Cancer Alliance Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION- AND/OR "CAN"), IS A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN OCTOBER 2002 AS CANCER ALLIANCE OF NAPLES, INC. AND CHANGED ITS NAME TO CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK, INC. ON MARCH 11, 2022. CANS PHYSICAL OFFICE IS IN BONITA SPRINGS IN LEE COUNTY. CAN WAS NAMED 2025 NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR BY SWFL, INC. CANS MISSION IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS RECEIVE THE DIGNITY THEY DESERVE BY OFFERING NON-MEDICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY LIVING EXPENSES AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH ANY TYPE OF CANCER IN COLLIER AND LEE COUNTIES, AND TO CHILDREN ONLY IN HENDRY AND GLADES COUNTIES. CANS VISION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHO ARE DEALING WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 127
- Highest pay
- $122,629, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1.0 million spent. FOR CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORKS (CAN) CLIENTS, A CANCER DIAGNOSIS BRINGS EXTRA EXPENSES SUCH AS COPAYS, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER UNFORESEEN MEDICAL NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE'S A HEIGHTENED DEMAND FOR TRAVEL TO MEDICAL AND TREATMENT APPOINTMENTS. CANS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID IN INSTANCES WHERE CANCER OFTEN HINDERS A PATIENT AND/OR CAREGIVER'S ABILITY TO WORK. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE AND IS FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT OR ARE IN HOSPICE CARE AND MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY. CAN ENROLLS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND HAVE BEEN RESIDENTS OF AN ELIGIBLE COUNTY FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS. THIS FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES RENT/MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, INSURANCE, UTILITY BILLS, PHONE BILLS, GROCERY/GAS GIFT CARDS, CHILDCARE, VEHICLE PAYMENTS, VEHICLE REPAIRS, AND SADLY SOMETIMES FUNERAL ASSISTANCE. THE BURDEN OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS ADDS TO THE DAILY STRESSORS OF LIFE, AND THESE FAMILIES STRIVE TO STAY AFLOAT, OFTEN UNDERESTIMATING THE STRESS BROUGHT ON BY CANCER. CAN ACTS AS A SAFETY NET FOR THESE FAMILIES WHEN THEY HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, CANS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED NON- MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID TO 273 FAMILIES AND 650 INDIVIDUALS TOUCHED BY CANCER. CAN MADE 4,402 NON-MEDICAL PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WHO WERE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT AND PROVIDED AN ANNUAL TOTAL OF 622,076 IN DIRECT NON-MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID. FOR CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORKS (CAN) CLIENTS, A CANCER DIAGNOSIS BRINGS EXTRA EXPENSES SUCH AS COPAYS, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER UNFORESEEN MEDICAL NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE'S A HEIGHTENED DEMAND FOR TRAVEL TO MEDICAL AND TREATMENT APPOINTMENTS. CANS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID IN INSTANCES WHERE CANCER OFTEN HINDERS A PATIENT AND/OR CAREGIVER'S ABILITY TO WORK. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE AND IS FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT OR ARE IN HOSPICE CARE AND MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY. CAN ENROLLS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND HAVE BEEN RESIDENTS OF AN ELIGIBLE COUNTY FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS. THIS FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES RENT/MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, INSURANCE, UTILITY BILLS, PHONE BILLS, GROCERY/GAS GIFT CARDS, CHILDCARE, VEHICLE PAYMENTS, VEHICLE REPAIRS, AND SADLY SOMETIMES FUNERAL ASSISTANCE. THE BURDEN OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS ADDS TO THE DAILY STRESSORS OF LIFE, AND THESE FAMILIES STRIVE TO STAY AFLOAT, OFTEN UNDERESTIMATING THE STRESS BROUGHT ON BY CANCER. CAN ACTS AS A SAFETY NET FOR THESE FAMILIES WHEN THEY HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, CANS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED NON- MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID TO 273 FAMILIES AND 650 INDIVIDUALS TOUCHED BY CANCER. CAN MADE 4,402 NON-MEDICAL PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WHO WERE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT AND PROVIDED AN ANNUAL TOTAL OF 622,076 IN DIRECT NON-MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID.
