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MELANOMA KILLS INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 825207555 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.melanomakills.org
revenue
$105K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$146K
employees
mission · from form 990

EDUCATED PUBLIC AND CREATED AWARENESS FOR MELANOMA AND DISSEMINATED MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Melanoma Kills Inc. is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about melanoma and other skin cancers, emphasizing prevention and early detection. They achieve this through public awareness campaigns, educational materials, events, and by supporting cancer research initiatives. The organization operates in the spirit of Krista Lake, who passed away from melanoma.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Ambassador Program
Committed friends and family members use social media to share messages and drive awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers worldwide.
Billboard Awareness Campaign
Features melanoma awareness messages on billboards in 5 states, reaching over 50 million visuals.
Donations for Cancer Research
Gifts financial support to major medical centers for the early detection and prevention of Melanoma.
Educational Material Dissemination
Provides educational materials for use at conferences, schools, libraries, businesses, medical offices, salons, and other community venues.
Melanoma Awareness Events
Organizes and participates in events such as the Melanoma Kills Golf Open, Church and School presentations, and the regional Hope Fest to highlight Melanoma Awareness.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Disease Awareness & Education Campaigns 8 activities
    • Community events for melanoma awareness
      Organizes and hosts events such as the Melanoma Kills Golf Open, school and church presentations, and the regional Hope Fest to promote melanoma awareness and education.
    • Community events for melanoma awareness
      Organizes and hosts events such as the Melanoma Kills Golf Open, school and church presentations, and the regional Hope Fest to promote melanoma awareness and education.
    • Distribution of educational materials
      Provides and distributes educational materials on melanoma and skin cancer for use in schools, libraries, medical offices, churches, and health conferences.
    • Distribution of melanoma education materials
      Provides and distributes educational materials on melanoma and skin cancer to schools, libraries, medical offices, churches, and health conferences to promote awareness and prevention.
    • Mass media public awareness campaigns
      Runs billboard campaigns across 5 states, generating over 50 million visual impressions to raise public awareness about melanoma.
    • Public awareness campaigns via billboards
      Runs billboard campaigns across 5 states, reaching over 50 million visual impressions to promote melanoma awareness.
    • Social media outreach for melanoma awareness
      Engages in widespread social media campaigns shared by friends and family members to reach millions globally with messages about melanoma and skin cancer prevention.
    • Social media outreach for melanoma awareness
      Engages millions worldwide through shareable social media content distributed by friends and family to increase awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers.
  • Cancer Early Detection Research 4 activities
    • Development of experimental melanoma vaccine
      Collaborates with ASU Biodesign Institute on the research and development of an experimental cancer vaccine targeting melanoma.
    • Experimental melanoma vaccine development
      Collaborates with the ASU Biodesign Institute on the research and development of an experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma.
    • Funding for melanoma early detection and prevention research
      Provided $3,552,000 in financial support to major medical centers—including Oregon Health and Science University, Arizona State University, University of Michigan, and Mayo Clinic—for research on early detection and prevention of melanoma.
    • Funding for melanoma research and prevention
      Provides financial support totaling $3,552,000 to major medical centers—including Oregon Health and Science University, Arizona State University, University of Michigan, and Mayo Clinic—for early detection and prevention of melanoma.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$146K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1361.7%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • ASU Biodesign Institute Partner — Collaborates on the development of an experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Received $1,000,000 in financial support for a project initiated at the university for early detection and prevention of Melanoma.
  • Cleveland Clinic Partner — Provides videos on skin cancer appearance and prevention.
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Received $2,000 in financial support for early detection and prevention of Melanoma.
  • Oregon Health and Science University Partner — Received $2,500,000 in financial support for early detection and prevention of Melanoma.
  • University of Michigan Partner — Received $50,000 for Melanoma research.