Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 04/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-3874655
Organization Overview
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (H30) the organization is classified as: Cancer Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bear Necessities Pediatric 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 06/2022, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $1,663,594. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ELIMINATE PEDIATRIC CANCER AND TO PROVIDE HOPE AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE TOUCHED BY IT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BEAR HUGS:THE BEAR HUGS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CANCER PATIENTS (AGES 0-19), AS WELL AS THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES THAT FACE THE MANY CHALLENGES THAT ACCOMPANY THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC CANCER. THE FOUNDATION'S OUTREACH SERVES CHILDREN LIVING BOTH IN STATE AND OUT OF STATE THAT ARE BEING TREATED AT 12 HOSPITALS IN ILLINOIS AND 4 HOSPITALS OUT OF STATE. A BEAR HUG IS A CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCE THAT BRIGHTENS THE LIFE OF A CHILD GOING THROUGH CANCER. THE BEAR HUGS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FAMILY SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL BURDEN AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS.ANYONE REFERRED TO BEAR NECESSITIES FOR A BEAR HUG WITHIN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS IS ELIGIBLE FOR OUR COUNSELING PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS THERAPY THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMARACARE COUNSELING. PEDIATRIC CANCER AFFECTS THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, ANY PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENT, SURVIVOR, OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER CAN RECEIVE UP TO 12 COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH A LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPIST, FREE OF CHARGE.
BEAR DISCOVERIES:BEAR DISCOVERIES AWARDS MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANTS TO ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION FOR REARCHERS WHO MAKE MEANINGFUL ADVANCEMENTS AND DISCOVERIES TOWARDS FINDING A CURE AND THERAPIES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF PEDIATRIC CANCER.
HOPE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:A DONATION FROM SUSAN HITCH-ZINT AND HER BROTHER DAVID HITCH IN MEMORY OF SUSAN'S SON, ANDREW DAVID ZINT, EMPOWERED BEAR NECESSITIES TO LAUNCH THE HOPE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN 2022 FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR SIBLINGS WHO ARE ILLINOIS RESIDENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EASE THE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HARDSHIPS ASSOCIATED WITH FIGHTING PEDIATRIC CANCER AND TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC CANCER TO PURSUE THEIR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Casey President/founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,184 |
Susan Mura Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $91,756 |
Courtney Krupa Vice President | Officer | 40 | $77,672 |
Katharine Tillotson CEO | Officer | 40 | $62,349 |
Joy Larisey Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claire Jolcover Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $453,515 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $112,920 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,059,592 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $90,691 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,626,027 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $18,235 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,017 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $48,440 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $3,235 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $536 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,700,490 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $200,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $460,911 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,727 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $85,246 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,582 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,256 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $77,306 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,707 |
| Office expenses | $79,443 |
| Information technology | $10,158 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,214 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,778 |
| Insurance | $2,298 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,491,073 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $780,849 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,874 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $21,646 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,623 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $966,225 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $505,901 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,315,118 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,183 |
| Grants payable | $50,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,675 |
| 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 | $274,138 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $407,996 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,807,680 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,442 |
| 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 | $2,315,118 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation has awarded $220,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Wynnewood, PA PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT | $60,000 |
Wynnewood, PA PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT | $60,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT | $50,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation has recieved totaling $194,252.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91,697 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $48,900 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $13,660 |
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Lee Family Foundation Lake Bluff, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $5,719 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation Bolingbrook, IL | $10,193,540 | $17,881,824 |
University Of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $19,134,513 | $1,289,166 |
University Of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,937,002 | $3,131,456 |
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Chicago, IL | $2,315,118 | $1,700,490 |
Iowa Oncology Research Association Des Moines, IA | $652,663 | $1,300,527 |
Equal Hope Chicago, IL | $2,250,757 | $1,797,220 |
Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | $11,396,644 | $1,076,545 |
Proton Collaborative Group Inc Warrenville, IL | $1,110,674 | $1,189,051 |
A Just Harvest Chicago, IL | $531,907 | $887,629 |
Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation Inc Wheeling, IL | $548,559 | $543,863 |
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory Inc Newport, KY | $54,376,827 | $1,503,910 |
Jeffrey Pride Foundation Inc Barrington, IL | $90,138 | $492,555 |