Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation

Organization Overview

Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation is located in Fountain Valley, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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, Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vietnamese American 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 12/2021, Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation generated $847.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $788.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PURPOSE OF THE VIETNAMESE AMERICAN CANCER FOUNDATION (VACF) IS DEDICATED TO PREVENTING CANCER, IMPROVING PATIENT QUALITY OF LIFE, AND SAVING LIVES THROUGH CANCER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUTREACH, EDUCATION & NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND NAVIGATION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES ON HEALTH MATTERS INCLUDING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, INSURANCE COVERAGE, LANGUAGE ACCESS, CHRONIC AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES SUCH AS HEPATITIS, COVID-19, ETC. WE REACHED OUT TO 311,567 PERSONS, DIRECTLY ENGAGED WITH 12,833 WHILE PROVIDING 34,717 REFERRALS AND LINKAGES TO CARE, CRISIS PREVENTION, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, PPES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, NAVIGATION TO PREVENTATIVE CARE, VACCINATION, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ASSITANCE, ETC. FOR 9,126 COMMUNITY MEMBERS; AND 2,227 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED COVID-19 TESTING. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.


THE CANCER CARE (EARLY DETECTION, PATIENT NAVIGATION, AND SUPPORT) PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-DEPTH DISEASE SPECIFIC EDUCATION (BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER, COLORECTAL CANCER, LIVER CANCER, ETC) ALONG WITH SCREENINGS/TESTING, AND PATIENT NAVIGATION FREE OF CHARGE FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY LOW-INCOME, UNDERINSURED, AND DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS. IN 2021, THE PROGRAM EDUCATED 7,817 AND PROVIDED (1)PATIENT NAVIGATION TO 4,280 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, (2)ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO 484 CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS, AND (3)452 CANCER SCREENINGS. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.


THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN RESEARCH PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING VACF BEING COMMUNITY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH PROJECTS. IN 2021, THE PROGRAM MADE A COMMUNITY FOOTPRINT OF 13,245 REACHES, 6,699 ENGAGEMENTS AND AT LEAST 292 ENROLLMENTS IN VARIOUS PROJECTS TO INCREASE THE REPRESENTATION OF ASIAN AMERICANS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Becky Nguyen
Executive Director
$81,352
Thai Van Nguyen
Secretary
$0
Bichlien Nguyen MD
Chair
$0
Kathleen Nguyen
Vice-Chair/treasurer
$0
Cynthia Forsthoff
Director
$0
Derrick Nguyen ESQ
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$164,351
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$668,034
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$847,385
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $471
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $847,856

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation has recieved totaling $114,208.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
St Joseph Hospital Of Orange

Renton, WA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY BENEFIT RESTRICTED GRANT

$55,000
Prevent Cancer Foundation

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: Support for outreach.

$25,000
$20,000
Tower Cancer Research Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$10,000
Gbc International Bank Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE

$3,000
Anphu Foundation

Tustin, CA

PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH

$1,000
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