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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

ZERO Prostate Cancer

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(202) 463-9455
201 North Union Street, Mailbox 110
Alexandria, VA, 22314
https://zerocancer.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

ZERO Prostate Cancer meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to end prostate cancer through research, education, and support."

Year, State Incorporated:
1996, DC

ZERO Prostate Cancer reports that it offers direct support for prostate cancer patients and families, including customized case management, peer-to-peer mentorship, transportation, online resources, and a nationwide network of local support groups. Case managers help patients access financial resources, assist with insurance and Medicare issues, and find emotional support. The organization supplies educational information, operates awareness campaigns, and advocates at the federal, state, and community level for more funding for prostate cancer research.

For the year ended March 31, 2024, ZERO Prostate Cancer's program expenses were:

Patient support $1,900,948
Education and awareness $3,808,025
Research $41,892
Advocacy $1,447,425
Total Program Expenses $7,198,290

Chief Executive
Courtney Bugler, President and Chief Executive Officer

Chair of the Board
Thomas Bognanno

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, President and Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Charities

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
45

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Note: Ms. Bugler began her tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer on August 1, 2023. Her compensation is unavailable. In 2022, Jamie Bearse served as the organization's President and Chief Executive Officer, receiving $289,903 in compensation.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $9,630,326, 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 ZERO Prostate Cancer's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Other income $18,623
In-kind contributions $72,198
Special events, net $74,288
Investment income, net $848,952
Grants and contributions $9,483,840
Total Income $10,497,901

Programs: 73% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $10,497,901
Total expenses: $9,923,099
  Program expenses $7,198,290
  Fundraising expenses $1,598,771
  Administrative expenses $1,126,038
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $574,802
Beginning Net Assets $5,863,465
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,438,267
Total Liabilities $1,057,021
Total Assets $7,495,288

Note: According to ZERO Prostate Cancer's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, the organization received $72,198 in contributed goods and services including legal services ($43,860), food and beverage ($12,474), other services ($10,274), and printwork and supplies ($5,590).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance