John Wayne Cancer Foundation is located in Costa Mesa, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 04/2023, John Wayne Cancer Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. John Wayne Cancer Foundation 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 04/2023, John Wayne Cancer Foundation generated $1.3m 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 (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 04/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, John Wayne Cancer Foundation has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $3,659,487. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER WITH COURAGE, STRENGTH AND GRIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JWCF EXECUTES AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PREVENTION AND EDUCATION/ADVOCACY, INCLUDING: "BLOCK THE BLAZE PROGRAM." BLOCK THE BLAZE IS A YOUTH SUN SAFETY PROGRAM THAT TEACHES KIDS HOW TO BE SAFE IN THE SUN AND PREVENT SKIN CANCER. IT ALSO TEACHES ABOUT HOW TO IDENTIFY MOLES AND SKIN SPOTS THAT NEED TO BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR. THE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTES TO THE CALIFORNIA JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS, USLA JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS WHICH INCLUDES DONATIONS OF SUNSCREEN AND SKIN CANCER PREVENTION TRAINING, AND OTHER CANCER EDUCATION/YOUTH SKIN CANCER AWARENESS.
JWCF SUPPORTS CANCER RESEARCH BY FUNDING RESEARCH GRANTS FOR JOHN WAYNE ALUMNI FELLOWS AND OTHER PROMINENT CANCER RESEARCHERS WITH THE GOAL TO SPOT AND / OR PREVENT CANCER.
JWCF FUNDS JOHN WAYNE CANCER FOUNDATION SURGICAL ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS AT UCI AND TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. JWCF FUNDS ARE USED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A JWCF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEDICATED TO TRAINING DOCTORS ON ADVANCE SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, RESEARCH AND STATE OF THE ART PATIENT CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ethan Wayne CEO | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Stacy Mulder Vice President | Officer | 40 | $182,026 |
Amy Shepherd Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $49,440 |
Gregory Graber Fundraising Director | 40 | $137,571 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $261,418 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $873,980 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $185,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,135,398 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $442,120 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $145,342 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$434,358 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $56,165 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,344,667 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $385,007 |
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. | $259,032 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,986 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $466,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,446 |
Other employee benefits | $21,997 |
Payroll taxes | $50,441 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,957 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $74,933 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $94,456 |
Fees for services: Other | $72,307 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,118 |
Office expenses | $221,686 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,795 |
Travel | $48,411 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,965 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,923 |
Insurance | $10,642 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,901,699 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $617,084 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $455 |
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 | $127,201 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $112,872 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,170 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,490,591 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,116 |
Other assets | $185,500 |
Total assets | $18,559,989 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $218,660 |
Grants payable | $1,483,333 |
Deferred revenue | $59,437 |
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 | $1,761,430 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,798,559 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,559,989 |
Over the last fiscal year, John Wayne Cancer Foundation has awarded $378,889 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS | $11,300 |
MCGUIRE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS | $25,000 |
DUKE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS | $100,000 |
CALIFORNIA SURF LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS | $5,750 |
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS | $175,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS | $11,862 |