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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by GO2 FOUNDATION FOR LUNG CANCER.

Totals

Total revenue
$11,982,150
Total expenses
$12,835,738
Contributions and grants received
$11,696,996
Grants paid
$468,147
Program service revenue
$252,890
Investment income
$323,904
Other revenue
-$291,640
Total assets, end of year
$16,937,728
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,280,653
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$10,657,075
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$9,954,880
Management and general expenses
$1,202,279
Fundraising expenses
$1,678,579
Program service expenses (Part III)
$9,954,880

Program services were 77.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,121,764

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $10,575,232

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $311,033

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Contract revenue

    total $152,538 · related or exempt $152,538

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Membership dues

    total $67,750 · related or exempt $67,750

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Honorarium

    total $31,169 · related or exempt $31,169

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Publication

    total $1,433 · related or exempt $1,433

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $323,487 · excluded $323,487

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $11,705,657

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $11,705,240

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $417

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $417 · excluded $417

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $121,082

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,121,764

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $443,010

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$321,928 · excluded -$321,928

  • 11a · Other revenue: Miscellaneous

    total $30,288 · excluded $30,288

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $30,288

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $468,147 · program services $468,147

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,865,121 · program services $1,125,250 · management and general $488,459 · fundraising $251,412

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $5,057,272 · program services $3,874,401 · management and general $406,282 · fundraising $776,589

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $217,049 · program services $169,784 · management and general $15,080 · fundraising $32,185

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $355,631 · program services $298,839 · management and general $5,321 · fundraising $51,471

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $471,911 · program services $344,298 · management and general $57,620 · fundraising $69,993

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $97,296 · program services $81,329 · management and general $3,776 · fundraising $12,191

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $20,980 · management and general $20,980

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $2,628 · fundraising $2,628

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $775,864 · program services $659,191 · management and general $18,915 · fundraising $97,758

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $908,152 · program services $844,121 · management and general $565 · fundraising $63,466

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $701,700 · program services $554,407 · management and general $53,447 · fundraising $93,846

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $474,471 · program services $367,349 · management and general $38,904 · fundraising $68,218

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $515,467 · program services $373,718 · management and general $65,775 · fundraising $75,974

  • 17 · Travel

    total $644,490 · program services $584,337 · management and general $7,130 · fundraising $53,023

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,385 · program services $2,255 · management and general $51 · fundraising $79

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $108,420 · program services $78,607 · management and general $13,833 · fundraising $15,980

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $24,341 · program services $17,647 · management and general $3,107 · fundraising $3,587

  • 24a · Other expenses: Fiscal sponsorship

    total $61,001 · program services $61,001

  • 24b · Other expenses: Dues and subscriptions

    total $44,174 · program services $35,534 · management and general $1,146 · fundraising $7,494

  • 24c · Other expenses: Workers comp

    total $13,046 · program services $9,518 · management and general $1,593 · fundraising $1,935

  • 24d · Other expenses: Fees and licenses

    total $6,192 · program services $5,147 · management and general $295 · fundraising $750

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,136,853 · end of year $677,787

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,869,681 · end of year $4,172,845

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,308,314 · end of year $1,984,319

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $8,275 · end of year $18,099

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $185,425 · end of year $344,789

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,821,216

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $935,658

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $633,961 · end of year $885,558

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $5,456,405 · end of year $5,634,847

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $3,590,214 · end of year $3,219,484

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $994,808 · end of year $1,322,007

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $22,250 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $4,656,931 · end of year $4,958,646

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,195,524 · end of year $4,010,897

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,319,615 · end of year $6,646,178

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) relentlessly confronts lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone. Formed in 2019 through the merger of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundaton (ALCF) and Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA), (Continued in Schedule O)GO2 is dedicated to increasing survival rates for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. As a nonprofit organization, GO2 is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

Activities or mission (Part I)

GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) relentlessly confronts lung cancer (Continued in Schedule O)on every front, every day, for everyone. Formed in 2019 through the merger of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundaton (ALCF) and Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA), GO2 is dedicated to increasing survival rates for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. As a nonprofit organization, GO2 is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

  • Excellence in Healthcare Delivery - Expand access to excellence in screening, care, treatment, and survivorship to ensure that our community benefits from life-saving services closer to home.

    Expenses $2,400,577 · Grants $80,993 · Revenue $5,560

  • Marketing - Marketing and communication activities are focused on creating top-of-mind awareness of the organization. We want people to think of GO2 whenever they hear the words "lung cancer," whether patient, caregiver, family, or friend. GO2 is the "go-to" for anyone impacted by the disease for free information, education, and support.

