WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Driving cancer research through collaboration and communication.

aka WGFRF | Carbondale, CO | www.wgfrf.org

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EIN: 57-0788084

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as of May 2023

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Mission

Mission: With its origin in pediatric cancer, the William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation promotes advances in cancer research through collaboration. The vision of the William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation is to see cures for all cancers, especially neuroblastoma and other childhood malignancies.

Ruling year info

1985

Executive Director

Mrs. Jamie Collins

President

Mr. Charles Jesser C.P.A.

Main address

PO Box 1033

Carbondale, CO 81623 USA

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EIN

57-0788084

Subject area info

Oncology

Pediatrics

Cancers

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

Cancer Research (H30)

Cancer (G30)

Pediatrics (G98)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

WGFRF is focused on bringing together the top clinicians and researchers in oncology to work together, to collaborate and to develop innovative treatments for those suffering from this disease. WGFRF bridges the gap in collaboration and communication among oncology scientists by hosting Forbeck Forums on specialized topics in cancer research.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Forbeck Forum

The Foundation's center piece activity is the Forbeck Forum. The Scientific Advisory Board reviews advanced research areas and applications from acclaimed oncologists and researchers to select topics for Forbeck Forums.

Twelve to twenty leading scientists from around the world, from a variety of disciplines associated with the specific topic, are invited to participate in each Forbeck Forum. They meet in a private "think tank" environment, where they can freely exchange ideas in the hope of building on each other's ideas, knowledge, and experience. New approaches are suggested and examined, and the most promising are actively pursued.

The objective is not to discuss published research, but rather to provide a forum for the cross fertilization of ideas, concepts, and observations in the hope of shortening the cancer research timetable.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Scholar Retreat

The Foundation annually selects junior clinical or post-doctoral fellows to be Forbeck Scholars. Applicants have a very high level of scientific achievement as well as relevance to the topic. Awardees attend the Forbeck Forum they applied to and then the Scholar Retreat for the following consecutive three years. During the Forum, recipients of the award have an unrivaled opportunity to interact with international experts in a particular field of cancer research. The Scholar Retreat, which they attend for the subsequent three years, gives them further opportunities to interact with their peers from different fields of cancer research and meet with international experts to discuss their work. Existing awardees have found these interactions invaluable in developing collaborations as well as opening up a variety of career opportunities.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Genomic Data Commons (formerly INRG Database)

The Genomic Data Commons (formerly iINRGdb) facilitates international, multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research in childhood neuroblastoma, advancing our understanding of the pathogenesis of this neoplasm, and ultimately leading to the development of more effective treatment strategies for children with neuroblastoma. We also foresee that technologies developed and implemented as part of this initiative will be applicable across a wide variety of pediatric and adult malignancies. We have obtained IRB approval from the University of Chicago to house the INRG data and to develop the iINRGdb (IRB # 10-568-A).

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

External reviews

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of reports written/published

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

People with diseases and illnesses

Related Program

Forbeck Forum

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

The Foundation works hard to collect all publications, reports, press articles resulting from a Forbeck meeting. The number of publications resulting from Forbeck programs is continuously updated.

Number of new programs/program sites

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

People with diseases and illnesses

Related Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

WGFRF's 2020 programming goal was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 Forum's will take place in 2021 & 2022. It is still the goal of WGFRF to increase programming in the coming years.

Number of participants attending course/session/workshop

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

People with diseases and illnesses

Related Program

Forbeck Forum

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

The number of participants is inclusive of participants at Focus Meetings, the Annual Forum and the Scholar Retreat. The meetings focus on different topics and groups of oncologists.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

The William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation is aiming to shorten the timetable to find a cure for cancer through collaboration and communication. The goal is to ensure that research reaches the patient in forms of new and innovative treatments.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

The core programs of the Foundation include the Forbeck Forum and Scholar Retreat. In addition, the Foundation has tripled its programming over the past 3 years by increasing annual programming. Starting in 2018, WGFRF is moved forward with hosting up to 10 research meetings each year. Previously, the foundation hosted 2-3 annually. This will equate to significant positive impact in cancer research.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

The Forbeck Foundation has been operating high quality scientific think tanks for 35 years. The quality of this meeting is well known with in the scientific community and these meetings are coveted by the scientific participants.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

We have accomplished all goals this organization originally set out to do. We continue to operate high quality think tanks and plan to continue to do so for the long distance future. The scientific community praises WGFRF for our unique meeting structure, allowing participants to discuss freely about their research with no boundaries or barriers.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

Who are the people you serve with your mission?

The WGFRF serves both the scientific community and those impacted by cancer.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
What significant change resulted from feedback?

