Children's Cancer Association
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
Children's Cancer Association does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
CCA does not meet this Standard because:
- According to the organization's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, CCA spent $3,943,222 or 61% of its total expenses on programs.
Standard 9 (Fund Raising Expense Ratio)
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts.
CCA does not meet this Standard because:
- According to the organization's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, CCA spent $1,518,616 or 38% of its total fundraising-related contributions ($4,265,271).
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
CCA does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://joyrx.org/, does not indicate:
- How to inform the charity that the visitor does not want his/her information shared with others.
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1, 15, 19
Children's Cancer Association meets the remaining 14 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to provide seriously ill children with uplifting and engaging experiences that bring measurable and immediate improvement to their emotional and mental wellness.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1995, OR
Also Known As:
JoyRx
Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) provides multi-tiered services to children and families at no cost, offering in-hospital programs, family and emotional support, access to information, use of a family retreat home, and opportunities for children, teens, and family members to experience joy, comfort, and respite while battling life-threatening illnesses. CCA provides programs in music, mentorship, and nature to reduce loneliness, stress, and the perception of pain for children. JoyRx Music delivers trained musicians to children of all ages and diagnoses through in-person visits, virtual live music sessions, and on-demand performances and lessons. The organization’s mentorship program matches trained mentors with children experiencing long hospital stays. Mentors bring toys, games, and activities to help relieve stress, induce laughter, and dispel loneliness. JoyRx Nature provides families access to the Alexandra Ellis Caring Cabin on the Oregon coast, for a five-day retreat, to relax, explore, and reenergize. In 2023, the organization reports that it served 36,594 seriously ill children across the United States through 206,541 service interactions.
For the year ended April 30, 2024, Children's Cancer Association's program expenses were:
| JoyRx Music | $2,214,615 |
| Community outreach, education, and resources | $929,418 |
| JoyRx Mentorship | $451,280 |
| JoyRx Nature | $335,286 |
| Science of Joy | $12,623 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,943,222 |
Chief Executive
Danielle York, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$316,954
Chair of the Board
Clare Hamill
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Nike Growth Initiatives, Nike, Inc.
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
63
*2023 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, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 36% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,265,271, 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 Children's Cancer Association's audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Other income | $68,415 |
| Investment income, net | $83,924 |
| In-kind contributions | $206,474 |
| Contributions and grants | $4,058,797 |
| Total Income | $4,417,610 |
Programs: 61% Fundraising: 24% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $4,417,610 |
| Total expenses: | $6,441,364 |
| Program expenses | $3,943,222 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,518,616 |
| Administrative expenses | $979,526 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,023,754 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,531,496 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,316,127 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,654,123 |
| Total Assets | $5,970,250 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended April 30, 2024, CCA received in-kind contributions of $206,474 in the form of services ($142,107), goods and materials ($57,367), and office facilities ($7,000).
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