Cancer Support Services Inc is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Cancer Support Services Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Support Services Inc 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, Cancer Support Services Inc generated $533.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $492.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC (THE ORGANIZATION") PROVIDES FREE SERVICES TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FACING ANY TYPE OF CANCER. THE ORGANIZATION INCREASES NATIONWIDE CANCER FIGHTERS' ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING FREE OVERNIGHT HOUSING TO THOSE WHO NEED TO BE NEAR AIKEN/AUGUSTA CANCER TREATMENT AND CANNOT AFFORD HOTELS. THE ORGANIZATION FURTHER INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA CANCER FIGHTERS CRITICALLY NEEDED TRANSPORTAION TO CANCER TREATMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO GRANTS FUNDS FOR RENT, UTILITY, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO AREA GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA CANCER FIGHTERS AND HOSPICE PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THESE BASIC EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES SUPPORT INCLUDES ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT EVERY MONTH FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR TO CANCER PATIENTS FACING DEPRESSION, ISOLATION, FEARS, AND ANXIETIES. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE AGENCY NEVER CLOSED, REMAINING OPEN EVERY DAY. SERVING CANCER FIGHTERS SINCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSING SERVICES - CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES HOUSING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO RESIDE LOCALLY, STATEWIDE IN GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND AND WHO NEED OVERNIGHT STAY IN ORDER TO BE NEAR CANCER TREATMENT IN THE CSRA. HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, MEALS AND CANCER SUPPORT SERVICE'S HOSPITALITY. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED 3,653 FREE LODGING NIGHTS SO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COULD HAVE ACCESS TO CANCER TREATMENT IN 2023.
EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES - CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES FUNDING TO STOP UTILITY DISCONNECTS, STOP EVICTIONS, AND PAY FOR PRESCRIPTION COSTS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CSRA COUNTIES' MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN CURRENTLY RECEIVING CANCER TREATMENT AND TO HOSPICE PATIENTS. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO VENDORS AND PROVIDES HOPE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES OVERWHELMED BY THE CANCER DIAGNOSIS. THIS FUND INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION AND COSTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO DO NOT HAVE A WAY TO GET TO CANCER TREATMENT. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN 3,766 TRANSPORT TRIPS TO CANCER TREATMENT IN 2023.
OUTREACH SERVICES - DEPRESSION, ANXIETIES AND ISOLATION CAN BE AS CHALLENGING AS THE CANCER DIAGNOSIS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO CANCER FIGHTERS NATIONWIDE WHO ARE ISOLATED, LONELY, DEPRESSED AND ANXIOUS DURING CANCER TREATMENTS. CANCER FIGHTERS RECEIVE ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE, PHONE CALLS, LOCAL HOSPITAL VISITS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT EVERY MONTH FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED 17,525 NOTES, EMAILS, AND PHONE CALLS IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michele Canchola Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Trey Allen Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Reena Chudgar Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Damon Cline Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jorge E Cortez MD Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ahmad Gill MD Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $70,103 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,989 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,691 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $514,092 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,475 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,435 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,249 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $533,519 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $163,439 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,553 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,689 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,586 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,447 |
Insurance | $7,315 |
All other expenses | $36,833 |
Total functional expenses | $492,384 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $764,645 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,665 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,133 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $956,755 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,733,198 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,126 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,443 |
Total liabilities | $17,569 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,575,145 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $140,484 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,733,198 |