Friends Of Kids With Cancer
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
Friends Of Kids With Cancer meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To enrich the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for cancer and blood-related diseases. Its mission is to be an advocate for these special kids and provide them and their families with the recreational, educational and emotional support needed throughout the long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation."
Year, State Incorporated:
1992, MO
Friends of Kids with Cancer's programs are categorized by recreational, educational and emotional. Educational Programs encourage the kids to THINK positive. Emotional Programs provide creative outlets for the kids to FEEL confident. Recreational Programs give kids a reason to SMILE. All services and programs are suggested and/or requested by the medical staff at area treatment centers and are approved by the Service Committee and Board of Directors. A. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS: Educational Support Programs: 1. Educational and Motivational Assistance; high quality cost-free tutoring to enhance scholastic self-esteem for a successful return to school. 2. Educational Testing Program; Toxic chemotherapy treatments cause severe learning difficulties. Tests and assessments determine a baseline study for development and stability. 3. Scholarship Program: Awards 12-16 scholarships ranging from $3,500 to $4,500. B. EMOTIONAL PROGRAMS: 1. Art Therapy; provides a means of communication when words cannot suffice. 2. Psychological Services/Support Groups; These services help the patients and their families deal with the issues that weigh so heavily on their hearts and minds. 3. Play Therapy; Helps children systematically address and resolve their own problems through play that is best suited to their development level. C. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 1. Toy Closets/Toy Chests; Cornerstone of our organization which provides the "little fun things" that can make the devastation of cancer more bearable. 2. Entertainment at Treatment Centers; Computers, TV's video games, etc., are provided to distract the patients from the discomfort of the treatments. 3. Special Assistance; A $200 to $300 gift is provided once a year to all patients in active treatment as suggested by medical staff. 4. Relapse Fund. An additional gift to boost morale to children who unfortunately are experiencing a relapse of their cancer. 5. Parties and Events; Sponsors family parties for families to spend time together to bond outside of the treatment center. 6. Provide meals and snacks to treatment centers for families to enjoy while there. 7. Smile Makers; Provide some of the hottest tickets in town to families to give them a special "free" night out. 8. Memory Makers; Offers patients and families opportunity to spend unforgettable moments with each other at a time most needed.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Friends Of Kids With Cancer's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,426,737 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,426,737 |
Chief Executive
Brandy Bimslager, Executive Director
Compensation*
$115,872
Chair of the Board
Susanne Rosenberg, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
24
Paid Staff Size
8
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, 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 Friends Of Kids With Cancer's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Fundraising Events | $1,063,244 |
| Investment Gain | $903,771 |
| Contributions and Grants | $831,350 |
| Donated Goods and Services | $249,546 |
| Total Income | $3,047,911 |
Programs: 69% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $3,047,911 |
| Total expenses: | $2,060,076 |
| Program expenses | $1,426,737 |
| Fundraising expenses | $367,040 |
| Administrative expenses | $266,299 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $987,835 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,948,956 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $6,936,791 |
| Total Liabilities | $876,440 |
| Total Assets | $7,813,231 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois