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The easiest way to help is by donating money to a registered charity. There are many charities that deal with children and cancer. Listed below are few examples. Please be aware that some of these charities do not soley focus on children and cancer. Also please take note of their financial information. We have provided this information so you can make an informed decision knowing how much of your donation is really being spent on helpful programs and how much is being spent on overhead expenses.
National Children's Cancer Society, Inc.
To improve the quality of life for children with cancer by providing direct financial aid, emotional support and advocacy support, and to reduce the risk of children's cancer through education and prevention programs.
Organization Mission
The National Children's Cancer Society seeks to improve a child's chance of surviving cancer by providing direct financial aid and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. We believe that children with cancer will receive the most consistent medical care when their parents can focus on them, rather than the additional burdens caused by cancer. Financial aid includes assistance with lodging, meals, long distance phone calls, transportation, child care, rent, mortgage, etc. Families are required only to show that they have financial need during their child's treatment, regardless of their ability to pay before the child's diagnosis.
Organization Classification
G98—Pediatrics, G30—Cancer, E80—Health (General and Financing)
2004 IRS 990 Form - Financial Statistics
| Total Revenue | $37,930,937 | 85%
of every dollar
is used for
actual programs | | Program Services | $32,112,083 | | Mgmt & General Expense | $373,183 | | Fundraising Expense | $5,477,474 | |
National Childhood Cancer Foundation aka www.curesearch.org
NCCF supports the work of the Children's Oncology Group at over 200 hospitals throughout North America researching cures for children with cancer.
Organization Mission
The foundation's CureSearch mission is to reduce the devastating impact of cancer in children by supporting a network of specialists caring for children with cancer, and conducting nation-wide clinical and laboratory research. In order to achieve its goal to have childhood cancer recognized as a national health priority, the Foundation also advocates for children with cancer and their families by educating the public, and promoting its national advocacy positions through contacts with public officials.
Organization Classification
H98—Pediatrics Research, b0—Cancer Research, G98—Pediatrics
2004 IRS 990 Form - Financial Statistics
| Total Revenue | $51,787,855 | 87%
of every dollar
is used for
actual programs | | Program Services | $45,140,631 | | Mgmt & General Expense | $62,571 | | Fundraising Expense | $3,271,821 | |
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis,Tennessee is one of the world's premier centers. The institution's mission is to find cures for children with catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Organization Mission St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas and opened in 1962. It is supported primarily by funds from volunteer contributions raised by ALSAC. The national fund-raising organization established by Danny Thomas for the purpose of funding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude also receives assistance from federal grants (mainly through the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute), insurance and investments. St. Jude, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world's premier research centers.
Organization Classification
E24—Hospital (Specialty), b0—Cancer Research, H98—Pediatrics Research
2004 IRS 990 Form - Financial Statistics
| Total Revenue | $370,330,449 | 92%
of every dollar
is used for
actual programs | | Program Services | $341,584,254 | | Mgmt & General Expense | $33,571,332 | | Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Nemours Foundation aka kidshealth.org
Nemours, one of the largest children's health systems in the U.S., provides world-class medical care, ground-breaking biomedical research, medical education, and health and prevention services.
Organization Mission
The vision of Nemours is "freedom from disabiling conditions." The Nemours mission is to provide leadership, institutions, and services to restore and improve the health of children through care and programs not readily available, with one high standard of quality and distinction regardless of the recipient's financial status.
Organization Classification
E24—Hospital (Specialty), E32—Ambulatory Health Center, Community Clinic, H98—Pediatrics Research
2004 IRS 990 Form - Financial Statistics
| Total Revenue | $587,885,607 | 67%
of every dollar
is used for
actual programs | | Program Services | $392,248,946 | | Mgmt & General Expense | $72,650,417 | | Fundraising Expense | $842,181 |
CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION
To provide education, support, and advocacy for childhood cancer patients, survivors of childhood cancer and their families.
Organization Mission
Provider of free childhood cancer resources for childhood cancer patients and their families; provider of patient navigational services including information on childhood cancer treatment and support services; and advocacy voice for childhood cancer on national cancer committees.
Organization Classification
G30—Cancer, G98—Pediatrics, E70—Public Health Program
2004 IRS 990 Form - Financial Statistics
| Total Revenue | $304,078 | 57%
of every dollar
is used for
actual programs | | Program Services | $173,740 | | Mgmt & General Expense | $20,922 | | Fundraising Expense | $18,971 |
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