- $19,114 spent. CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK (CAN) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PATIENTS INCLUDING CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS/RESOURCES, CANCER COMFORT BAGS, WIGS/HEADDRESSES, MASTECTOMY BRAS/BREAST FORMS, AND CLIENT RESPITE EVENTS. CLIENTS UTILIZING THESE SUPPORT PROGRAMS DO NOT NEED TO MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY OR ACTIVE CANCER TREATMENT CRITERIA. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WHEN A FAMILY JOINS CAN, STAFF STRIVE TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, EVEN THOSE BEYOND THE DIRECT SERVICES OFFERED. CAN STAFF RESEARCH AND REFER CLIENTS TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING APPLICATIONS. CAN PARTNERS WITH THESE LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENSURE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, CAN HOSTED A FAMILY RESPITE WEEKEND AT THE HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT. CAN ALSO PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH THANKSGIVING MEALS AND HOSTED A HOLIDAY PARTY IN DECEMBER THAT INCLUDED LUNCH, MUSIC, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS AND GIFT CARDS. ALL OF THESE EVENTS WERE FREE OF CHARGE. CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK (CAN) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PATIENTS INCLUDING CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS/RESOURCES, CANCER COMFORT BAGS, WIGS/HEADDRESSES, MASTECTOMY BRAS/BREAST FORMS, AND CLIENT RESPITE EVENTS. CLIENTS UTILIZING THESE SUPPORT PROGRAMS DO NOT NEED TO MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY OR ACTIVE CANCER TREATMENT CRITERIA. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WHEN A FAMILY JOINS CAN, STAFF STRIVE TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, EVEN THOSE BEYOND THE DIRECT SERVICES OFFERED. CAN STAFF RESEARCH AND REFER CLIENTS TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING APPLICATIONS. CAN PARTNERS WITH THESE LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENSURE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, CAN HOSTED A FAMILY RESPITE WEEKEND AT THE HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT. CAN ALSO PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH THANKSGIVING MEALS AND HOSTED A HOLIDAY PARTY IN DECEMBER THAT INCLUDED LUNCH, MUSIC, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS AND GIFT CARDS. ALL OF THESE EVENTS WERE FREE OF CHARGE.
- $10,943 spent. CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORKS (CAN) KIDSCAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT CLIENT RESPITE EVENTS, LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ASSIST STAFF AT FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND SUPPORT CAN IN RAISING MONEY FOR CLIENT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. ANY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLLIER OR LEE COUNTY CAN HAVE A CHAPTER OR INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS CAN ALSO JOIN KIDSCAN ON THEIR OWN. CHAPTERS ARE LED BY A SCHOOL STAFF WHO IS THE LIAISON BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND CAN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, 98 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN KIDSCAN AND RAISED MONEY AND SOLICITED IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR THE FAMILY RESPITE WEEKEND, THANKSGIVING MEALS, THE DECEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY, AND CLIENT NON- MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID. CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORKS (CAN) KIDSCAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT CLIENT RESPITE EVENTS, LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ASSIST STAFF AT FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND SUPPORT CAN IN RAISING MONEY FOR CLIENT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. ANY HIGH SCHOOL IN COLLIER OR LEE COUNTY CAN HAVE A CHAPTER OR INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS CAN ALSO JOIN KIDSCAN ON THEIR OWN. CHAPTERS ARE LED BY A SCHOOL STAFF WHO IS THE LIAISON BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND CAN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, 98 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN KIDSCAN AND RAISED MONEY AND SOLICITED IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR THE FAMILY RESPITE WEEKEND, THANKSGIVING MEALS, THE DECEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY, AND CLIENT NON- MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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