The Forbeck Foundation recently expanded the Forbeck Forum program from two annual meetings to over eight annual meetings as a direct result of participant feedback. The WGFRF\u0027s goal is to host ten annual Forbeck Forum\u0027s.
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

148.72

Average of 256.70 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

16.9

Average of 13.1 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

6%

Average of 6% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$114,896
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	($35,093)
Special Events	$20,560
Sales	$0
Other	$1,441
Total Revenue	$101,804

Expenses
Program Services	$98,856
Administration	$23,007
Fundraising	$10,683
Total Expenses	$132,546
Net Gain/Loss	($30,742)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,600
Advertising & Promotion	$3,824
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$18,865
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$179,730
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$202,369
Special Events	$20,969
Sales	$0
Other	$625
Total Revenue	$403,693

Expenses
Program Services	$90,380
Administration	$61,231
Fundraising	$3,050
Total Expenses	$154,661
Net Gain/Loss	$249,032

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,600
Advertising & Promotion	$510
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$18,638
Legal Fees	$13,830
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$255,862
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$346,024
Special Events	$13,867
Sales	$0
Other	$627
Total Revenue	$616,380

Expenses
Program Services	$95,565
Administration	$61,791
Fundraising	$6,467
Total Expenses	$163,823
Net Gain/Loss	$452,557

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,600
Advertising & Promotion	$300
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$22,943
Legal Fees	$79
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$209,563
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$310,119
Special Events	$35,111
Sales	$0
Other	$612
Total Revenue	$555,405

Expenses
Program Services	$140,605
Administration	$73,675
Fundraising	$187
Total Expenses	$214,467
Net Gain/Loss	$340,938

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,250
Advertising & Promotion	$187
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,631
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$25,570
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$175,015
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$150,676
Special Events	$35,827
Sales	$0
Other	$3,750
Total Revenue	$365,268

Expenses
Program Services	$230,913
Administration	$138,823
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$369,736
Net Gain/Loss	($4,468)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,950
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,789
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$24,495
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$141,298
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$334,215
Special Events	$31,502
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$507,015

Expenses
Program Services	$280,284
Administration	$143,719
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$424,003
Net Gain/Loss	$83,012

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,950
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,928
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$26,891
Legal Fees	$11,609
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$228,688
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$472,195
Special Events	($3,247)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$697,636

Expenses
Program Services	$306,366
Administration	$66,399
Fundraising	$11,526
Total Expenses	$384,291
Net Gain/Loss	$313,345

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$825
Advertising & Promotion	$5,183
Information Technology Expenses	$4,067
Insurance Expenses	$3,313
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$30,639
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$143,953
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$168,402
Special Events	$41,791
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$354,146

Expenses
Program Services	$587,086
Administration	$93,478
Fundraising	$16,501
Total Expenses	$697,065
Net Gain/Loss	($342,919)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$23,984
Information Technology Expenses	$5,745
Insurance Expenses	$2,780
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$1,616
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$261,795
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$228,735
Special Events	$9,775
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$500,305

Expenses
Program Services	$702,511
Administration	$119,220
Fundraising	$27,854
Total Expenses	$849,585
Net Gain/Loss	($349,280)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$9,515
Advertising & Promotion	$39,358
Information Technology Expenses	$1,399
Insurance Expenses	$1,719
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$32,152
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$217,570
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$604,541
Special Events	$36,647
Sales	$0
Other	$54,586
Total Revenue	$913,344

Expenses
Program Services	$302,794
Administration	$156,272
Fundraising	$19,012
Total Expenses	$478,078
Net Gain/Loss	$435,266

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,500
Advertising & Promotion	$78,733
Information Technology Expenses	$8,568
Insurance Expenses	$1,700
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$31,089
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$187,395
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$365,951
Special Events	$5,743
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$559,089

Expenses
Program Services	$310,753
Administration	$151,576
Fundraising	$71,762
Total Expenses	$534,091
Net Gain/Loss	$24,998

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,025
Advertising & Promotion	$152,204
Information Technology Expenses	$2,675
Insurance Expenses	$1,752
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$31,427
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$143,743
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$365,299
Special Events	$35,863
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$544,905

Expenses
Program Services	$374,223
Administration	$99,441
Fundraising	$39,281
Total Expenses	$512,945
Net Gain/Loss	$31,960

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,615
Advertising & Promotion	$20,058
Information Technology Expenses	$2,398
Insurance Expenses	$1,747
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$29,317
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$164,090
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$429,409
Special Events	$1,594
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$595,093

Expenses
Program Services	$175,217
Administration	$88,668
Fundraising	$36,180
Total Expenses	$300,065
Net Gain/Loss	$295,028

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,000
Advertising & Promotion	$9,142
Information Technology Expenses	$2,603
Insurance Expenses	$1,736
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$29,181
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$190,982
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$567,176
Special Events	$2,496
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$760,654

