESEARCH WHILE EDUCATING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE MELANOMA COMMUNITY.
Public Charity
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in WASHINGTON, DC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $7.4M, expenses of $6.9M, total assets of $8.3M. Imperigo tracks 120 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $5.6M.
EIN: 760514428
WASHINGTON, DC
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7.4M
Total Expenses$6.9M
Total Assets$8.3M
Grant Records120
Funding Total$5.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Melanoma Research Foundation
How Melanoma Research Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$81
Programs
the work itself
$11
Management
running the organization
$8
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $81 for programs
$49
The mrf is committed to advancing a broad scientific agenda across the disciplines of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
$18
The mrf's advocacy program is a platform for those affected by melanoma to share their voice and transform policy
$14
The mrf has a robust education program aimed at educating patients, physicians and the genereal public on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma, as well as increasing overall…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
$156,412
GENERAL SUPPORT
$21,402
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$6,576
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$271,555
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
$90,000
Showing up to 5 of 120 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SAC CO-CHAIR
Ashani Weeraratna Md
CHAIR
Douglas Brodman
BOARD MEMBER
Elise Barish
OFFICER - ENDOWMENT & PLANNED GIVING
Elizabeth Reilly Sr Devel
BOARD MEMBER
Giulia Newton
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
James Merrick
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.4M | $6.9M | $8.3M |
| 2024 | $7.8M | $6.7M | $7.3M |
| 2023 | $6.6M | $6.5M | $6.2M |
| 2022 | $6.9M | $5.6M | $5.1M |
| 2021 | $5.1M | $4.8M | $4.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.1M to $7.4M (+45%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.