Cancer Connection
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Cancer Connection is a grass-roots nonprofit organization that assists Southeast Alaskans living with cancer their families and support systems Cancer Connection sponsors education programs and awareness events with the intent of prevention and early detection of cancer Cancer Connections mission is to bring together health and wellness resources for Southeast Alaska residents facing cancer thereby empowering them to make sound decisions and choices with the goal of prolonging their quality of life whether in time of crisis or fulfillment
- Income
- $172,111
- Spending
- $162,327
- Reserves
- 21.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $83,081 spent. Travel and Apartment Support for those with Cancer diagnosis Our travel grants cover up to 750 each year for cancer care travel-related expenses for Southeast Alaska residents Expenses can include airfare ferry costs lodging and ground transportation Receipts are required Cancer Connection also has rented a one-bedroom apartment near the Virginia Mason and Swedish Medical Centers in Seattle This apartment is available on a first-come basis for SE Alaska Cancer Connection clients who have qualified for our travel assistance program
- $12,640 spent. Each year a Community Health Forum is held in Juneau and now SE Alaskan residents can watch the Forum live through a video feed The health forum is free and includes a distinguished speaker in the area of cancer and health There is a free healthy lunch and medical non-profit related booths prior to the event Approximately 200 attendees every year
- $8,505 spent. Beat the Odds is Cancer Connections only annual fundraiser and brings together hundreds of community members who walk or run our course listen to information about cancer and survivors and participate in door prize and auction fun This outdoor summer activity supports health and togetherness in our community
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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