Friend for Life Cancer Support Network
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
Friend for Life Cancer Support Network meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To help adults diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery by pairing them with a trained survivor of a similar experience so they can face cancer with someone who’s been there.
Year, State Incorporated:
1988, KY
Friend for Life volunteers are cancer survivors and caregivers who complete training developed by healthcare professionals to prepare them to support others as they confront the emotional, psychological, and practical uncertainties posed by a cancer diagnosis. The nonprofit refers to its volunteers as Peer Navigators. Callers are matched with Peer Navigators by diagnosis and course of treatment and, to the extent possible, by age and gender. No other organization in the area offers this form of one-on-one support for all types of cancer.
For the year ended April 30, 2024, Friend for Life Cancer Support Network's program expenses were:
| Program services | $98,444 |
| Total Program Expenses | $98,444 |
Chief Executive
Judy Kasey Houlette, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Kristen Mellinger
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Director, Underwriting and Policy Services, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
2
Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, 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 Friend for Life Cancer Support Network's IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, gifts, grants | $81,679 |
| Fundraising events, net | $61,301 |
| Total Income | $142,980 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $142,980 |
| Total expenses: | $120,503 |
| Program expenses | $98,444 |
| Fundraising expenses | $15,385 |
| Administrative expenses | $6,674 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $22,477 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $132,213 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $154,690 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $154,690 |
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