Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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
Colorectal Cancer Alliance does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to promote prevention, screening, and early detection through a variety of awareness initiatives, partnerships and pilot programs, screening projects and tools, and campaigns at the national and local level."
Year, State Incorporated:
1999, DE
Colorectal Cancer Alliance seeks to end colorectal cancer through actions like the LEAD FROM BEHIND awareness initiative and Project Cure CRC research fund. The organization reports that it requires targeted programmatic efforts that reach individuals, no matter who or where they are. Colorectal Cancer Alliance reports that, in 2023, 26,342 people were individually assisted through its Helpline. The organization also states that it reduced barriers to better care to26,342 people and 9,307 people were screened for CRC through Alliance initiatives. Additionally, $975,500 were distributed to research and Project Cure CRC was established. 26,573 people received a screening recommendation at quiz.getscreened.org and 1,958 patients and families joined the BlueHQ online support hub.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Colorectal Cancer Alliance's program expenses were:
Prevention: $5,489,160
Patient support: $4,463,070
Community outreach and advocacy: $2,132,087
Research: $1,911,565
Total Program Expenses: $13,995,882
Chief Executive
Michael Sapienza, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$359,609
Chair of the Board
Lee Dranikoff
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Practical Strategy
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
51
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $23,310,319, 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 Colorectal Cancer Alliance's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants and contributions | $23,310,319 |
| Merchandise income | $220,433 |
| Miscellaneous income | $40,880 |
| Investment income | $358,539 |
| Total Income | $23,930,171 |
Programs: 70% Fundraising: 22% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $23,930,171 |
| Total expenses: | $20,002,364 |
| Program expenses | $13,995,882 |
| Fundraising expenses | $4,322,746 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,683,736 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $3,927,807 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,239,279 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,167,086 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,644,698 |
| Total Assets | $16,811,784 |
Note: For the year ended December 31, 2023, CCA reported in-kind donations totaling $3,066,677 form of advertising and other services.
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