Children's Cancer Foundation
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
Children's Cancer Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to fund locally-based researchers, programs and facilities until every child is assured a healthy cancer-free future."
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, MD
The Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) raises funds for local pediatric oncology facilities, direct service programs for children fighting cancer, and direct researchers for their advancements in safer, more effective cancer treatments. The organization reports that it works to fill the gap left by federal funding locally, by funding researchers and by facilitating partnerships between researchers, families, and with local businesses. Each year, CCF holds a symposium bringing together scientists, physicians, patients, families, donors, and researchers to share information and experiences, with the aim of improving the quality and collaborative efforts within the local pediatric cancer research community.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Children's Cancer Foundation's program expenses were:
Program services: $1,031,249
Total Program Expenses: $1,031,249
Chief Executive
Tasha Museles, President
Compensation*
$178,422
Chair of the Board
Jerrold C. Chadwick, D.M. Jr.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Consultant, My Fresh Solutions LLC
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
3
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Special events
Fundraising costs were 20% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $841,663, 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 Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Realized and unrealized gain on investment | $8,970 |
| Contributions | $668,326 |
| Fundraising events, net | $173,337 |
| Investment income | $16,125 |
| Total Income | $866,758 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $866,758 |
| Total expenses: | $1,394,272 |
| Program expenses | $1,031,249 |
| Fundraising expenses | $175,192 |
| Administrative expenses | $187,831 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-527,514 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,026,549 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $499,035 |
| Total Liabilities | $44,230 |
| Total Assets | $543,265 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance