Childrens Cancer Connection

Organization Overview

Childrens Cancer Connection is located in Johnston, IA. 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 12/2021, Childrens Cancer Connection employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Cancer Connection 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, Childrens Cancer Connection generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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

WE PROVIDE 60+ PROGRAMS ANNUALLY TO CONNECT IOWA FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION PROVIDES WEEKLONG RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR CHILDREN THAT HAVE OR HAVE HAD CANCER. WE ALSO PROVIDE A SEPERATE WEEK OF CAMP FOR THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE DAY CAMP PROGRAMS, FAMILY WEEKENDS, TEEN CAMPS, AND OTHER RETREATS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.


CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION STRIVES TO BE A LEADER IN PROVIDING SERVICES FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH THE ENTIRE JOURNEY. OUR HOSPITAL AND CLINIC-BASED PROGRAMMING SUPPORTS THE CHILD, FAMILY, AND HEALTHCARE TEAM. PROGRAMS LIKE THE MY JOURNEY SERIESTM, INCLUDES MY JOURNEY BOOK, A PARENT RESOURCE AND TEACHING GUIDE FOR THE HEALTHCARE TEAM. BEADS4BRAVERY ALLOWS THE CHILD A WAY OF JOURNALING THEIR TREATMENT PROCESS BY COLLECTING UNIQUE BEADS THAT REPRESENT THE DIFFERENT PROCEDURES THEY FACE. THE COURAGE STORE PROVIDES A TRACKING AND REWARD SYSTEM TO HELP PATIENTS FEEL EMPOWERED THROUGHOUT TREATMENT.


CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES AND OUTINGS AS A WAY TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH OTHERS WHO TRULY UNDERSTAND THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS CANCER HAS ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE FORM OF FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS, SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES, AND GROUP ACTIVITIES.


TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER WHO ATTEND OR PLAN TO ATTEND AN ACCREDITED TWO OR FOUR YEAR INSTITUTION. CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION EMPOWERING SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE BOARD REIMBURSEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE. SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE VALUES FROM $500-$5,000.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Hines
Chief Executive Officer
$101,160
Dr Julie Anderson-Suddarth
Chair
$0
Stacy Marean
Treasurer
$0
Keith Muhlbauer
Vice Chair
$0
Mike Currie
Secretary
$0
Michelle Fischbach
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$8,336
Related organizations$0
Government grants $211,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,074,222
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,293,758
Total Program Service Revenue$700
Investment income $18,077
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,262
Net Income from Fundraising Events $75,462
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$263
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,432,559

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Childrens Cancer Connection has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Carlson Family Foundation

Urbandale, IA

PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES

$20,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$592,024
Earnings$95,125
Admin Expense$3,422
Grants$29,227
Ending Balance$654,500

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