Carries Touch Incorporated

Organization Overview

Carries Touch Incorporated is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G32) the organization is classified as: Breast Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carries Touch Incorporated 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, Carries Touch Incorporated generated $796.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 62.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $380.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 43.0% 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:

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TO BREAK THE SILENCE THAT ADVERSLY AFFECTS THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY WITH REGARD TO BREAST CANCER WITH THE HOPE AND INTENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SURVIVORS THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND TESTING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND RAPID RESPONSE: AS THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO PERSIST, CARRIE'S TOUCH FOUND THAT OUR SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS NEEDED ELEVATING TO MATCH THE NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE. WE CREATED OUR RAPID RESPONSE FUND TO OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER AND COVID-19. 77 WOMEN RECEIVED SUPPORT RANGING FROM $50 - $1,500 TO COVER BASIC ESSENTIALS, INCLUDING GAS, UTILITIES, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT. ALL 2021 SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS REMAINED ONLINE. WE HOSTED MONTHLY SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIVITY, WHICH IS CRITICAL TO MAINTAINING A HEALTH MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL OUTLOOK WHILE RECOVERING FROM CANCER DURING THE PANDEMIC.


RESEARCH - PROJECT SOAR: THE GOAL OF PROJECT (SOAR) SPEAKING OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN REALITIES, A COMMUNITY-ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CARRIES TOUCH AND UCLA IS TO EXPLORE, WITHIN THE BREAST CANCER CONTEXT, THE POTENTIAL RELEVANCE AND INFLUENCE OF THE "STRONG BLACK WOMAN" SCHEMA AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES. THIS EFFORT INVOLVES HISTORICALLY GORUNDED EXPECTATIONS TO PRIORITIZE CAREGIVING OVER SELF-CARE; SUPPRESS EMOTIONS; PRESENT AN IMAGE OF STRENGTH; DECLINE SUPPORT AND STRIVE TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITHOUT ADEQUATE RESOURCES. IN 2021, OUR TEAM CONDUCTED DATA ANALYSIS OF AN ONLINE SURVEY OF 118 PARTICIPANTS AND AUTHORED AN INITIAL MANUSCRIPT FOR ACADEMIC PUBLICATION. THE RESEARCH FINDINGS WERE PRESENTED AT THE SAN ANTONIO BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM - ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP BREAST CANCER CONFERENCES.


AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: AS PART OF OUR ETHNOCENTRIC, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE PATHWAYS - AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, CARRIES TOUCH LAUNCHED ITS SURVIVE AND THRIVE APP IN NOVEMBER 2021. THIS AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TOOL CREATED BY BIWOC (BLACK, INDEGENOUS WOMEN OF COLOR) FOR BIWOC BATTLING BREAST CANCER. THIS APP PUTS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES DIRECTLY AT THE FINGERTIPS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER. SURVIVE AND THRIVE IS THE FUTURE OF BREAST CANCER SUPPORT. WE ARE STEADFAST IN OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THE BREAST CANCER EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER MOST. WE HAVE OBSERVED OVER 200 DOWNLOADS OF OUR APP IN THE FIRST 60 DAYS OF MARKETING. ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER CONFERENCE, WHERE ONE OF OUR LADIES WAS A FEATURED SPEAKER.


PROGRAM SERVICES SUPPORT & THE BRAID: IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC, CT STARTED AN OUTREACH/SERVICES SUPPORT CALLED COVID-19 RESPONSE & AN ICU CAMPAIGN. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP SURVIVORS OBTAIN SERVICES TO/FROM HOSPITAL SITES, INJECTION CLINICS, GIFT CARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE AND MEALS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$71,632
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$71,632
Total Program Service Revenue$725,000
Investment income $0
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 $796,632

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Carries Touch Incorporated has recieved totaling $5,244.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,073
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$171
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