The Cancer Challenge
- Assets
- $232.7k
- Revenue
- $566.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Bentonville, AR
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 71-0768702
Organization Overview
The Cancer Challenge is located in Bentonville, AR. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Cancer Challenge employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Challenge 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 12/2022, Cancer Challenge generated $566.0k 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 (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $513.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Cancer Challenge has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $4,113,918. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT WORLD-CLASS CANCER CARE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AROUND THE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH OF CANCER. SINCE 1993, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RAISED AND INVESTED OVER $12.2 MILLION IN LOCAL CANCER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SERVING OVER 425,000 PEOPLE. 100% OF THE FUNDS AWARDED ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Turner-Mitchael Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Albright Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Brazzeal Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carter Clark Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Missy Clifton Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Drew Collom Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $609,813 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $32,422 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $148,640 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $117,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $790,875 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $340 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$225,232 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $565,983 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $284,250 |
| 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. | $80,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,232 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,111 |
| 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 | $29,338 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,215 |
| Office expenses | $3,055 |
| Information technology | $2,368 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,552 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $513,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,071 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $93,870 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $127,788 |
| 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 | $232,729 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,428 |
| 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 | $5,428 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $227,301 |
| 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 | $232,729 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Cancer Challenge has awarded $279,250 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $70,000 |
COMMUNITY CLINIC AT ST FRANCIS HOUSE PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $57,500 |
NARTI DBA HOPE CANCER RESOURCES PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $115,000 |
CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS | $25,000 |
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NW ARKANSAS PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $11,750 |