Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, 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
Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, Inc. is to provide for and serve the needs of South Texas residents by supporting cancer-related patient care services, programs, research and education.
Year, State Incorporated:
1972, TX
The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation has more than a forty year history of serving the South Texas community. In 2001, the Foundation forged a strategic collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Cancer Center in Houston with the opening of the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic. For the first time ever, full-time, comprehensive pediatric cancer care was available in this medically underserved region. In addition to diagnostic services and leading edge therapies, the Clinic provides other programs vital to positive outcomes for children and their families including a Psychosocial Support Program; a Long Term Survivor Program; In-House Laboratory Services; a Cancer Genetics Clinic; and Childhood Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research. The organization serves thousands of children and families each year.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program Expense | $770,571 |
| Total Program Expenses | $770,571 |
Chair of the Board
Ms. Kathy C. Collins, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
25
Paid Staff Size
2
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements
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 Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Investment Income (loss) | $1,159,027 |
| Donations | $977,065 |
| Royalties | $4,272 |
| Total Income | $2,140,364 |
Programs: 98% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $2,140,364 |
| Total expenses: | $782,765 |
| Program expenses | $770,571 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,487 |
| Administrative expenses | $8,707 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,357,599 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,711,959 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,960,458 |
| Total Liabilities | $47,769 |
| Total Assets | $15,008,227 |
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Report completed by:
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