West Cancer Foundation is located in Memphis, TN. As of 12/2023, West Cancer Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West 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, West Cancer Foundation generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORG FUNDS EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PREVENT AND FIGHT CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A FELLOWS PROGRAM IN WHICH IT PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE TRAINING IN ONCOLOGY.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PATIENTS TO ALLOW THEM TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR LYMPHEDEMA PATIENTS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT PROSTHESES AND CLOTHING FOR WOMEN POST-MASTECTOMY.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS TO FUND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN AREAS THAT ADVANCE CANCER TREATMENT, PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND/OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE PATIENT CARE.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO ENCOURAGE EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER FOR UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED PATIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Kimbrough Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lori Guyton Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leighanne Soden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $107,695 |
Bob Blankenship Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mike Keeney Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Janie Lowery Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $836,107 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,100,226 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,936,333 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $58,346 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,453 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $58,519 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,054,651 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $163,123 |
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. | $107,695 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,001 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $367,695 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,050 |
Other employee benefits | $69,120 |
Payroll taxes | $35,481 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,645 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,231 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,302 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,952 |
Advertising and promotion | $162,579 |
Office expenses | $13,998 |
Information technology | $33,127 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,105 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,332 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,089 |
Insurance | $9,081 |
All other expenses | $14,137 |
Total functional expenses | $1,362,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,659,186 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,147,094 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $337,334 |
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 | $11,107 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,649 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $274,970 |
Total assets | $3,501,340 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,518 |
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 | $276,575 |
Total liabilities | $358,093 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,143,247 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,501,340 |
Over the last fiscal year, West Cancer Foundation has awarded $341,822 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL RESIDENTS SPECIALIZING IN ONCOLOGY AND CANCER RESEARCH | $248,259 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS PURPOSE: CULTIVATE RESEARCH ON CAMPUS FOR ADVANCING CANCER TREATMENT, PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, & PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE PATIENT CARE | $93,563 |