Teen Cancer America (TCA) works to empower and improve the lives of young people with cancer. The organization reports that it creates youth-centered ecosystems that support young people with cancer, their families, and healthcare professionals. TCA reports the it implements a youth-centered approach to cancer which includes: partberubg with hospitals and philanthropists across the country to activate strategies, create needed facilities, and develop services that meet the special requirements of teens and young adults with cancer; building real and virtual youth-friendly environments to enhance the care experience for patients, families, and care teams, facilitating connections and cultivating a sense of community; and enhancing standards for age-targeted care, accelerating collaboration between pediatric and adult specialists, and stimulating dedicated research to improve outcomes and survival for our young people.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Teen Cancer America's program expenses were:
Program services |
$2,805,309 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,805,309 |
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Chief Executive
Simon Davies, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$242,230
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Chair of the Board
Rebecca Rothstein
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor, Merrill Lynch Private Bank and Investment Group
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Board Size
15
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Paid Staff Size
10
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,928,082, 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 Teen Cancer America's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and foundation grants |
$2,327,884 |
Special events income, net |
$2,277,116 |
Other income |
$30,385 |
Total Income |
$4,635,385 |
- Programs: 81%
- Fundraising: 12%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$4,635,385 |
Program expenses |
$2,805,309 |
Fundraising expenses |
$418,225 |
Administrative expenses |
$277,829 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,501,363 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$1,134,022 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,218,769 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,352,791 |
Total Liabilities |
$2,465,873 |
Total Assets |
$4,818,664 |