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COLLEEN'S DREAM FOUNDATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 455323829 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · colleensdream.org
revenue
$27K
expenses
$32K
net assets
$218K
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO FUNDING INVESTIGATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF DEVELOPING AN ACCURATE EARLY DETECTION TEST FOR OVARIAN CANCER, NO TEST CURRENTLY EXISTS. SEE SCH O FOR MORE DETAILS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Colleen's Dream Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to funding scientific research for early detection of ovarian cancer, a disease often diagnosed in late stages due to vague symptoms and lack of screening tools. Founded in 2012 by Nicole and Billy Cundiff in honor of Nicole's mother, Colleen Drury, the organization supports cutting-edge research at top U.S. medical institutions. It also raises public awareness about ovarian cancer symptoms and advocates for increased education and funding to improve survival rates.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Do it for the Gram
Public awareness campaign where social media photos with butterfly murals at Pacific Retail centers generate donations for ovarian cancer research on World Ovarian Cancer Day
Luau for the Dream
Annual fall fundraising event during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month featuring a themed party with fire dancers, pig roast, and silent disco to support research
Research Grant Program
Funds investigational scientific research at leading U.S. institutions to develop accurate early detection tests for ovarian cancer; has awarded 48 grants totaling over $1.2 million to 27 institutions since 2012
Ride for the Dream
Cross-country fundraising bike ride initiative to raise money for ovarian cancer research, exemplified by a 3,200-mile journey across America
Spa for the Dream
Partnership with Sanctuary Spa where 10% of service proceeds during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month are donated to the foundation
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Cancer Early Detection Research 4 activities
    • Fund ovarian cancer research
      Funds investigational scientific research to develop early detection tests for ovarian cancer, including seed funding for young investigators and grants to major research institutions. Has awarded 48 research grants totaling over $1.2 million to 27 institutions since 2012.
    • Funding Ovarian Cancer Research
      Funds investigational scientific research focused on developing an accurate early detection test for ovarian cancer, providing seed funding to young investigators. Since 2012, the organization has awarded 48 research grants totaling over $1.2 million to 27 institutions, including major cancer centers.
    • Funding ovarian cancer research
      Funds investigational scientific research to develop an accurate early detection test for ovarian cancer, including seed funding for young investigators. Since 2012, awarded 48 research grants totaling over $1.2 million to 27 institutions, including the University of Arizona Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and University of Nebraska Medical Center.
    • Funding ovarian cancer research
      Funds investigational scientific research to develop an accurate early detection test for ovarian cancer, including seed funding for young investigators and support for cutting-edge projects at institutions such as the University of Arizona Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and University of Nebraska Medical Center. Since 2012, awarded 48 research grants totaling over $1.2 million to 27 institutions.
  • Disease Awareness & Education Campaigns 3 activities
    • Advocacy and public awareness engagement
      Engages in public advocacy by sharing leadership experiences in preventive care for ovarian cancer through national media features, such as a Health magazine online feature on fallopian tube removal.
    • Advocacy and public awareness engagement
      Engages in public advocacy by sharing leadership experiences in major health publications, such as the CEO's feature in Health magazine discussing preventive measures like fallopian tube removal to reduce ovarian cancer risk.
    • Public advocacy and awareness engagement
      Engages in public advocacy by sharing leadership experiences in national media, such as a feature in Health magazine where CEO Nicole Cundiff discussed preventive measures against ovarian cancer, including fallopian tube removal.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$27K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$218K
Cash$218K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$218K
Liquid reserves82.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -55.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • ERICA ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE CUNDIFF — PRESIDENT/CEO, DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM CUNDIFF — SECRETARY/TREASURER, DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Arizona Foothills Magazine Partner — Nominated Colleen's Dream Foundation for NonProfit of the Year and facilitated a public voting campaign.
  • Butterfly Effect (BE) Partner — Partnership for the "Social Butterfly" mural movement, created by Tasha Wahl, to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
  • Conry Ag Service Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.
  • Duke Cancer Institute Partner — Recipient of Colleen's Dream funding for research.
  • Greg Conry Partner — Individual who organized and participated in a cross-country bike ride fundraiser for Colleen's Dream Foundation.
  • GuideStar Network — Colleen's Dream is a GuideStar Exchange Gold Participant, indicating transparency and data sharing with the platform.
  • Harlan Huff n' Puffers Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — Recipient of Colleen's Dream funding for research.
  • Kroger Hauling Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.
  • Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) Partner — Partnership to support women globally for World Ovarian Cancer Day through "Social Butterfly" murals at their shopping centers, with photos benefiting ovarian cancer research.
  • Peoples Bank Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.
  • Sanctuary Spa Partner — Partnered for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, with Sanctuary Spa donating ten percent of proceeds to Colleen's Dream Foundation.
  • Schaben Insurance Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.
  • The Green Riders Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.
  • University of Arizona Cancer Center Partner — Recipient of Colleen's Dream funding for research.
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center Partner — Recipient of Colleen's Dream funding for research.
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Partner — Recipient of Colleen's Dream funding for research.
  • WACER Gardens Funder — Listed as a supporter of the "Ride for the Dream" fundraiser.