CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY LOS ANGELES

EIN: 330287070 501(c)(3)

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,169,026
Total Expenses
$1,737,565
Total Assets
$4,021,593
Net Assets
$3,181,407
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JULIA FORTH
Phone
3103142555
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY LOS ANGELES, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY LOS ANGELES IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER ARE EMPOWERED BY KNOWLEDGE, STRENGTHENED BY ACTION, AND SUSTAINED BY COMMUNITY. SINCE 1982, THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY LOS ANGELES (CSCLA), FORMERLY THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED THE LIVES OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN LOS ANGELES AND MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD AFFECTED BY CANCER, ALL WITHOUT THE BURDEN OF COST FOR SERVICES. BECAUSE OF THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY'S GLOBAL EFFORTS, OUR FREE SERVICES ARE NOW CONSIDERED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF QUALITY CANCER CARE. TODAY, CSCLA REPRESENTS THE PATIENT AND FAMILY VOICE IN RESEARCH AND POLICY AND IS COMMITTED TO HEALTH CARE EQUITY, DIRECTLY SERVING THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITIES IN DOWNTOWN AND GREATER LOS ANGELES, THE UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS AND ITS ENVIRONS, AND ALL THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FINANCIAL TOXICITY OF CANCER IN GREATER LOS ANGELES. CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY LOS ANGELES BEGAN AS A SMALL, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION, INSPIRING 50+ LOCATIONS AND AN ADDITIONAL 125 HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIPS AND SATELLITES AROUND THE WORLD. FOUNDER, DR. HAROLD H. BENJAMIN, REVOLUTIONIZED THE GLOBAL CANCER CARE COMMUNITY WITH HIS PATIENT EMPOWERMENT MODEL, ENCOURAGING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO PARTNER WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS, TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTHCARE, AND TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR QUEST FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. CSCLA'S FREE-OF-CHARGE SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELING; CHILD, TEEN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS; EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS; HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES; AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES-FOR ALL AGES, ALL DIAGNOSES, AT ALL STAGES, AND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $651,695

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES:SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR LOVED ONES PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF TRUST AND COMMUNITY IN A CARING AND UPLIFTING ENVIRONMENT. ALL...

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SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES:SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR LOVED ONES PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF TRUST AND COMMUNITY IN A CARING AND UPLIFTING ENVIRONMENT. ALL GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS. IN CSCLA GROUPS, PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER FIND HOPE, SUPPORT, AND REDUCE FEELINGS OF UNWANTED ISOLATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL BY SHARING WITH OTHERS. GROUPS TAKE PLACE AT CITY-WIDE LOCATIONS FOR THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO CSCLA'S MAIN LOCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $231,219

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS (YOGA, TAI CHI, CHI GONG, STRENGTH TRAINING):CSCLA OFFERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES TO COMBAT STRESS AND ANXIETY FOR THOSE FACING CANCER OR IN SUPPORT OF A LOVED ONE...

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS (YOGA, TAI CHI, CHI GONG, STRENGTH TRAINING):CSCLA OFFERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES TO COMBAT STRESS AND ANXIETY FOR THOSE FACING CANCER OR IN SUPPORT OF A LOVED ONE. PILATES, YOGA, T'AI CHI AND MINDFULNESS ARE JUST A FEW OF THE OFFERINGS THAT HELP PEOPLE MANAGE PAIN AND THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT, HELP STRENGTHEN THE BODY, AND ALLEVIATE ANXIETY. FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE WITH CANCER BENEFIT, TOO, AS THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL AND HELP CAREGIVERS TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES WHILE TAKING CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONES.

Program 3
Expenses: $244,212

SHORT-TERM COUNSELING:SHORT-TERM COUNSELING OFFERS INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONCENTRATE ON CANCER-RELATED ISSUES THAT REQUIRE MORE PRIVACY AND IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION...

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SHORT-TERM COUNSELING:SHORT-TERM COUNSELING OFFERS INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONCENTRATE ON CANCER-RELATED ISSUES THAT REQUIRE MORE PRIVACY AND IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION. PRIVATE COUNSELING SESSIONS CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS OR COUPLES INCREASE A SENSE OF CONTROL THROUGH PROBLEM-SOLVING AND EMPOWERMENT, DECREASE FEELINGS OF ISOLATION, ENGENDER HOPE, AND CREATE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,150,013
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $133,323
Other Revenue $-114,310
TOTAL REVENUE $1,169,026

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $61,470
Salaries & Benefits $1,059,672
Fundraising Expenses $246,201
Program Expenses $1,282,131
Other Expenses $616,423
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,737,565

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,169,026 $1,363,220 -0.1%
Expenses $1,737,565 $1,678,052 +0.0%
Net Income $-568,539 $-314,832 +0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
12
Employees
34
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$163,130
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AARON DE LOS REYES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL KURLAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA CHEN MCTERNAN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH LESSER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERI WEINFELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J JEFFREY ASSAF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE HUDDLESTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BURKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH GOLANT PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA KENNEDY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REILLY WHITE PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH SALK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN ROSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN DOST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TJ WALKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM KEEFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA FORTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$149,003 $14,127 $163,130
CRISTIN O'LEARY JONES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,915 $6,155 $124,070
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,169,026 $1,737,565 $4,021,593 $-568,539
2023 $1,363,220 $1,678,052 $4,803,453 $-314,832
2022 $1,280,623 $1,631,879 $5,463,167 $-351,256
2021 $1,332,306 $1,547,417 $5,028,014 $-215,111
2020 $1,154,118 $1,538,293 $4,861,677 $-384,175
2019 $1,073,895 $1,565,683 $5,713,175 $-491,788
2018 $822,911 $1,444,224 $4,939,390 $-621,313
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