Bag It is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (G02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Bag It employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bag It 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 06/2024, Bag It generated $584.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $619.2k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BAG IT EDUCATES, SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS THOSE IMPACTED BY CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE 2003, BAG IT HAS PROVIDED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO GUIDE THOSE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THEIR CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. BAG IT CONTENT EXTENDS FROM NEWLY DIAGNOSED TO THROUGH END OF LIFE TO SUPPORT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING LONGER AFTER CANCER TREATMENT. THE BAG IS OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH BICULTURAL, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THERE ARE SOME CANCER-SPECIFIC BAGS AVAILABLE. WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE PROVIDED THE BAG IT BAG TO OVER 97,680 CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BAG IT BAGS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS THROUGH ONCOLOGY AND RADIOLOGY OFFICES, CLINICS, HOSPITALS, TRIBAL HEALTH CENTERS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER MEDICAL FACILITIES IN ARIZONA, NEBRASKA, MONTANA, TEXAS AND EXPANDING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE U.S. ALSO REQUEST AND ORDER BAGS DIRECTLY FROM BAG IT FOR THEMSELVES OR TO SEND AS A GIFT. ON FEEDBACK SURVEYS PATIENTS CONTINUE TO REPORT BAG IT WAS HELPFUL IN ASSISTING THEM TO COPE WITH THEIR CANCER, WORRY LESS, BE MORE ORGANIZED, AND THEY WERE BETTER ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE TEAM. WE CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH A LOCAL AZ NON-PROFIT, THE BEACON GROUP, WHICH PROVIDES JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ASSEMBLE AND SHIP THE BAG IT BAG. BAG IT WAS NAMED THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY OF A LOCAL BIKE RACE FOR THE TWELFTH YEAR.
BAG ITS 5-DAY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR CANCER ADVOCATES, ESCAPE TO THRIVE (ENCOURAGING AND SUSTAINING CANCER ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND EFFORTS) CELEBRATED ITS 12TH CONFERENCE IN JANUARY, 2024. OVER 35 ATTENDEES WERE IN ATTENDANCE REPRESENTING A RANGE OF CANCER TYPES, BACKGROUNDS, AGES AND ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE. THIS CONFERENCE IMPACTS HUNDREDS OF CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS AS ATTENDEES RETURN HOME WITH MANY NEW SKILLS AND IMPROVED ATTITUDES TO CONTINUE THEIR ADVOCACY WORK. THE OVERALL GOALS ARE TO BUILD CAPACITY, DEVELOP COLLABORATIONS AND EXPLORE SELF-CARE. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2011, OVER 180 ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN REPRESENTED AT ESCAPE TO THRIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mindy Griffith Presidentexecutive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $66,104 |
Lanita Price Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Hoffman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susannah Cooper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melinda Mauntel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Bonito Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $18,250 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $424,840 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,129 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $443,090 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $88,653 |
Investment income | $5,402 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $37,467 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $584,248 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,220 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,288 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $111,754 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,851 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,192 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,645 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,438 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,008 |
Office expenses | $27,125 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,409 |
Travel | $3,800 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $138,515 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,326 |
All other expenses | $6,372 |
Total functional expenses | $619,161 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,426 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $103,548 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,208 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $184,319 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,538 |
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 | $337,539 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,595 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $47,665 |
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 | $183,260 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,279 |
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 | $337,539 |
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Bag It Tucson, AZ | $337,539 | $584,248 |
Care Access Silicon Valley Santa Clara, CA | $3,343,203 | $297,251 |
California Assoc Of Resource Specialists & Special Educators San Luis Obispo, CA | $50,413 | $0 |
Medical Minds Matter Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,555 | $0 |
United Nevada Industries Inc Reno, NV | $0 | $0 |