Prostate Cancer Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Prostate Cancer Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of prostate cancer and ultimately cure it for good."
Year, State Incorporated:
1993, CA
Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) reports that it works to identify and invest in research programs that generate positive results towards improving treatment for prostate cancer. The organization states that it offers a peer-review research program that provides funding to 3,300 scientists conducting research projects and 255 cancer centers and universities. PCF awards grants to support the next generation of researchers working to yield high-impact research and drawn from a variety of medical research disciplines. In 2023, the organization reports that it distributed 24 grants towards cancer research.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Prostate Cancer Foundation's program expenses were:
Research grants: $29,321,704
Scientific conferences and programs: $5,732,530
Public awareness: $7,531,057
Health care provider education: $2,873,061
Total Program Expenses: $45,458,352
Chief Executive
Gina Carithers, President
Chair of the Board
Michael Milken
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Prostate Cancer Foundation
Board Size
33
Paid Staff Size
36
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Gina Carithers assumed the position of President in November 2024. Her compensation is not available at this time. In 2023, Charles Ryan served as PCF's President, receiving $792,413 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
PCF incurred joint costs of $2,888,325 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $1,647,834 was allocated to program expenses and $1,240,491 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $55,335,892, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Prostate Cancer Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants and contributions | $51,683,892 |
| Sponsorships | $3,652,000 |
| Interest and other income | $2,435,259 |
| Total Income | $57,771,151 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $57,771,151 |
| Total expenses: | $55,071,349 |
| Program expenses | $45,458,352 |
| Fundraising expenses | $5,178,016 |
| Administrative expenses | $4,434,981 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,699,802 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $45,397,566 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $48,097,368 |
| Total Liabilities | $43,788,553 |
| Total Assets | $91,885,921 |
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