Expenses
Program Services	$841,856
Administration	$94,562
Fundraising	$40,873
Total Expenses	$977,291
Net Gain/Loss	($216,637)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,775
Advertising & Promotion	$12,261
Information Technology Expenses	$5,966
Insurance Expenses	$1,780
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$31,228
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$114,896
Cash & Equivalents	$673,192	$208,782	($464,410)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$2,661,561	$2,351,040	($310,521)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$13,575	$15,201	$1,626
Total Assets	$3,348,328	$2,575,023	($773,305)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$3,348,328	$2,575,023	($773,305)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$179,730
Cash & Equivalents	$208,782	$254,748	$45,966
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$2,351,040	$3,106,960	$755,920
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$15,201	$15,641	$440
Total Assets	$2,575,023	$3,377,349	$802,326

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$2,575,023	$3,377,349	$802,326

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$255,862
Cash & Equivalents	$254,748	$285,637	$30,889
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$3,106,960	$3,815,097	$708,137
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$15,641	$16,267	$626
Total Assets	$3,377,349	$4,117,001	$739,652

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$548,454	-$345,654	$537,452	$733,334	-$252,809
As % of expenses	114.7%	-64.7%	104.8%	244.4%	-25.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$548,454	-$345,654	$537,452	$733,334	-$252,809
As % of expenses	114.7%	-64.7%	104.8%	244.4%	-25.9%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$913,344	$559,089	$544,905	$595,093	$760,654
Total revenue, % change over prior year	82.6%	-38.8%	-2.5%	9.2%	27.8%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	8.8%	16.1%	16.1%	12.9%	7.8%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	27.8%	34.5%	33.0%	27.8%	25.4%
Other revenue	63.4%	49.3%	50.9%	59.3%	66.7%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$478,078	$534,091	$512,945	$300,065	$977,291
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-43.7%	11.7%	-4.0%	-41.5%	225.7%
Personnel	23.0%	21.4%	22.0%	56.8%	17.9%
Professional fees	8.7%	15.7%	18.4%	14.4%	4.7%
Occupancy	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	20.9%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	58.9%
All other expenses	47.3%	62.8%	59.6%	28.8%	18.5%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$478,078	$534,091	$512,945	$300,065	$977,291
One month of savings	$39,840	$44,508	$42,745	$25,005	$81,441
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$517,918	$578,599	$555,690	$325,070	$1,058,732

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Months of cash	13.6	10.0	11.6	45.7	16.9
Months of cash and investments	114.0	91.9	109.2	215.9	62.9
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	112.1	92.6	108.9	215.6	63.1

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Cash	$541,223	$444,968	$497,348	$1,143,559	$1,379,205
Investments	$4,001,200	$3,647,406	$4,169,387	$4,256,212	$3,739,744
Receivables	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	2.2%	0.1%	1.5%	0.1%	0.7%
Unrestricted net assets	$4,465,149	$4,119,495	$4,656,947	$5,390,281	$5,137,472
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$80,000	$0
Total net assets	$4,465,149	$4,119,495	$4,656,947	$5,470,281	$5,137,472

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Mrs. Jamie Collins

LinkedIn profile

Jamie Forbeck Collins has been the Executive Director of the William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation since 2011. She has been heavily involved with the Foundation throughout her life since her brother, Billy Guy, passed away. Jamie manages the day-to-day functions of the Foundation with a dedicated passion to the foundation mission on driving cancer research through collaboration and communication.

President

Charles Jesser

LinkedIn profile

The William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation recently elected Charles H. Jesser as President of its' Board of Directors. Chuck has been involved in the Foundation since its creation in 1984 from the very day Billy Guy succumbed to Neuroblastoma. With Chuck's leadership the Foundation will continue to thrive and grow, providing new venues for scientific collaboration.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 03/28/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board co-chair

Mr. Charles Jesser

Jesser, Ravid, Jason, Basso and Farber LLP

Board co-chair

Mr. Ronald Miller

DSP Insurance Services

Matthew Gerdes

Jesser, Ravid, Jason, Basso and Farber LLP

Jamie Collins

William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation

William Kasten

William Blair & Company

John Kemshead

Scientific Advisory Board WGFRF

Maureen Wheeler

Jesser, Ravid, Jason, Basso and Farber LLP

Ronald Miller

Bensman

Aaron H. Jesser

William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation

Charles H. Jesser

Jesser, Ravid, Jason, Basso and Farber LLP

Galen Eckland

Bredemeier

Norine Smyth

Sponsor Chicago

John O'Neill

O'Neill Zbuilders

Ann Lehman Cipria

Patrick Joyce

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/7/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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White/Caucasian/European

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Female

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

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Male

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WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Driving cancer research through collaboration and communication.

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Forbeck Forum

Scholar Retreat

Genomic Data Commons (formerly INRG Database)

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Financials

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Liquidity in 2021 info

148.72

Months of cash in 2021 info

16.9

Fringe rate in 2021 info

6%

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Digitizing IRS form 990 data

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Executive Director

Mrs. Jamie Collins

President

Charles Jesser

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WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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WILLIAM GUY FORBECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Mr. Charles Jesser

Mr. Ronald Miller

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