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 12/2021, Rio Grande Cancer Foundation employed 6 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 12/2021, Rio Grande Cancer Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 7 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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 FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A CANCER-RELATED LIBRARY COLLECTION (THE GREEN HOUSE) WITHIN EACH OF THE 13 LOCAL EL PASO LIBRARY LOCATIONS.


THE PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PHYSICIAN-REFERRED PATIENTS IN THE FORM OF A $250 PREPAID VISA CARD UP TO TWICE PER YEAR TO QUALIFIED PATIENTS. CARDS CAN BE USED FOR ANY CANCER-RELATED EXPENSES, SUCH AS TRAVEL, CO-PAYMENTS, MEDICATIONS, OR DIAGNOSTICS. APPROXIMATELY 475 PATRONS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING 2021.


DIRECT GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN EL PASO COUNTY FOR PROGRAMS ALIGNED WITH RIO GRANDE CANCER FOUNDATION'S MISSION. 10 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN 2021 FOR SUPPORT SERVICES, QUALITY OF LIFE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patty Tiscareno
Executive Dir.
$131,345
Carol Bohle
Executive Dir.
$4,154
Sharon Voelz
President
$0
Susie Dorsey
Vice President
$0
Victor Mascorro Jr
Sec / Treas
$0
Richard Miller
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$19,811
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$83,172
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$102,983
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $784,936
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $512,415
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,400,334

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

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El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: CANCER WELLNESS PROGRAM

$50,000

CANDLELIGHTERS OF THE EL PASO AREA

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El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: HELPING HANDS PROGRAM

$15,000

EL PASO BAPTIST CLINIC

Org PageRecipient Profile

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: CANCER SCREENINGS FOR WOMEN

$15,000

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: ARTS IN MOTION PROJECT

$12,500

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

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El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

$7,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rio Grande Cancer Foundation has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
El Paso Marathon Foundation

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$5,000
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