About Us
Who we are
The PMP Research Foundation is an IRS-designated 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Foundation was created in 2008 by a community of individuals affected by Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) and related Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (PSM).
What we do
The PMP Research Foundation is dedicated to funding research to find a cure for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) and related Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (PSM).
We want you to feel 100% confident that your donation is secure and will be well-managed. Please view our IRS designation letter, annual filing requirements and standards of conduct for more information on our Donor Confidence page.
Why we do it
- Prior to formation of the PMP Research Foundation, no centralized organization existed that was dedicated to raising funds for distribution for PMP research in an objective way.
- Private donations for PMP research were primarily made to individual doctors rather than towards competitive, RFP-driven funding based on the quality of the science.
- From the patient's perspective, research often appeared to be redundant or theoretical with little coordination between researchers.
- Movement appeared slow to change clinical practice or improve curability.
- The rarity of PMP translates into minimal government funded research.
Major goals:
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Establish the first centralized charitable organization to fund PMP research. (goal achieved, July 2008).
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Raise $100,000 to award our first grant in 2009 (goal achieved, November 2009: more details available at Research Grants/Awards).
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Create and maintain a short list of priority research that will produce near-term results in improving the quality of life and curability of PMP patients.
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Play a leading role in the dissemination of accurate information regarding PMP both to the patient and to medical communities.
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Raise a minimum of $1 million to fund promising research within 3-5 years.
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Help researchers find a cure for PMP.
