Lazarex Cancer Foundation

Organization Overview

Lazarex Cancer Foundation is located in Danville, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lazarex Cancer Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lazarex Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Lazarex Cancer Foundation generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Lazarex Cancer Foundation has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $3,317,795. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF FDA APPROVED CLINICAL TRIALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAZAREX CARE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE OUTCOME OF CANCER CARE FOR ADVANCED STAGE CANCER PATIENTS AND THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED BY IDENTIFYING FDA CLINICAL TRIAL OPTIONS, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH OUT-OF-POCKED TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION AND A TRAVEL COMPANION IF NEEDED, AND BY FACILITATING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT. IN 2023, WE ASSISTED 1236 PATIENTS WITH THIS PROGRAM, AN INCREASE OF 28% OVER 2022. WE CONTINUE TO INCREASE RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM, ACHIEVING 37%, WHILE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IN CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS AT ABOUT 5%. 30% OF PATIENTS ASSISTED CAME FROM HOUSEHOLDS EARNING LESS THAN $25,000 ANNUALLY.


LAZAREX CANCER WELLNESS HUB PROGRAM: LAZAREX CANCER WELLNESS HUBS OPERATED IN PHILADELPHIA THROUGH DREXEL UNIVERSITY AND PENN ABRAMSON, IN LOS ANGELES THROUGH USC NORRIS, AND IN THE SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY AREA IN COLLABORATION WITH MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER. THE GOAL OF THE LAZAREX CANCER WELLNESS HUB PROGRAM IS TO GENERATE A REPLICABLE PROGRAM THAT IS PLACE BASED, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, AND COMMUNITY DRIVEN, THAT OPERATES IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES OF COLOR ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CANCER CARE TO IMPROVE CANCER HEALTH DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE CANCER HEALTH OUTCOMES.


LAZAREX IMPACT PROGRAM: THE GOAL OF IMPACT IS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE PROOF OF CONCEPT ACTION PLAN TO TRANSFORM THE STATUS QUO OF CLINICAL TRIAL RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, RETENTION, MINORITY PARTICIPATION, COMPLETION, AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE, MOST IMPORTANTLY PROVIDING EQUITABLE AND TIMELY ACCESS TO CANCER DISCOVERY FOR ALL PATIENTS. IN 2023, IMPACT WAS IN OPERATION AT PENN ABRAMSON, UTSW, USOR, AND MD ANDERSON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER. IN 2023 WE SERVED 602 PATIENTS IN THIS PROGRAM, WITH 37% MINORITY PARTICIPATION, AND 25% FROM HOUSEHOLDS EARNING LESS THAN $25,000 ANNUALLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Rivera Thru 1123
CEO
$215,982
Clay Jackson
Chairman
$0
Kenny J Simansky
Vice President
$0
Kwame Boateng
CFO
$0
Darlene Chiang
Secretary
$0
Dr Frank Crnkovich
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$407,561
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,134,993
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,542,554
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $149,292
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$817
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$23,095
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,734,815

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lazarex Cancer Foundation has awarded $1,105,979 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

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$245,278

CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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$34,869

MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER

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$30,329

PENN ABRAMSON

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$175,610

MONUMENT IMPACT

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$34,869

UNIV OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON

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$87,065
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