Cancer For College

Organization Overview

Cancer For College is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2023, Cancer For College employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer For College 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, Cancer For College generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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

PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF TO CANCER SURVIVORS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CANCER FOR COLLEGE PROVIDES NEED-BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF TO CANCER SURVIVORS. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARS MUST BE ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR TRADE SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES. SCHOLARS MUST BE A SURVIVOR OF CANCER AND HAVE A HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF $150,000 OR LESS. A SURVIVOR IS DETERMINED AS SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED EITHER CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY WITH CANCER. SINCE INCEPTION IN 1993, CANCER FOR COLLEGE HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $7 MILLION AND 1,700 SCHOLARSHIPS TO CANCER SURVIVORS ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. EACH YEAR WE AWARD MANY GENERAL, NATIONWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS SEVERAL SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES: WE ARE COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING OUR SCHOLARS NOT ONLY THROUGH THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEYS BUT ALSO BEYOND. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE MEANT TO CONNECT, EDUCATE, AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR SCHOLARS THROUGH PERSONALIZED CURRICULA DESIGNED FOR THEIR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF : WE ALSO LAUNCHED A PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS MEDICAL DEBT AMONG OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, REDUCING SCHOLARS' MEDICAL DEBT BY OVER 75%.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
O Craig Pollard
President/ceo
$0
Dan Hughes
Vice President
$0
Scott Sproule
Treasurer
$0
Jolene Leonard
Secretary
$0
Emil Wohl
At Large
$0
Mark Wernig
At Large
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$732,135
Related organizations$0
Government grants $49,805
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,670,323
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,452,263
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $297,141
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $33,370
Net Income from Gaming Activities $2,000
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,900
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,786,674

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