Cancer Support Community Los Angeles
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $208.4k
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 06/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 33-0287070
Organization Overview
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, operating under the name Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Benjamin Center, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1989. 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 Community Los Angeles Benjamin Center employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Benjamin Center 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 Community Los Angeles Benjamin Center generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH CANCER FIGHT FOR THEIR RECOVERY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES:SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR LOVED ONES PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF TRUST AND COMMUNITY IN A CARING AND UPLIFTING ENVIRONMENT. ALL GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS. IN CSCLA GROUPS, PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER FIND HOPE, SUPPORT, AND REDUCE FEELINGS OF UNWANTED ISOLATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL BY SHARING WITH OTHERS. GROUPS TAKE PLACE AT CITY-WIDE LOCATIONS FOR THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO CSCLA'S MAIN LOCATION.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS:PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM CSCLA'S EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN WHICH EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF ONCOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, NUTRITION, COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, AS WELL AS INSURANCE, LAW, AND FINANCE SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE WITH CSCLA MEMBERS. BECOMING BETTER INFORMED ABOUT CANCER EMPOWERS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CREATE THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS (YOGA, TAI CHI, CHI GONG, STRENGTH TRAINING):CSCLA OFFERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES TO COMBAT STRESS AND ANXIETY FOR THOSE FACING CANCER OR IN SUPPORT OF A LOVED ONE. PILATES, YOGA, T'AI CHI AND MINDFULNESS ARE JUST A FEW OF THE OFFERINGS THAT HELP PEOPLE MANAGE PAIN AND THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT, HELP STRENGTHEN THE BODY, AND ALLEVIATE ANXIETY. FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE WITH CANCER BENEFIT, TOO, AS THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL AND HELP CAREGIVERS TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES WHILE TAKING CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONES.
SHORT-TERM COUNSELING:SHORT-TERM COUNSELING OFFERS INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONCENTRATE ON CANCER-RELATED ISSUES THAT REQUIRE MORE PRIVACY AND IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION. PRIVATE COUNSELING SESSIONS CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS OR COUPLES INCREASE A SENSE OF CONTROL THROUGH PROBLEM-SOLVING AND EMPOWERMENT, DECREASE FEELINGS OF ISOLATION, ENGENDER HOPE, AND CREATE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julia Forth Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $142,745 |
Elisabeth Lesser Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Chen Mcternan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Kennedy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron DE Los Reyes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Kurland Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $333,936 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $249,128 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $807,978 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,391,042 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $111,347 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$66,219 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$89,178 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,363,220 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $159,764 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,840 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $759,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,004 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,351 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,694 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,498 |
| Advertising and promotion | $930 |
| Office expenses | $109,063 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $310,652 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,191 |
| Interest | $38,018 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,359 |
| Insurance | $45,126 |
| All other expenses | $4,131 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,678,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $194,651 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,693 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,669,143 |
| Investments—other securities | $208,432 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $679,785 |
| Other assets | $25,749 |
| Total assets | $4,803,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $132,259 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $48,815 |
| 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 | $200,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $428,153 |
| Other liabilities | $629,983 |
| Total liabilities | $1,439,210 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $719,268 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,644,975 |
| 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 | $4,803,453 |