CanCare, Inc.
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
CanCare, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To provide hope and healing to our cancer community by ensuring that anyone facing cancer can have a survivor by their side.
Year, State Incorporated:
1990, TX
CanCare, Inc. provides the following services: One-on-One emotional support of cancer patients and family members. Individuals requesting support are matched with CanCare volunteers who have experienced the same type of cancer or similar circumstances.
On-on-One Support: Provides free one-on-one, empotional support for the cancer patient and family members. Individuals requesting support are matched with CanCare volunteers who have experienced the same type of cancer or similar circumstances.
Healthcare Facility Visitation: Volunteers regularly visit cancer patients in Houston area hospitals, helping patients and family members feel cared for beyond their medical needs.
Learn more about their programs and services at www.cancare.org.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, CanCare, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program services | $675,760 |
| Total Program Expenses | $675,760 |
Chief Executive
Darcie Wells, President & CEO
Chair of the Board
Sandra Beno
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
N/A
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
8
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 CanCare, Inc.'s audited financial statements - combined for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Special events | $827,392 |
| Contributions | $534,697 |
| Investment income (lost), net | $109,012 |
| Other income | $2,719 |
| Less direct donor benefits | $-127,702 |
| Total Income | $1,346,118 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $1,346,118 |
| Total expenses: | $932,363 |
| Program expenses | $675,760 |
| Fundraising expenses | $131,801 |
| Administrative expenses | $124,802 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $413,755 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,988,531 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,402,286 |
| Total Liabilities | $99,014 |
| Total Assets | $2,501,300 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas