Rio Grande Cancer Foundation

Organization Overview

Rio Grande Cancer Foundation is located in El Paso, TX. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rio Grande Cancer Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rio Grande 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, Rio Grande Cancer Foundation generated $894.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $993.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO REDUCE THE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC EFFECT OF CANCER ON THE CITIZENS OF EL PASO COUNTY THROUGH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EARLY DETECTION, AND OTHER SERVICES TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLLECTIVE PROGRAMS: THE CLASSROOM SERIES OFFERS ONGOING EDUCATION ABOUT TREATMENT, COPING, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, GRIEF SUPPORT AND CANCER SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS AND ARE HELD REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE AT THE WEEKLY EVENTS IS ABOUT 15 PEOPLE PER CLASS. SPECIAL PROGRAMMING TOWARD MALE HEALTH AWARENESS CONSISTS OF MESSAGING ABOUT MALE SPECIFIC CANCERS AND HOW TO PREVENT AND MANAGE A DIAGNOSIS. THE FOUNDATION HOSTS TWO SEPARATE SITES FOR EDUCATION INCLUDING GOOD2KNOW.ORG (PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION) AND CANCERHELPCENTER.ORG WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED CANCER PATIENTS. SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ARE MANAGED ON THE FOUNDATIONS WEBPAGE, FACEBOOK PAGE, INSTAGRAM SITE, TWITTER ACCOUNT AND EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, WHICH ARE UPDATED WITH WEEKLY CONTENT.


THE PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PHYSICIAN-REFERRED PATIENTS IN THE FORM OF A $250 PREPAID MASTERCARD UP TO TWICE PER YEAR TO QUALIFIED PATIENTS. CARDS CAN BE USED FOR ANY CANCER-RELATED EXPENSES, SUCH AS TRAVEL, CO-PAYMENTS, MEDICATIONS, NUTRITIONAL NEEDS, OR DIAGNOSTICS. APPROXIMATELY 366 PATRONS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING 2023.


THE FOUR SEASONS BEAUTY PROGRAM PROVIDES PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES TO CANCER PATIENTS, INCLUDING WIGS, SUPPORT GARMENTS, AND LYPHEDEMA ASSISTANCE. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE. APPROXIMATELY 329 CANCER PATIENTS WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING 2023.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carol Bohle
Executive Dir.
$94,500
Sharon Voelz
Director
$0
Susie Dorsey
President
$0
Alexis Rossi-Aguirre
Director
$0
Kristina Gross Wieland
Director
$0
Richard Miller
Sec/treas
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$234,284
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$234,284
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $591,875
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $53,507
Net Income from Fundraising Events $15,244
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $894,910

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Rio Grande Cancer Foundation has awarded $100,000 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CANCER CONSORTIUM OF EL PASO

PURPOSE: CANCER WELLNESS PROGRAM

$50,000

CANDLELIGHTERS OF THE EL PASO AREA

PURPOSE: HELPING HANDS PROGRAM

$15,000

CREATIVE KIDS

PURPOSE: ARTS IN MOTION PROJECT

$12,500

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

$7,500

EL PASO BAPTIST CLINIC

PURPOSE: CANCER SCREENINGS FOR WOMEN

$15,000
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$12,312,865
The Rose
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$15,429,968
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San Antonio, TX
$15,033,092
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Fort Worth, TX
$3,494,089
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Austin, TX
$1,628,634
Cancer Foundation For New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
$1,879,107
Julie Rogers Gift Of Life Free Mammogram Program
Beaumont, TX
$1,843,204
Faris Foundation
Sugar Land, TX
$1,578,814
Arkansas Cancer Coalition
Little Rock, AR
$1,271,921
Wipe Out Kids Cancer Inc
Dallas, TX
$1,131,175
Rio Grande Cancer Foundation
El Paso, TX
$894,910
Vannie E Cook Jr Cancer Foundation Inc
Mcallen, TX
$2,140,364
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Amarillo, TX
$1,087,403
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$625,763
Addis Faith Foundation Inc
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$851,874
The Teamconnor Childhood Cancer Foundation
Dallas, TX
$746,692
Me Squared Cancer Foundation
Southlake, TX
$669,169
Cancer Association Of Greater New Orleans Inc
New Orleans, LA
$605,658
Women Rock
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$616,425
Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation Inc
Little Rock, AR
$459,153
Alfred G Rickerfor Foundation
Mandeville, LA
$763,106
Fort Worth Adolescent And Young Adult Oncology Coalition
Fort Worth, TX
$304,683
Sa Cancer Council
San Antonio, TX
$6,046
Tenaciously Teal
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$508,472
Rebeccas Wish
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$446,066

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