Cancer Support Community

Organization Overview

Cancer Support Community is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1993. 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 Support Community employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cancer Support Community 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 12/2020, Cancer Support Community generated $15.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2015, Cancer Support Community has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $736,822. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER ARE EMPOWERED BY KNOWLEDGE, STRENGTHENED BY ACTION, AND SUSTAINED BY COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE TOUCHED BY CANCER ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. CSC SERVES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THROUGH A NETWORK OF 50+ LOCAL AFFILIATES, 120+ SATELLITE LOCATIONS, A TOLL-FREE HELPLINE, AND ONLINE SERVICES. CSC ALSO PRODUCES HIGH-QUALITY, MEDICALLY REVIEWED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON VARIOUS CANCER TYPES, AS WELL AS COPING WITH CANCER EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND FINANCIALLY. ALL CSC PROGRAMS ARE RUN BY TRAINED, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CONCERNS FROM DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND POST-TREATMENT TO LONG-TERM SURVIVORSHIP AND/OR END OF LIFE. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE-OF-CHARGE.


THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY'S RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE IS THE FIRST INSTITUTE IN THE UNITED STATES DEDICATED TO PSYCHOSOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL AND SURVIVORSHIP RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN CANCER. THE INSTITUTE EXAMINES THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER AND STUDIES THE DISTINCTIVE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE CANCER EXPERIENCE. THE RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE ALSO MANAGES THE CANCER EXPERIENCE REGISTRY, IN WHICH PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE THE EXPERTS. THE CANCER EXPERIENCE REGISTRY ENABLES PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE CANCER COMMUNITY GAIN INSIGHTS ABOUT THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE CANCER JOURNEY. FINDINGS ARE USED TO INFORM AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL DIRECTLY ADDRESS THESE NEEDS.


THE CANCER POLICY INSTITUTE INFORMS POLICYMAKERS ON THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL OF THE HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL (SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL) CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND BEST DELIVERY PRACTICES. THE CANCER POLICY INSTITUTE DRAWS DIRECTLY ON EXPERIENCES OF CANCER PATIENTS GAINED THROUGH THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY'S DIRECT PATIENT SUPPORT AS WELL AS THE FORMAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS OF THE RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICIES TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT INTO COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Norc
Website
$716,772
Two24media
Video Production
$369,836
Krames
Video Production
$184,270
Creative Circle
Graphic Design
$183,437
Shipshape It
It
$134,130
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$885,583
Fundraising events$599,794
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,308,371
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,793,748
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $56,904
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$190,863
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,661,388

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Cancer Support Community has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY - SOUTH JERSEY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bedminster, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$20,000

WHITMAN WALKER HEALTH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Cancer Support Community has recieved totaling $105,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

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$105,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,000
Ending Balance$10,000

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