Nonprofit · EIN 48-0650257
CANCER ACTION INC
Tax-exempt · OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $558,892 | $531,720 | $27,172 | $2,923,945 | $157,549 | $2,766,396 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $580,277 | $495,843 | $84,434 | $2,752,755 | $53,318 | $2,699,437 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $464,319
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $112,949
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $53,692
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,965
- Net income from gaming
- $2,559
- Other revenue
- -$18,376
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $66,389
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $109,668
- Other salaries and wages
- $148,836
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $285,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,371
- Occupancy
- $66,417
- Travel
- $33
- Depreciation
- $3,229
- Program services (functional)
- $397,265
- Management and general (functional)
- $104,327
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,128
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,752,755
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,923,945
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $157,549
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,766,396
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,426
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,606,554
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,212,587
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $553,809
- Gross receipts
- $2,087,142
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 225
- Year formed
- 1959
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karla Nichols | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $89,527 | $20,142 |
| Brian Levinson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine McIntosh | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhonda Cherry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Otey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Simpson | Former President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Allin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ericka Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Burnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Dehan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Godwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Beth Herrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Jacobson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kamphaus | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Killilea | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Macan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lindsey Reed | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ruthie Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Shropshire | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karla Nichols | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $73,981 | $18,852 |
| Brian Levinson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine McTntosh | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhonda Cherry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Otey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Simpson | Former President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Allin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Burnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Buchanan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Hall | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Harris | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Beth Herrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Macan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vangie Rich | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Shropshire | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Jacobson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kamphaus | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Killilea | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Reed | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruthie Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7010 W 107TH ST STE 110, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212-1837
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karla Nichols, 17409 East 54th Terr Ct S, Independence, MO 64055
- Signed the 990
- Joseph Otey, Board President
- Phone
- (913) 642-8885
- Website
- www.canceractionkc.org
- Return prepared by
- Support Kansas City
Mission
Cancer Action is dedicated to reducing distress and promoting the well-being of those living with, through and beyond cancer in the Kansas City area. Cancer Action meets the physical, emotional, social and financial needs of those with cancer and their families, making a difference one person at a time, offering support through every step of the cancer journey.
Program accomplishments
- Patient Services Program: A diagnosis of cancer can bring many challenges to a person's life and those who care for them. They need a place to turn for support and to help meet the many needs that cancer brings to their lives. For over 65 years, Cancer Action has been that place of hope and help in Kansas City. Cancer Action's Patient Services Program provides direct services, financial assistance, education, emotional support and guidance to individuals facing the many challenges cancer brings to those who live in the greater Kansas City area. Cancer Action offers programs and services that address the physical, emotional, social and financial needs of those with cancer and their families, making a difference one person at a time. Programs and services are offered to any person through every step of their cancer journey. Some of these services include prescription assistance, nutritional supplements, wigs and headwear, medical equipment and supplies, education and emotional support. In 2023, Cancer Action stepped up to meet some of the burdens of families by adding a gas card program for those incurring the additional expenses during cancer treatment. This program had tremendous growth in 2024! 1,200 cancer patients received much needed support to relieve distress and improve their well-being. Many of Cancer Action services are not only life-improving, but life-saving to those who are most in need in our community.Expenses $364,079 · grants $66,389
- Volunteer Program: Volunteer Program recruits, trains, and manages the many volunteers that help offer support, comfort and care to the agency's clients. Cancer Action has always been fortunate to have an army of volunteers offering support to the organization and those we serve; we have a number of volunteers who raise funds through special events held during the year.Expenses $17,517
- Community Education Program: Cancer Action provides education on a variety of topics related to cancer and cancer care. Education is provided through various methods. Cancer Action staff educate people one-on-one through phone calls and presents at other health care events when the opportunities arise.Expenses $15,669
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0650257
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,923,945
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,087,142
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $558,892 | $531,720 | $2,923,945 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $580,277 | $495,843 | $2,752,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $648,242 | $439,235 | $2,541,209 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-0650257).
Questions about CANCER ACTION INC
- What is the EIN of CANCER ACTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CANCER ACTION INC is 48-0650257.
- Is CANCER ACTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to CANCER ACTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CANCER ACTION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CANCER ACTION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CANCER ACTION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CANCER ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Karla Nichols.
- Who are the officers and directors of CANCER ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,527 (Karla Nichols, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CANCER ACTION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $558,892, expenses of $531,720 and total assets of $2,923,945 at year end.
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