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National Canine Cancer Foundation Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 30581083 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE H30 · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.wearethecure.org
revenue
$475K
expenses
$482K
net assets
$23K
employees
7
volunteers
7
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

The National Canine Cancer Foundation strives to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in dogs through education, outreach and research. They also help save lives through prevention, finding cures, better treatments, more accurate cost effective diagnostic methods in dealing with cancer and diminishing dogs suffering from cancer.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Canine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem in dogs. The organization focuses on education, outreach, and research to find cures, improve treatments, and develop more accurate diagnostic methods. They aim to diminish suffering from canine cancer through prevention and better care.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Chase Away K9 Cancer Fund
A fund dedicated to supporting efforts to combat canine cancer.
Hemangiosarcoma Research Fund
A fund specifically for research into Hemangiosarcoma in dogs.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Canine Cancer Treatment & Support 14 activities
    • Canine Cancer Education and Resource Library
      Maintains a comprehensive Cancer Library and provides free educational resources such as the Dog Wellness Journal, Questions to Ask Your Vet guide, wellness planner, blog articles, and information for newly diagnosed dogs, including cancer staging and treatment options.
    • Canine Cancer Podcast and Expert Engagement
      Produces a podcast featuring expert interviews and stories on canine cancer research and treatment, offered free to CORE Members and the public.
    • Canine Cancer Research Grant Funding
      Provides research grants totaling $849,740 to support canine cancer research, advancing projects from laboratory development into clinical trials.
    • Connecting Dog Owners with Researchers
      Connects individuals with Dr. Michael Kent and other researchers who volunteer their time to support the fight against canine cancer.
    • Financial and Treatment Navigation Support
      Provides guidance on financial support options and fundraising ideas for canine cancer treatment costs, along with resources to help dog owners navigate veterinary oncology consultations.
    • Funding Allocation and Organizational Capacity
      Directs approximately 85% of incoming funds toward education, outreach, and research initiatives; uses subscription-based platforms to generate sustainable funding for canine cancer research.
    • Funding Canine Cancer Research
      Provides research grants to advance life-altering canine cancer research, supporting projects from laboratory development into clinical trials. The organization has donated $849,740 in research grants for canine cancer research.
    • Offering Grief Support for Pet Owners
      Provides free downloadable grief journals (18-page) with prompts to help pet owners process the loss of their dog to cancer.
    • Pet Loss Support Services
      Offers grief support resources including an 18-page downloadable grief journal and a Memorial Wall where individuals can honor dogs affected by cancer, with options for commemorative contributions and photo submissions.
    • Producing a Canine Cancer Podcast
      Produces a podcast featuring expert interviews and stories about canine cancer research and treatment, with free access for CORE Members.
    • Providing Educational Resources on Canine Cancer
      Offers a comprehensive library of information on canine cancers, including details on every known cancer, effective treatments, new diagnostic methods, and stages of cancer. This includes free downloadable resources like the "Dog Wellness Journal," "Questions to Ask Your Vet," and a blog with articles from veterinarians.
    • Providing Financial Support Information for Treatment
      Offers information and tips on financial support options and fundraising ideas to help dog owners manage the costs of canine cancer treatment.
    • Sharing Canine Cancer Survivor Stories
      Shares stories of dogs who have overcome cancer to provide hope and inspiration to other dog owners.
    • Survivor Stories and Public Engagement
      Shares survivor stories of dogs who have overcome cancer and maintains a public FAQ section to inform and engage the community on canine cancer and foundation resources.
  • Pet Memorial & Tribute Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a Memorial Wall and Honoring Donations
      Maintains a Memorial Wall to honor dogs affected by cancer, supporting research through commemorative contributions. The organization also lists individuals who have made memorial or honor donations, often including photographs of the dogs.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocating for Pet Cancer Awareness
      Conducts annual Pet Cancer Awareness Month campaigns in May, utilizing shareable graphics and social media engagement to raise awareness.
    • Check Your Dog Day and Monthly Screening Campaign
      Runs the Check Your Dog Day initiative, including monthly at-home screening promotion, distribution of downloadable Check Your Dog cards, and a monthly #CheckYourDog social media campaign featuring dog owner submissions.
    • Pet Cancer Awareness Month Campaign
      Conducts an annual awareness campaign each May featuring shareable graphics and social media engagement to promote pet cancer awareness.
    • Promoting Early Detection of Canine Cancer
      Runs the "Check Your Dog Day" initiative to encourage monthly at-home screenings for early detection of canine cancer. This includes a monthly social media campaign and distribution of educational materials developed with OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$475K
Contributions & grants$460K97%
Program service revenue$12K2%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$482K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$313K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$293K
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$270K
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +29.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sara Nice Director 40 $83K
Gary D Nice President & Director 40 $81K
board members · 5
  • Bruce Shultz — Director
  • Dottie Simmons Parham — Director
  • Elicia Calhoun — Director
  • Keith Cameron — Director
  • Lyn Lenizo — Treasurer
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • ACVIM Finder Partner — Recommended as a source for finding a veterinary specialist.
  • Chase Away K9 Cancer Partner — Donor advised fund of NCCF that helped create canine cancer prevention resources in partnership with OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Chase Away K9 Cancer Fund Partner — Receives donations made through the National Canine Cancer Foundation's donation wall.
  • Colorado State University Partner — Collaborates with faculty member Dr. Chad Johannes on innovations in veterinary oncology.
  • Decentraland metaverse community project “Furever on the Blockchain” Partner — Made a donation through a metaverse-based community initiative, reflecting innovative engagement.
  • Dove Lewis Veterinary Specialty Partner — Collaborates with staff member Kelsey Renauer on canine blood donation awareness.
  • Dr. Kyle Stevenson Partner — Provides wise words about canine cancer and walks through what to expect on the canine cancer journey.
  • Dr. Michael Kent Partner — Connects individuals with Dr. Michael Kent and other researchers who donate their time to support the fight against canine cancer.
  • Facebook Partner — Partners with Facebook to facilitate birthday fundraisers and other fundraising campaigns for canine cancer research and education.
  • Flying Dogs Agility Fundraising Event Partner — Conducted a fundraising event that resulted in a donation to support canine cancer research.
  • Gary A. and Debra L. Michelson Charitable Fund Funder — Made a donation in memory of a dog, indicating financial support for the organization's mission.
  • GuideStar Government — Recognized with the GuideStar Silver Seal of Transparency.
  • Kensington Veterinary Hospital Partner — Made a donation in memory of a dog, indicating a partnership or engagement with the National Canine Cancer Foundation.
  • OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Partner — Collaborated with NCCF to develop canine cancer prevention educational materials.
  • Scientific Advisory Board Partner — Advisory body providing expertise and guidance on canine cancer research and initiatives.
  • Sleeping Giant Agility Club Partner — Made a donation to the Chase Away K9 Cancer Fund, indicating organizational support.
  • UC Davis Partner — Features Dr. Michael Kent in discussion on advances in veterinary oncology.
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Partner — Features Dr. Trepanier from the university discussing environmental cancer risks in dogs.
  • Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Partner — Partners with the organization to discuss the NuQ early detection liquid biopsy test for canine cancer.
  • Yale School of Medicine Partner — Collaborates with Dr. Mark Mamula on immunotherapy research for canine cancer.