Cancer Action Inc

Organization Overview

Cancer Action Inc is located in Overland Park, KS. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Cancer Action Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Action Inc 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 Action Inc generated $772.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $427.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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

AS A CARING COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS, CANCER ACTION IS A LOCAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REDUCING DISTRESS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH, THROUGH, AND BEYOND CANCER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM: A DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER CAN BRING MANY CHALLENGES TO A PERSON'S LIFE AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. CANCER ACTION'S PATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FACING THE MANY CHALLENGES CANCER BRINGS TO THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. CANCER ACTION OFFERS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THOSE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES, MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON AT A TIME. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ANY PERSON THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. SOME OF THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, WIGS AND HEADWEAR, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. 2021 WAS A VERY CHALLENGING YEAR, BOTH FOR OUR CLIENTS AND OUR ORGANIZATION. 1,300 CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVED MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT TO RELIEVE DISTRESS AND IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING. MANY OF CANCER ACTION SERVICES ARE NOT ONLY LIFE-IMPROVING, BUT LIFE-SAVING TO THOSE WHO ARE MOST IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.


COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM: PROVIDES EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION AND WAYS TO REDUCE A PERSON'S RISK OF CANCER, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO CANCER AND CANCER CARE. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS. THERE WAS LITTLE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION DURING 2021 DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MANAGES THE MANY VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP OFFER SUPPORT, COMFORT AND CARE TO THE AGENCY'S CLIENTS. MANY OF OUR VOLUNTEER GROUPS WERE SUSPENDED DURING THE PANDEMIC, YET MANY VOLUNTEERS WORKED IN THEIR HOMES, SHARING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH CANCER IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karla Nichols
Executive Director
$67,548
Clayton Harper
Treasurer
$0
Rhonda Cherry
Secretary
$0
Melanie Simpson
President
$0
Brian Levinson
Vice President
$0
Eric Jacobson
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$40,001
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$74,744
Related organizations$0
Government grants $57,086
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$512,203
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$684,034
Total Program Service Revenue$1,305
Investment income $30,746
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $58,652
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,000
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $772,771

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Cancer Action Inc has recieved totaling $65,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bra Couture Kc

Lees Summit, MO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ANNUAL FREE MAMMOGRAM PROGRAM.

$40,000
$25,000
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