EIN 42-1313167

Children's Cancer Connection

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
State
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Connecting Iowa families affected by childhood cancer, offering 60+ programs and support services from diagnosis through the journey.
Also known as...
The Heart Connection Child Cancer Prog; Heart Connection Child Cancer Prog
Total revenues
$1,448,017
2023
Total expenses
$1,330,376
2023
Total assets
$2,555,034
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Children's Cancer Connection

Children's Cancer Connection provides weeklong residential camp for children that have or have had Cancer. We also provide a seperate week of camp for the brothers and sisters of the children diagnosed with Cancer. In addition, we provide day camp programs, family weekends, teen camps, and other retreats throughout the year.
Children's Cancer Connection offers support services and outings as a way to connect children and their families with others who truly understand the devastating effects Cancer has on the entire family. Throughout the year, these programs are offered in the form of family activities and outings, support programming for bereaved families, and group activities.
Children's Cancer Connection strives to be a leader in providing services from diagnosis through the entire journey. Our hospital-based programming supports the child, family, and healthcare team. Programs like the my journey series, includes my journey book, a parent resource and teaching guide for the healthcare team. Beads4bravery allows the child a way of journaling their treatment process by collecting unique beads that represent the different procedures they face. The courage store provides a tracking and reward system to help patients feel empowered throughout treatment.
To provide scholarships for those directly affected by childhood Cancer who attend or plan to attend an accredited two or four year institution. Children's Cancer Connection empowering scholarships include board reimbursement scholarships and tuition assistance. Scholarships in the values from $500-$5,000.

Who funds Children's Cancer Connection

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Principal Charity ClassicGeneral Operations$100,000
Carlson Family FoundationYouth Services$40,000
Iowa Automotive Heritage FoundationTo Support the General Operations of the Charity$30,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $302,948

Personnel at Children's Cancer Connection

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer HinesChief Executive Officer$110,789
Sarah JungersChief Development Officer
Adele, "Deli" LampeFounder
Summer EvansDirector of Marketing and Communications
Bailey MooreDirector of Programs
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Children's Cancer Connection

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,271,206
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$39,942
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-12,865
Net income from fundraising events$108,630
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-2,745
Miscellaneous revenues$43,849
Total revenues$1,448,017

Form 990s for Children's Cancer Connection

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-07990View PDF
2022-122023-06-01990View PDF
2021-122022-06-29990View PDF
2020-122022-05-19990View PDF
2020-122021-07-21990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Principal Charity Classic
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5701 Greendale Rd
Johnston, IA 50131
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
ccciowa.org/ 
Phone
(515) 243-6239
IRS details
EIN
42-1313167
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
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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