The National Children's Cancer Society
The National Children's Cancer Society
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About this organization
Mission
The National Children's Cancer Society provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.
About
THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY, THROUGH ITS PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, OFFERS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH THE DAUNTING WORLD OF CHILDHOOD CANCER, INCLUDING:TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUND: ENSURES CHILDREN WITH CANCER HAVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT. THE FUND ALLEVIATES THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF TRAVEL AND LODGING FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH CANCER. THIS INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES SUCH AS MILEAGE AND AIRFARE, AND LODGING WHEN A CHILD NEEDS TO STAY NEAR THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AND NONPROFIT LODGING IS UNAVAILABLE.EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND: PROVIDES A CASH STIPEND TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD THAT HAS BEEN INPATIENT OR AWAY FROM HOME FOR (30) CONSECUTIVE DAYS. ASSISTANCE MAY BE USED FOR MORTGAGE, RENT, UTILITY PAYMENTS, CHILDCARE, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, CAR EXPENSES OR TREATMENT-RELATED EXPENSES SUCH AS MEALS AWAY FROM HOME, PRESCRIPTIONS AND PARKING. BEYOND THE CURE: PREPARES CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR LIFE AFTER CANCER BY OFFERING A WEB-BASED INFORMATION CENTER ON LATE EFFECTS AND A LATE EFFECTS ASSESSMENT TOOL, ARCHIVED WEB CONFERENCES, LINKS TO RESOURCES, COMMUNITY CONFERENCES, EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP SURVIVORS MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM: OFFERS PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND SURVIVORS FROM THE PROGRAM STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND PROVIDES RESOURCES AND REFERRALS AS NEEDED.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The national children's cancer society (nccs) provides emotional, financial, and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The national children's cancer society (nccs) provides emotional, financial, and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MO.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 500 N BROADWAY NO 1850, ST LOUIS, MO, 63102.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 19 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$714,902.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization pays $1,342,726 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,106,851 in fundraising expenses.
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