Prevent Cancer Foundation is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (H30) the organization is classified as: Cancer Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Prevent Cancer Foundation employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prevent 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 12/2023, Prevent Cancer Foundation generated $8.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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.
Since 2015, Prevent Cancer Foundation has awarded 260 individual grants totaling $13,386,626. 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
SUPPORT OF CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & OUTREACH NATIONWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT HOW THEY CAN PREVENT CANCER AND DETECT IT EARLY THROUGH HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND ROUTINE MEDICAL SCREENINGS. THE FOUNDATION HOLDS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE CANCER FIELD. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CANCER SCREENINGS AND CANCER PREVENTION THROUGH ONLINE RESOURCES, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND MESSAGING ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, NATIONAL MEDIA, AND MORE. THE FOUNDATION'S GUIDE TO PREVENTING CANCER OUTLINES THE NINE CANCERS THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON (+ VIRUSES AND CANCER), AND INCLUDES SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS, WAYS TO REDUCE RISK, AND SCREENING METHODS.
RESEARCH. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS RESEARCHERS AND FELLOWSHIPS IN THE NATION'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS. THIS RESEARCH INCREASES INSIGHT INTO THESE DISEASES AND ALLOWS US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO PREVENT CANCER OR DETECT IT EARLY, WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED. THE FELLOWSHIPS ENABLE THE TRANSFER OF INFORMATION BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS AND COUNTRIES TO FACILITATE THE USE OF BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD.
OUTREACH. REACHING OUT TO COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW US TO FUND GLOBALLY AND ACT LOCALLY. BY EMPOWERING THOSE WHO KNOW THEIR COMMUNITIES BEST, WE ARE ABLE TO LEND A HAND TO IMPLEMENT LIFESAVING CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT ALL POPULATIONS, ESPECIALLY THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alan P Dye Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan Ahlquist Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Griffin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Whitfield Growdon MD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heide Bajnrauh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Jankowsky Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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4media Group Professional Services For Educational Ca | 12/30/23 | $463,500 |
Games Done Quick Llc 24 Hour Marathon Fundraising Services | 12/30/23 | $441,854 |
Strategic Consulting Inc Media Services | 12/30/23 | $391,000 |
Dada Media Inc Event Design/floral | 12/30/23 | $113,275 |
Design Cuisine Special Event Catering | 12/30/23 | $177,575 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,620,830 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,419,251 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,504 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,040,081 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,149 |
Investment income | $353,616 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $600,320 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$74,720 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,929,446 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,006,149 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $50,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $800,446 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,114 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,806,657 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,419 |
Other employee benefits | $172,832 |
Payroll taxes | $196,968 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,098 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $641,032 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $46,825 |
Fees for services: Other | $262,328 |
Advertising and promotion | $711,766 |
Office expenses | $6,011 |
Information technology | $115,794 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $243,852 |
Travel | $60,655 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,017 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,983 |
Insurance | $18,154 |
All other expenses | $378,151 |
Total functional expenses | $8,095,456 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,133 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,318,440 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $75,574 |
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 | $463,216 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $188,701 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,605,189 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,866,188 |
Total assets | $21,520,441 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,685 |
Grants payable | $2,446,772 |
Deferred revenue | $75,000 |
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 | $2,898,457 |
Total liabilities | $5,515,914 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,104,645 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,899,882 |
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 | $21,520,441 |
Over the last fiscal year, Prevent Cancer Foundation has awarded $1,997,087 in support to 29 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES VOLUNTEER MEDICAL CLINIC PURPOSE: Support for outreach | $55,087 |
HITTING CANCER BELOW THE BELT PURPOSE: Support for outreach | $25,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Support for outreach | $25,000 |
EQUAL HOPE DBA METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BREAST CANCER PURPOSE: Support for outreach | $25,000 |
VAX 2 STOP CANCER PURPOSE: Support for outreach | $25,000 |
HIV ALLIANCE PURPOSE: Support for outreach | $25,000 |