The Cancer Challenge
- Assets
- $293.2k
- Revenue
- $485.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Bentonville, AR
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 71-0768702
Organization Overview
The Cancer Challenge is located in Bentonville, AR. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cancer Challenge employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Challenge 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 Challenge generated $485.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $530.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Cancer Challenge has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $4,074,668. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT WORLD-CLASS CANCER CARE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AROUND THE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH OF CANCER. SINCE 1993, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RAISED AND INVESTED OVER $12.2 MILLION IN LOCAL CANCER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SERVING OVER 425,000 PEOPLE. 100% OF THE FUNDS AWARDED ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Teresa L Burke Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $70,260 |
Girish Gupta Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Albright Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Degn Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Robin Green Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Spragg Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $629,288 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,810 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $120,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $728,098 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $228 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$242,876 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $485,450 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $348,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,260 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,565 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,455 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,935 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,421 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,435 |
| Office expenses | $1,322 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $530,142 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,096 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $204,217 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $39,840 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $293,153 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,313 |
| Grants payable | $174,250 |
| Deferred revenue | $61,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $32,422 |
| Total liabilities | $271,985 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,168 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $293,153 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Cancer Challenge has awarded $348,500 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Springdale, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $150,000 |
Fayetteville, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $80,000 |
Springdale, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $75,000 |
Springdale, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS | $20,000 |
Radnor, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $13,500 |
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Cancer Challenge has recieved totaling $31,133.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $11,620 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: EXECUTIVE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $7,500 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: EXECUTIVE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $4,500 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: EXECUTIVE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $4,500 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: EXECUTIVE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13 |
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United Way Of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | $18,831,781 | $22,745,265 |
United Way For Greater Austin Austin, TX | $12,924,459 | $23,251,775 |
Tulsa Area United Way Tulsa, OK | $38,352,626 | $26,094,881 |
United Way Of Denton County Inc Denton, TX | $7,662,302 | $25,065,055 |
United Way Of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | $31,400,744 | $22,733,637 |