Healing Buddies Inc, operating under the name Lifespark Cancer Resources, is located in Lakewood, CO. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lifespark Cancer Resources employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifespark Cancer Resources 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, Lifespark Cancer Resources generated $140.2k 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 $132.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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
LIFESPARK CANCER RESOURCES PROVIDES PEACE AND HEALING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER AND CAREGIVERS. REIKI AND HEALING TOUCH WELLNESS SESSIONS ARE OFFERED AT NO COSTS. IN AN INFORMAL SURVERY OF 35 PATIENTS AT THE ANSCHUTZ CANCER CENTER, THOSE PARTICIPATING REPORTED THAT ANXIETY AND STREESS DROPPED TWO THIRDS AND PAIN DROPPED ONE THIRD AFTER ONE SESSION. THE LIFESPARK SERVICE AREA IS COLORADO FRONT RANGE FROM LOVELAND TO COLORADO SPRINGS. DURING NON-COVID TIMES, SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED AT PARTNER LOCATIONS INCLUDING FOUR HOSPITALS (UCHEALTH ANSCHUTZ CANCER CENTER, DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, UCHEALTH HIGHLANDS RANCH HOSPITAL AND UCHEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL) AND NUMEROUS CHURCHES AND SPAS. LIFESPARK ALSO OFFERS SESSIONS REMOTELY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIFESPARK CANCER RESOURCES IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH THE USE OF REIKI AND HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES. LIFESPARK PROVIDES THESE SESSIONS AT HOSPITALS, CHURCHES, SPAS, AND OTHER LOCATIONS, AS WELL AS DISTANT/INTERNET OPTIONS. SESSIONS ARE OFFERED AT NO COST
LIFESPARK CANCER RESOURCES IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION. IN 2023 LIFESPARK PROVIDED 2837 REIKI AND HEALING TOUCH SESSIONS TO AN ESTIMATED 500 INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sandy Priester Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $45,260 |
Molly Aldrich Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Nagesh Anupindi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Laurel Hughes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ron Ripp President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Geeta Sanganee Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $133,772 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,772 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,465 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $140,237 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $72,980 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $370 |
Payroll taxes | $5,999 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,417 |
Office expenses | $6,575 |
Information technology | $13,510 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,144 |
Travel | $3,863 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $4,946 |
All other expenses | $118 |
Total functional expenses | $132,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,025 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $65,025 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,098 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,098 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $61,927 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $65,025 |