The Lydia Project 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 12/2021, Lydia Project Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lydia Project 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 12/2021, Lydia Project Inc generated $534.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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 LODGING 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 12 MONTHS TO CANCER PATIENTS FACING DEPRESSION, ISOLATION, FEARS, AND ANXIETIES. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE AGENCY NEVER CLOSED, REMAINING OPEN EVERY DAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LODGING SERVICES - CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES LODGING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO RESIDE STATEWIDE IN GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND AND WHO NEED OVERNIGHT STAY IN ORDER TO BE NEAR CANCER TREATMENT IN THE CSRA. LODGING SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, MEALS AND LYDIA'S HOSPITALITY. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED 2,357 FREE LODGING NIGHTS SO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COULD HAVE ACCESS TO CANCER TREATMENT IN 2021.
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 2,520 TRANSPORT TRIPS TO CANCER TREATMENT IN 2021.
OUTREACH SERVICES - DEPRESSION, ANXIETIES AND ISOLATION CAN BE AS CHALLENGING AS THE CANCER DIAGNOSIS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO CANCER FIGHTERS THROUGH ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE, PHONE CALLS, LOCAL HOSPITAL VISITS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT EVERY MONTH FOR AT LEAST TWELVE MONTHS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES MONTHLY SUPPORT EVENTS FOR CANCER FIGHTERS AND CAREGIVERS; AS WELL AS A MONTHLY FOUR-WEEK DURING/AFTER CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM FEATURING LOCAL ONCOLOGY PROFESSIONALS. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED 16,210 NOTES, EMAILS, AND PHONE CALLS IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michele Canchola Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $79,039 |
Hap Harris President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Gordon Renshaw Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Chuck Lanier Jr Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Reena Chudgar Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Damon Cline Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $116,544 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $407,479 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,859 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $524,023 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $612 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$792 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,635 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $534,478 |
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. | $79,039 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,760 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $138,853 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,817 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,595 |
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 | $3,820 |
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 | $30,962 |
Insurance | $8,878 |
All other expenses | $38,485 |
Total functional expenses | $437,071 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $625,396 |
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 | $6,804 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,314 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,018,164 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,654,678 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,500 |
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 | $20,332 |
Total liabilities | $33,832 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,478,046 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $142,800 |
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 | $1,654,678 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Lydia Project Inc has recieved totaling $90,630.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc Augusta, GA PURPOSE: LODGING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT LYDIA HOUSE | $30,000 |
The Community Foundation For The Csra Augusta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Pollock Foundation Inc Augusta, GA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $15,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $12,000 |
Tr Uw Charles I Branan Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Widows Home Augusta, GA PURPOSE: CANCER CARE SERVICES - ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCRIPTION OR MED SUPPLY COSTS, UTILITY TERMINATION AND EVICTIONS | $6,500 |
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Trenton Medical Center Inc High Springs, FL | $64,420,086 | $51,939,000 |
Guardian Research Network Inc Spartanburg, SC | $5,064,822 | $10,301,125 |
Glen Flora Lumberton, NC | $5,677,360 | $5,941,472 |
Walker Cancer Research Institute Inc Boynton Beach, FL | $8,994,408 | $4,172,874 |
Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium Inc Winstonsalem, NC | $1,482,173 | $3,901,035 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | $25,416,874 | $3,684,444 |
Liga Contra El Cancer Inc League Against Cancer Inc Miami, FL | $7,622,962 | $2,862,537 |
Camp Sunshine Inc Decatur, GA | $16,568,676 | $3,692,986 |
Force-Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered Tampa, FL | $2,528,363 | $2,341,227 |
United Cancer Support Foundation Knoxville, TN | $495,054 | $1,929,700 |
Ceo Roundtable On Cancer Inc Morrisville, NC | $3,714,363 | $3,030,282 |