Cancer Action Inc is located in Overland Park, KS. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Cancer Action Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Action 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, Cancer Action Inc generated $772.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $427.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
AS A CARING COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS, CANCER ACTION IS A LOCAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REDUCING DISTRESS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH, THROUGH, AND BEYOND CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM: A DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER CAN BRING MANY CHALLENGES TO A PERSON'S LIFE AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. CANCER ACTION'S PATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FACING THE MANY CHALLENGES CANCER BRINGS TO THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. CANCER ACTION OFFERS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THOSE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES, MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON AT A TIME. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ANY PERSON THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. SOME OF THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, WIGS AND HEADWEAR, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. 2021 WAS A VERY CHALLENGING YEAR, BOTH FOR OUR CLIENTS AND OUR ORGANIZATION. 1,300 CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVED MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT TO RELIEVE DISTRESS AND IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING. MANY OF CANCER ACTION SERVICES ARE NOT ONLY LIFE-IMPROVING, BUT LIFE-SAVING TO THOSE WHO ARE MOST IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM: PROVIDES EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION AND WAYS TO REDUCE A PERSON'S RISK OF CANCER, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO CANCER AND CANCER CARE. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS. THERE WAS LITTLE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION DURING 2021 DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MANAGES THE MANY VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP OFFER SUPPORT, COMFORT AND CARE TO THE AGENCY'S CLIENTS. MANY OF OUR VOLUNTEER GROUPS WERE SUSPENDED DURING THE PANDEMIC, YET MANY VOLUNTEERS WORKED IN THEIR HOMES, SHARING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH CANCER IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karla Nichols Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,548 |
Clayton Harper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhonda Cherry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melanie Simpson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Levinson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Jacobson Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $40,001 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $74,744 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $57,086 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $512,203 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $684,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,305 |
Investment income | $30,746 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $58,652 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,000 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $772,771 |
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. | $28,009 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,001 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,952 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $138,811 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,105 |
Other employee benefits | $16,018 |
Payroll taxes | $16,144 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,528 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,216 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,833 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $26,183 |
Information technology | $5,390 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,725 |
Travel | $49 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,491 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,191 |
Insurance | $5,315 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $427,189 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $319,882 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $238,114 |
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 | $3,475 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,285 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,340 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,373,242 |
Investments—other securities | $858,238 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,781 |
Total assets | $2,827,357 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,414 |
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 | $12,414 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,908,687 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $906,256 |
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 | $2,827,357 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Cancer Action Inc has recieved totaling $65,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bra Couture Kc Lees Summit, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT ANNUAL FREE MAMMOGRAM PROGRAM. | $40,000 |
H8 Cancer Foundation Rogers, AR | | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Childrens Cancer Society Inc St Louis, MO | $10,588,169 | $40,039,752 |
Unavco Inc Boulder, CO | $4,232,042 | $17,060,795 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Denver Inc Denver, CO | $31,961,416 | $5,231,775 |
Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc Springfield, MO | $4,461,667 | $2,518,270 |
Cancer Alliance Of Nebraska F/K/A Missouri Valley Cancer Consortium Omaha, NE | $0 | $159,906 |
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Longmont, CO | $1,034,086 | $629,860 |
Dear Jack Foundation Inc Littleton, CO | $872,792 | $502,169 |
St Louis Peregrine Society Incorporated Stlouis, MO | $9,924,349 | $1,065,254 |
Gildas Club Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $341,946 | $651,163 |
Pathfinders Aspen, CO | $677,063 | $468,953 |
Cancer Action Inc Overland Park, KS | $2,827,357 | $772,771 |
Audrain Medical Center Foundation Inc Mexico, MO | $1,996,803 | $1,183,295 |