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Cancer Connection Inc

EIN 04-3493483 • 501(c)3 • Northampton, MA

Profile

Cancer connection provides a haven where people with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers can learn to cope with the physical and emotional turmoil that is part of a cancer diagnosis and to explore ways to enhance their strength, (continued on sch. O)their hope and their care through support groups, integrative therapies, creative activities, exercise classes and education. All services are offered free of charge.

41 Locust StreetNorthampton, MA 01060

cancer-connection.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.89x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-5.9%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-9.4%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$1,919,052

Down $120,836 (-5.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$847,591

Down $158,236 (-16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,071,461

Up $37,400 (+3.6%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$949,242

Down $98,136 (-9.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$960,775

Down $31,734 (-3.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$11,533

Down $66,402 (-121%) from 2023

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Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $363,117Liabilities 2010: $8,623Net Assets 2010: $354,4942010Assets 2011: $332,910Liabilities 2011: $13,827Net Assets 2011: $319,0832011Assets 2012: $332,150Liabilities 2012: $1,806Net Assets 2012: $330,3442012Assets 2013: $355,743Liabilities 2013: $5,128Net Assets 2013: $350,6152013Assets 2014: $452,178Liabilities 2014: $6,844Net Assets 2014: $445,3342014Assets 2015: $523,388Liabilities 2015: $10,478Net Assets 2015: $512,9102015Assets 2016: $516,669Liabilities 2016: $19,357Net Assets 2016: $497,3122016Assets 2017: $566,387Liabilities 2017: $23,824Net Assets 2017: $542,5632017Assets 2018: $1,669,464Liabilities 2018: $796,948Net Assets 2018: $872,5162018Assets 2019: $1,787,437Liabilities 2019: $778,919Net Assets 2019: $1,008,5182019Assets 2020: $1,749,017Liabilities 2020: $849,783Net Assets 2020: $899,2342020Assets 2021: $1,866,180Liabilities 2021: $782,430Net Assets 2021: $1,083,7502021Assets 2022: $2,026,098Liabilities 2022: $1,116,851Net Assets 2022: $909,2472022Assets 2023: $2,039,888Liabilities 2023: $1,005,827Net Assets 2023: $1,034,0612023Assets 2024: $1,919,052Liabilities 2024: $847,591Net Assets 2024: $1,071,4612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,919,052
Liabilities$847,591
Net Assets$1,071,461

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $307,0752010Expenses 2011: $325,4422011Expenses 2012: $278,9152012Revenue 2013: $330,591Expenses 2013: $328,515Net Income 2013: $2,0762013Revenue 2014: $580,217Expenses 2014: $487,366Net Income 2014: $92,8512014Revenue 2015: $636,816Expenses 2015: $561,573Net Income 2015: $75,2432015Revenue 2016: $684,529Expenses 2016: $703,971Net Income 2016: -$19,4422016Revenue 2017: $790,016Expenses 2017: $768,748Net Income 2017: $21,2682017Revenue 2018: $1,267,102Expenses 2018: $907,883Net Income 2018: $359,2192018Revenue 2019: $973,144Expenses 2019: $901,319Net Income 2019: $71,8252019Revenue 2020: $728,038Expenses 2020: $869,706Net Income 2020: -$141,6682020Revenue 2021: $919,168Expenses 2021: $765,565Net Income 2021: $153,6032021Revenue 2022: $780,093Expenses 2022: $896,894Net Income 2022: -$116,8012022Revenue 2023: $1,047,378Expenses 2023: $992,509Net Income 2023: $54,8692023Revenue 2024: $949,242Expenses 2024: $960,775Net Income 2024: -$11,5332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$949,242
Expenses$960,775
Net Income-$11,533

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.85$1.07$0.95$0.96$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$1.01$1.03$1.05$0.99$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$1.12$0.91$0.78$0.90$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.78$1.08$0.92$0.77$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.85$0.90$0.73$0.87$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.78$1.01$0.97$0.90$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.80$0.87$1.27$0.91$0.36
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.02$0.54$0.79$0.77$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.02$0.50$0.68$0.70$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.01$0.51$0.64$0.56$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.45$0.58$0.49$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.01$0.35$0.33$0.33$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.28
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.01$0.32$0.33
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.01$0.35$0.31
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,022,523
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cancer connection provides a haven where people with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers can learn to cope with the physical and emotional turmoil that is part of a cancer diagnosis and to explore ways to enhance their strength, (continued on sch. O)their hope and their care through support groups, integrative therapies, creative activities, exercise classes and education. All services are offered free of charge.

