# Melanoma Research Alliance: Nonprofit organization management, Washington, United States

> Melanoma Research Alliance: The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is the largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research globally.

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# Melanoma Research Alliance

The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is the largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research globally.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Nonprofit organization management Washington, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2007 19 years old
- **Team:** 22 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $40M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Nov 2019

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## About Melanoma Research Alliance

The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is the largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research globally.

Founded in 2007 by Debra and Leon Black, MRA aims to eliminate suffering and death caused by melanoma through advancing promising research. The organization has invested over $200 million into research, supporting more than 500 projects and leveraging additional funding for collaborative efforts. MRA provides research grant-making services and public engagement programs. It funds high-impact projects in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. The organization also focuses on rare forms of melanoma, having invested over $23 million in this area. MRA promotes public education on UV safety and early detection, offering resources to patients, caregivers, and the general public. Through partnerships with various stakeholders, MRA enhances its impact in the fight against melanoma.

## What company datasets say Melanoma Research Alliance raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$40M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **$20M**

Last round date **Nov 2019**

## Founders and team

From Melanoma Research Alliance's own website: 5 on the team.

- **Stephanie Kauffman** CEO
- **Janine Rauscher** Director, Development Operations
- **Related Content** Board of Directors
- **Sneha Paul** Melanoma Biorepository Intern
- **Tyler Brown** Associate Director, Finance & Business Development

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care melanoma research collaborations melanoma case studies melanoma research education melanoma survival rates biomarkers for melanoma medical research melanoma research education melanoma survivor support targeted therapy melanoma staging hospital & health care melanoma biomarkers cancer research funding melanoma in youth

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- **Sector:** Nonprofit organization management
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54171, 813211, SIC 8099
- **Region:** District of Columbia
- **Revenue:** $10M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/melanoma-research-alliance)

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