Pancreatic Cancer Action 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
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients."
Year, State Incorporated:
1999, CA
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) reports that it is a nationwide network of people working together to end pancreatic cancer. The organization funds and works to advance private research, advocates for increased federal research funding, provides services and support to patients, and raises awareness in communities across the nation. In 2024, PanCAN reports that the organization had over 69,200 patient service interactions and over 48,500 patient service contacts.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's program expenses were:
| Research and scientific affairs | $27,231,139 |
| Advocacy | $1,136,745 |
| Patient services | $4,788,744 |
| Community engagement | $7,937,565 |
| Total Program Expenses | $41,094,193 |
Chief Executive
Julie M. Fleshman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$779,506
Chair of the Board
Karen Young
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chair, PwC USA LLP Board of Partners, Global Clines Partner, PwC United States
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
205
*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, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
PanCAN incurred joint costs of $385,823 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $215,096 was allocated to program expenses and $170,727 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $36,493,293, 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 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Other income | $20,799 |
| In-kind contributions | $130,035 |
| Investment return | $1,861,915 |
| Clinical research contracts | $8,510,939 |
| Special events, net | $13,437,790 |
| Contributions | $22,925,468 |
| Total Income | $46,886,946 |
Programs: 68% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 21%
| Total Income | $46,886,946 |
| Total expenses: | $60,494,409 |
| Program expenses | $41,094,193 |
| Fundraising expenses | $6,679,797 |
| Administrative expenses | $12,720,419 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-13,607,463 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $48,820,436 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $35,212,973 |
| Total Liabilities | $21,060,860 |
| Total Assets | $56,273,833 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, PanCAN received in-kind gifts totaling $130,035 in the form of services ($127,788) and food ($2,247).
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