Cancer connection offers a haven where people living with cancer learn how to cope (cont. On sch. O) with the changes and emotional challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis. We welcome participants, caregivers, and families living with all cancer diagnoses.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$439,886$494,732▲ $54,846
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,953$81,391▼ $6,562
Pledges and Grants Receivable$38,935$24,662▼ $14,273
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,283$17,302▲ $1,019
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,627$13,421▲ $794
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$35,524$1,243▼ $34,281
Total Assets$2,039,888$1,919,052▼ $120,836
Other Assets Total$1,408,680$1,286,301▼ $122,379
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$936,191$794,803▼ $141,388
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$53,436$30,019▼ $23,417
Deferred Revenue$16,200$12,769▼ $3,431
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$10,000-
Total Liabilities$1,005,827$847,591▼ $158,236
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$542,575$570,301▲ $27,726
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$491,486$501,160▲ $9,674
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,034,061$1,071,461▲ $37,400
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,039,888$1,919,052▼ $120,836

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$182,032$182,032
Equipment$13,421$23,263$36,684
Other Assets Org$136,301--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Chelsea KlineExecutive DirectorFT$90,853$90,853

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jean EinsteinCo-president
Susan LoweryCo-president
Lindsay AllenDirector
Mary PomeroyDirector
Megan PaikDirector
Saskia CoteDirector
Jennifer EwersDIRECTOR "PAST"
Howard HannaSecretary
Michelle CayoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$181,261
Program Service Revenue
$559,119
Investment Income
$17,414
Other Revenue
$191,448
All Other Contributions
$179,505
Change in Net Assets
$-11,533

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$946,783
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$2,459
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$56,933
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,003,716
Total Revenue per Form 990
$949,242
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$580,714
Other Expenses$380,061
Total Fundraising Expense$85,394
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$259,017$131,259$32,081$422,357
Occupancy$116,235$30,996$7,749$154,980
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$18,090$36,179$36,179$90,448
Payroll Taxes$24,798$14,982$6,108$45,888
Other Employee Benefits$11,900$7,190$2,931$22,021
Insurance$11,046--$11,046
Office Expenses$10,642--$10,642
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,600-$9,600
Depreciation Depletion$2,986--$2,986
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,459-$2,459
Fees for Services Legal-$2,057-$2,057
Other Expenses$4,789$2,000$346$2,000
Interest-$533-$533
Fees for Services Other-$464-$464
Advertising$179--$179
Total Functional Expenses$635,275$240,106$85,394$960,775

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$966,316
Total Expenses per Form 990$960,775
Expenses per Audited Statements$958,316
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$8,000
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$2,459
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$220,990
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,544
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Half Marathon$100,208$98,472$14,952$83,520
Harvest Dinner$43,630$43,610$14,565$29,045
Total Events$222,746$220,990$29,544$191,446
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Use Interest of Beneficiary$658,502
Lease Liabilities$136,301
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Management makes a copy of the form 990 available to the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Each board member fills out a conflict of interest questionnaire annually. Management reviews the questionnaires for potential conflicts.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The board of directors votes on and sets the executive director's salary annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cancer Connection Inc
EIN
04-3493483
Phone
4135861642
Address
41 LOCUST STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

Signing Officer

Name
Chelsea Kline
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4135861642
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chelsea Kline
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
19
Volunteers
240

Preparer

Firm
Boisselle Morton & Wolkowicz Llp
Address
48 BAY ROAD PO BOX 374, HADLEY, MA 01035
Preparer
Joseph P Wolkowicz CPA
Phone
4135870099
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Change in value of use interest of beneficiary 19,009.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

The board of directors is responsible for oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. These oversight and selection processes have not changed during the year.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization is a nonprofit corporation exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, except for net income derived from unrelated business activities. At december 31, 2024, the organization has determined that they had no such unrelated business activities. Accordingly, no provision for federal and state income taxes is required. Management annually reviews its tax positions and has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions that require recognition in these financial statements.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Change in value of use interest of beneficiary 19,009.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0CANCER CONNECTION IS DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING AND GUIDING PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER AND THEIR LOVED ONES ALONG THE CANCER JOURNEY, FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TREATMENT AND BEYOND. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE 0)WE HELP PEOPLE WITH CANCER, THEIR LOVED ONES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS LEARN TO COPE WITH THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL TURMOIL THAT IS PART OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND EXPLORE WAYS TO ENHANCE THEIR STRENGTH, HOPE, AND SELF-CARE THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS, INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATION. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE; NO FEES OR INSURANCE REQUIRED.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE CANCER CONNECTION THRIFT SHOP WAS ESTABLISHED AS A PROGRAM OF CANCER CONNECTION TO PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL (NOT TO MENTION "GREEN") COMMUNITY SERVICE AND A MEANS FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF CANCER CONNECTION'S PROGRAMS BY GENERATING A STABLE, CONSISTENT INCOME WHICH DIRECTLY SUPPORTS CANCER CONNECTION. OFTEN, PARTICIPANTS IN CANCER CONNECTION'S PROGRAMS WANT TO GIVE BACK IN RETURN FOR THE SUPPORT THEY RECEIVED. THEY DO SO BY DONATING TO OR VOLUNTEERING AT THE THRIFT SHOP. THE THRIFT SHOP IS ANOTHER WAY TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS ANOTHER PLACE WHERE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE BEFRIENDED.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT THEY HAD NO SUCH UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEWS ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CHANGE IN VALUE OF USE INTEREST OF BENEFICIARY 19,009.
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