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EIN 27-4626148

Check For a Lump

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Phoenix
State
Arizona
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
Description
Check For a Lump provides free breast health education, mammograms, testing and direct assistance to breast cancer patients with wigs, support and resources in Arizona, aiming to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The organization's Wig Program has provided 251 women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in Arizona with a free new wig to provide them with comfort and normalcy during this difficult time.
Also known as...
Dont Be A Chump Check for A Lump; Live and Give Foundation
Total revenues
$279,490
2023
Total expenses
$605,406
2023
Total assets
$56,621
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Check For a Lump

Through our Wig Program, we have provided 197 women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in Arizona with a free new wig in 2023. Our assistance program with a free new wig provides these women the comfort and normalcy they deserve while going through a terrifying time in their life. A survey from the American Cancer Society validated the importance of our program reporting that 86 percent of women cancer patients said that looking good helped them feel better and gave them more confidence to cope with their disease. Check for a Lump brings awareness with up to date facts regarding breast cancer and promotes early detection in order to help save lives.

Who funds Check For a Lump

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Unicorn Philanthropy FoundationTo Increase Breast Cancer Awareness Services$90,000
BHHS Legacy FoundationBreast Health Access To Care$75,000
Signeski Family FoundationFor Use in General Tax Exempt Functions$25,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Check For a Lump

NameTitleCompensation
Ashley PlumExecutive Director$63,059
Holly RoseTreasurer$0
Jen UmscheidSecretary$0
Tiffany HousePresident$0
Shelley SakalaTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Check For a Lump

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$279,490
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$279,490

Form 990s for Check For a Lump

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-21990View PDF
2022-122023-04-26990View PDF
2021-122022-08-19990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $90,000 from Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Herberger Foundation
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
360 E Coronado
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
checkforalump.org/ 
Phone
(602) 688-5232
IRS details
EIN
27-4626148
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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