    Expenses $2,242,627 · Revenue $1,433

  • Research - Advance world-class patient-centered clinical, community-engaged, and academic research to inform our understanding of the etiology of lung cancer and to improve quality in the areas of prevention, screening, and care across the continuum.

    Expenses $1,962,080 · Grants $387,154 · Revenue $148,428

  • Advocacy and Policy - Drive impactful policy efforts and engage in direct advocacy action to secure historic increases in federal research funding, accelerate new treatment approvals, and expand access to high-quality care. Empower millions to become effective self-advocates to improve survivorship outcomes.

    Expenses $1,471,235 · Revenue $67,750

  • Patient Support - Deliver life-changing information, education, and support services to the 16 million individuals at risk for or living with lung cancer.

    Expenses $1,817,360 · Revenue $29,719

  • Fiscal sponsorship - GO2 is Deadliest Cancer Coalition's (DCC) fiscal sponsor.

    Expenses $61,001

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Adrienne Halper

    Chairperson

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Johanna Ralston

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Richard Sherlock

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Lisa Poulin

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Margaret Richardson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Andrea Parks

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carol Rattray

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Fern Halper

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dave Feldman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Karen Withrow

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marsha Henderson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Lefkowitz

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Steve Raich

    Chief Financial & Admin Officer,Secretary

    Total calculated
    $234,132
    From this org
    $204,003
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,129
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $201,734
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,269
    Deferred
    $10,269
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,860
    Filer's total
    $234,132

  • Laurie Ambrose

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $381,113
    From this org
    $340,090
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,023
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $311,145
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $28,945
    Deferred
    $18,113
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,910
    Filer's total
    $381,113

  • Emily Eyres

    Chief Development Officer

    Total calculated
    $251,412
    From this org
    $215,620
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,792
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $214,923
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $697
    Deferred
    $12,568
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,224
    Filer's total
    $251,412

  • Joelle Fathi

    Chief Healthcare Delivery Officer

    Total calculated
    $221,867
    From this org
    $209,681
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,186
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $205,384
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $4,297
    Deferred
    $10,269
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,917
    Filer's total
    $221,867

  • Courtney Granville

    Chief Scientific Officer

    Total calculated
    $138,473
    From this org
    $123,632
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,841
    Hours/week
    50

  • Danielle Hicks

    Chief Patient Officer

    Total calculated
    $217,536
    From this org
    $186,782
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,754
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,885
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,897
    Deferred
    $10,269
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,485
    Filer's total
    $217,536

  • Lori Millner

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Total calculated
    $166,262
    From this org
    $149,494
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,768
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $115,218
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $34,276
    Deferred
    $5,543
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,225
    Filer's total
    $166,262

  • Brad Newton

    Chief Information Officer

    Total calculated
    $254,327
    From this org
    $228,479
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,848
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $227,036
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,443
    Deferred
    $11,492
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,356
    Filer's total
    $254,327

  • Jennifer Hughes

    Senior Director, National Events

    Total calculated
    $199,919
    From this org
    $176,439
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,480
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $174,866
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,573
    Deferred
    $8,743
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,737
    Filer's total
    $199,919

  • Anita McGlothin

    Senior Director, Economics & Health Policy

    Total calculated
    $197,576
    From this org
    $172,744
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,832
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $171,171
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,573
    Deferred
    $8,712
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,120
    Filer's total
    $197,576

  • Elridge Proctor

    Sr. Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

    Total calculated
    $199,461
    From this org
    $188,473
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,988
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,500
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,973
    Deferred
    $9,225
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,763
    Filer's total
    $199,461

  • Maureen Rigney

    Senior Director, Support Initiatives

    Total calculated
    $203,105
    From this org
    $174,009
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,096
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,751
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,258
    Deferred
    $8,853
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,243
    Filer's total
    $203,105

  • Julia Speiss

    Senior Director of Communcation

    Total calculated
    $186,068
    From this org
    $162,370
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,698
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,927
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,443
    Deferred
    $8,712
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,986
    Filer's total
    $186,068

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 4a
During the year these employees received the following severance and separation payments: Laurie Ambrose - $27,876 separation payment Lori Millner - $33,142 severance payment GO2 had an employment agreement with its then President & CEO, Laurie Ambrose, through December 31, 2025, at which time she stepped down and transitioned to the Board Emeritus. Ms. Ambrose received a separation payment in December 2025 and will receive additional separation payments in 2026

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
5 August 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.2
Source object
202602179349301400

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