Cancer Care Services
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Cancer Care Services meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to support cancer patients, care for caregivers, and empower survivors to reduce the impact of cancer in Tarrant County.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1946, TX
Cancer Care Services (CCS) reports it provides emotional, financial, practical, social, and mental health support services at no cost to clients. The organization supports cancer patients of all types and ages. CCS offers direct financial assistance to low-income cancer patients for help with health insurance premiums, transportation, nutrition, medication copays, or emergency funds. In 2023, the organization reported it provided $463,545 of financial assistance, paid 440 bills for cancer patients, and screened and raised awareness for 367 individuals.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Cancer Care Services's program expenses were:
| Journey of Hope | $2,377,433 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,377,433 |
Chief Executive
Melanie Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$164,464
Chair of the Board
Joseph Austin, JD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Associate Attorney, Kelly Hart
Board Size
25
Paid Staff Size
40
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 24% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,530,197, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Cancer Care Services's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $2,481,951 |
| Program contracts | $817,363 |
| Investment income, net | $360,849 |
| In-kind contributions | $29,496 |
| United Way allocation | $18,750 |
| Rental income | $3,000 |
| Total Income | $3,711,409 |
Programs: 71% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $3,711,409 |
| Total expenses: | $3,357,903 |
| Program expenses | $2,377,433 |
| Fundraising expenses | $610,046 |
| Administrative expenses | $370,424 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $353,506 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,863,639 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $5,217,145 |
| Total Liabilities | $90,800 |
| Total Assets | $5,307,945 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, CCS received in-kind contributions totaling $29,496, in the form of medical supplies and miscellaneous goods.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance