Thrivewell Cancer Foundation

Organization Overview

Thrivewell Cancer Foundation is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G32) the organization is classified as: Breast Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Thrivewell Cancer Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thrivewell 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, Thrivewell Cancer Foundation generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THRIVEWELL CANCER FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR CANCER BY FUNDING CANCER RESEARCH, PROVIDING PATIENT SUPPORT AND OFFERING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THRIVEWELL'S DIVA&DUDE PROGRAM PROVIDES EXERCISE, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS CLASSES TO CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS IN SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WOMEN AND MEN WHO EXERCISE, FOLLOW A HEALTHY DIET AND ADHERE TO THEIR RECOMMENDED HORMONAL OR CHEMOTHERAPY, HAVE A REDUCTION IN CANCER MORTALITY BY UP TO 50%. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021, THE DIVA&DUDE PROGRAM OFFERED BOTH VIRTUAL CLASSES AND 30 IN-PERSON CLASSES EACH WEEK AT 6 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS SAN ANTONIO. MORE THAN 2,000 WOMEN AND MEN ARE ON THE DIVA&DUDE ROSTER.


THRIVEWELL CANCER FOUNDATION PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP OFFSET THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR MEDICAL CARE, AS WELL AS TREATMENT RELATED TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO GIVE PATIENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE CHANCE OF BEATING THE DISEASE WHILE ELIMINATING THE ADDED STRESSORS THAT GO HAND-IN-HAND WITH CANCER. DURING 2021, THRIVEWELL'S PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED LODGING, TRANSPORTATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 1,500 CANCER PATIENTS.


THRIVEWELL CANCER FOUNDATION FUNDED THREE CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH GRANTS IN 2021, ALL BEING CONDUCTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO. THE TITLE OF THE FUNDED PROJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: HOW CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS CONVINCE MACROPHAGES TO HELP THEM IN SEEDING METASTASIS - DR. MARIA GACZYNSKA & DR. PAWEL OSMULSKI; INTERDEPENDENCE OF CANCER SURVIVOR-CAREGIVER DYADS' ENGAGEMENT IN HEALTH BEHAVIORS - DR. KYUNGEH AN; NOVEL EPIGENETIC THERAPY TO TREAT CHEMOTHERAPY RESISTANT OVARIAN CANCER - DR. SURYAVATHI VISWANADHAPALLI


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Swanson
Treasurer
$0
Dr Larry Cohen
Vice Preside
$0
Dr Amy Lang
Secretary
$0
Bob Windham
President
$0
Dr Terry Fried
Board Member
$0
Dr Elizabeth Glazier
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$61,432
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,468,220
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $15,420
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,529,652
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,999
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,979,373
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,512,024

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Thrivewell Cancer Foundation has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

PURPOSE: PHASE 1 TRIAL NEOADJ

$25,000

VITANOVA BIOMEDICAL

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$25,000

START LLC

PURPOSE: CDK4/6 THERAPY RESIS

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Thrivewell Cancer Foundation has recieved totaling $250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Barrett Family Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO SUPPORT MEDICAL SOCIETY

$250
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