Program areas at West Cancer Foundation
The organization maintains a fellows program in which it provides grant funding to the university of Tennessee health science center to provide funding for residents who are training in oncology.
The organization provides breast Cancer screening and diagnostic testing to encourage early detection of Cancer for underinsured and uninsured patients.
The organization provides grant funding to the university of memphis to fund research programs in areas that advance Cancer treatment, promote community health and wellness, and/or provide supportive patient care.
The organization provides transportation services for patients to allow them to travel to and from medical appointments. The organization also provides support programs for lymphedema patients and provides support prostheses and clothing for women post-mastectomy.
Grants made by West Cancer Foundation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation | Cultivate Research on Campus for Advancing Cancer Treatment, Promotion of Community Health, & Provision of Supportive Patient Care | 2022-12 | $93,563 |
Who funds West Cancer Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at West Cancer Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Leighanne Soden | Secretary | $0 | 2023-11-24 |
| Jennifer Strain | Director of Development | | 2023-11-24 |
| Rachel Brown | Manager of Community Engagement and Outreach | | 2023-11-24 |
| Steve Wishnia | President | $0 | 2023-11-24 |
| Harry Smith | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-11-24 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for West Cancer Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,936,333 | $1,127,128 | 71.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $58,346 | $15,083 | 286.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,453 | $-46 | 3258.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $58,519 | $764,432 | -92.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,054,651 | $1,906,597 | 7.8% |
Organizations like West Cancer Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | 501(c)(3) | Beaumont, TX | $1,843,204 |
| Lung Cancer Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $1,133,466 |
| Imerman Angels | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,703,739 |
| Zero Prostate Cancer | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $9,365,841 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Plymouth Meeting, PA | $4,737,059 |
| The Women's Breast and Heart Initiative Florida Affiliate | 501(c)(3) | Miami Lakes, FL | $835,850 |
| Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $4,150,368 |
| Cancer Support Community Valley Venturasanta Barbara | 501(c)(3) | Westlake Village, CA | $880,934 |
| The Kelly S Brush Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Burlington, VT | $2,407,659 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $4,628,009 |
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 850 Ridge Lake Blvd 207
- Memphis, TN 38120
- Metro area
- Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- County
- Shelby County, TN
- Website URL
- westcancerfoundation.org/Â
- Phone
- (901) 322-2984
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-4118484
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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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