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BAG IT

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 743097354 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE G02 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.bagitcancer.org
revenue
$596K
expenses
$575K
net assets
$229K
employees
9
volunteers
31
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

BAG IT EDUCATES, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS THOSE IMPACTED BY CANCER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bag It Cancer is a nonprofit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering individuals impacted by cancer. Through their Bag It Bags and Cancer Resource Center, they provide essential resources and tools for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers at all stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $154K
    BAG IT'S 4-DAY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR CANCER ADVOCATES, ESCAPE TO THRIVE (ENCOURAGING AND SUSTAINING CANCER ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND EFFORTS) WAS SCHEDULED TO CELEBRATE IT'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN EARLY 2021. DUE TO COVID-19 AND MOST OF THE INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING BEING CANCER SURVIVORSIT WAS POSTPONED TWICE, BUT DID OCCUR IN MAY, 2022 WITH OVER 50 ATTENDEES CELEBRATING ADVOCACY, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT ESCAPE TO THRIVE HAS HAD ON THEIR ROLE IN CANCER ADVOCACY AND REJUVENATING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO RETURN HOME AND CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THIS CONFERENCE IMPACTS HUNDREDS OF CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS AS ATTENDEES RETURN HOME WITH MANY NEW SKILLS AND IMPROVED ATTITUDES TO CONTINUE THEIR ADVOCACY WORK. THE OVERALL GOALS ARE TO BUILD CAPACITY, DEVELOP COLLABORATIONS AND EXPLORE SELF-CARE. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2011, OVER 105 ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN REPRESENTED AT ESCAPE TO THRIVE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Bag It Bags
Provides comprehensive resources and tools for cancer patients and caregivers, including information on diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Escape to THRIVE Conference
An annual conference offering education and support for cancer advocates, focusing on the latest in oncology and patient care.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Cancer Treatment & Prevention Education 6 activities
    • Development and maintenance of cancer resource materials
      BAG IT develops and regularly updates resource brochures and an online Resource Center with information from reliable cancer partners. These materials, including downloadable forms for managing medical information, are reviewed by healthcare advisors and patients for authenticity and relevance.
    • Development and maintenance of cancer resource materials
      BAG IT develops and regularly updates resource brochures and an online Resource Center with information from reliable cancer partners. They also provide downloadable and fillable PDF forms to help patients manage medical information.
    • Distribution of informational "Bag It Bags" for cancer patients
      BAG IT distributes "Bag It Bags" free of charge to individuals affected by cancer, often through healthcare providers. These bags contain customizable guidebooks, resource brochures, and in-depth information on various cancer types, diagnosis, testing, treatment, and support, available in English, Spanish, and bicultural versions. Over 100,000 bags have been distributed.
    • Distribution of informational "Bag It Bags" for cancer patients
      BAG IT distributes "Bag It Bags" free of charge to individuals affected by cancer, often through healthcare providers. These bags contain customizable guidebooks, resource brochures, and in-depth information on various cancer types, diagnosis, treatment, and support, available in English, Spanish, and bicultural versions. Over 100,000 bags have been distributed.
    • Publication of "Paths to Survivorship" guide
      BAG IT publishes "Paths to Survivorship," a guide that compiles content from various cancer authorities to provide comprehensive information for cancer patients.
    • Publication of "Paths to Survivorship" guide
      BAG IT publishes "Paths to Survivorship," a guide that compiles content from various cancer authorities to provide comprehensive information for cancer patients.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Annual "Escape to THRIVE Conference"
      BAG IT hosts an annual conference for cancer advocates, offering oncology and patient education, including courses focused on well-being and balance for individuals affected by cancer.
    • Hosting the "Escape to THRIVE Conference"
      BAG IT hosts an annual conference for cancer advocates, offering oncology and patient education, including courses focused on well-being and balance for individuals affected by cancer.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$596K
Contributions & grants$216K36%
Program service revenue$328K55%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$49K
expenses
Total expenses$575K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$194K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$358K
Cash$113K
Investments$0
Liabilities$129K
Net assets$229K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +104.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MINDY GRIFFITH PRESIDENT/EXEC DIRECTOR 45 $65K
board members · 7
  • GINNY KOKORUDZ — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN CLARKE — DIRECTOR
  • MATT NELSON — DIRECTOR
  • MELINDA MAUNTEL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE BONITO — BOARD CHAIR
  • MIGUEL GOMEZ — TREASURER
  • RICHARD WHITE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 41

who they work with

  • American Cancer Society Partner — Content from ACS is compiled into the English Bag It Bag.
  • American Institute for Cancer Research Partner — Content contributor to "Paths to Survivorship" and "CancerResource: Living Well with Cancer and Beyond"
  • American Institute for Cancer Research Partner — Content from AICR is compiled into the English Bag It Bag.
  • American Institute for Cancer Research Partner — Source of information for a brochure on managing cancer treatment side effects and healthy lifestyle.
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology Partner — Content contributor to "Paths to Survivorship"
  • CLL Society Partner — Partnered to provide a cancer-specific Bag It Bag for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
  • CLL Society Partner — Partnered to provide content for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) specific Bag It Bags
  • CLL Society Partner — Partnered to provide content for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)-Specific Bag It Bags.
  • Cancer Care, Inc. Partner — Content contributor to "Paths to Survivorship"
  • Cancer Nation Partner — Content from Cancer Nation is compiled into the English Bag It Bag.
  • Colontown Partner — Partnered to develop a Bag It Bag for colorectal cancer patients and caregivers.
  • Colontown Partner — Partnered to provide content for Colorectal Cancer specific Bag It Bags
  • Colontown Partner — Partnered to provide content for Colorectal Cancer-Specific Bag It Bags.
  • GO2 for Lung Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide a cancer-specific Bag It Bag for Lung Cancer.
  • GO2 for Lung Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide content for Lung Cancer specific Bag It Bags
  • GO2 for Lung Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide content for Lung Cancer-Specific Bag It Bags.
  • Hope for Stomach Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide a cancer-specific Bag It Bag for Stomach Cancer.
  • Hope for Stomach Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide content for Stomach Cancer specific Bag It Bags
  • Hope for Stomach Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide content for Stomach Cancer-Specific Bag It Bags.
  • Instituto Nacional del Cáncer Partner — Source of information for resource brochures, and originally published a guide on caregiving.
  • Living Beyond Breast Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide a cancer-specific Bag It Bag for Metastatic Breast Cancer.
  • Living Beyond Breast Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide content for Metastatic Breast Cancer specific Bag It Bags
  • Living Beyond Breast Cancer Partner — Partnered to provide content for Metastatic Breast Cancer-Specific Bag It Bags.
  • National Bone Marrow Transplant Link Partner — Partnered to provide a cancer-specific Bag It Bag for Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD).
  • National Bone Marrow Transplant Link Partner — Partnered to provide content for Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) specific Bag It Bags
  • National Bone Marrow Transplant Link Partner — Partnered to provide content for Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)-Specific Bag It Bags.
  • National Cancer Institute Partner — Content contributor to "Paths to Survivorship," "Taking Time," and "Caring for the Caregiver"
  • National Cancer Institute Partner — Content from NCI is compiled into the English Bag It Bag.
  • National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Partner — Content contributor to "Paths to Survivorship"
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network Partner — Content contributor to "Paths to Survivorship"
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