Mission: Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest myeloma organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF's reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure, through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support and Advocacy. As the leader in innovative and globally collaborative myeloma research, the IMF brings together the world's leading experts in the most successful and unique way through the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) and the Black Swan Research Initiative, which is charting the course to a cure, mentoring the next generation of innovative investigators, and improving lives through better care. (Less)

International Myeloma Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1995, and donations are tax-deductible.