Cancer Alliance Network Inc

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the contracted accountant, administrative operations director and the ceo. It is then reviewed by the finance committee with staff for a recommendation for the board of directors to approve. The board president and treasurer are on the finance committee. 990 draft is then sent to the full board for review and approval.”

“The board reviews the policy annually and addresses the issues as needed.”

“The board reviews and approves compensation for the executive director. Compensation is determined by past performance and budgetary constraints.”

“The board reviews and approves compensation for the officers and key employees. Compensation is determined by past performance and budgetary constraints.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“There are 15 individuals listed on part vii. Neftali feliciano is an officer, but not a director. For this reason, part i shows 14 voting members.”

“Cancer alliance network, inc. (the "organization- and/or "can"), is a florida not-for-profit corporation established in october 2002 as cancer alliance of naples, inc. And changed its name to cancer alliance network, inc. On march 11, 2022. Cans physical office is in bonita springs in lee county. Can was named 2025 nonprofit of the year by swfl, inc. Cans mission is to help individuals and families facing a cancer diagnosis receive the dignity they deserve by offering non-medical financial assistance for essential everyday living expenses and other vital support programs. Services are provided to children and adults diagnosed with any type of cancer in collier and lee counties, and to children only in hendry and glades counties. Cans vision is to enhance the quality of life and improve outcomes for individuals and families in southwest florida who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis.”

“For cancer alliance networks (can) clients, a cancer diagnosis brings extra expenses such as copays, prescriptions, and other unforeseen medical needs. Additionally, there's a heightened demand for travel to medical and treatment appointments. Cans financial assistance program provides financial aid in instances where cancer often hinders a patient and/or caregiver's ability to work. This program is free of charge and is for clients who are currently undergoing cancer treatment or are in hospice care and meet income eligibility. Can enrolls patients and families who are up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines and have been residents of an eligible county for a minimum of six months. This financial support includes rent/mortgage payments, insurance, utility bills, phone bills, grocery/gas gift cards, childcare, vehicle payments, vehicle repairs, and sadly sometimes funeral assistance. The burden of a cancer diagnosis adds to the daily stressors of life, and these families strive to stay afloat, often underestimating the stress brought on by cancer. Can acts as a safety net for these families when they have nowhere else to turn. In fiscal year 2024-2025, cans financial assistance program provided non- medical financial aid to 273 families and 650 individuals touched by cancer. Can made 4,402 non-medical payments directly to vendors on behalf of clients who were undergoing cancer treatment and provided an annual total of 622,076 in direct non-medical financial aid.”

“Cancer alliance network (can) offers comprehensive support programs for cancer patients including cancer support groups, case management, referrals/resources, cancer comfort bags, wigs/headdresses, mastectomy bras/breast forms, and client respite events. Clients utilizing these support programs do not need to meet income eligibility or active cancer treatment criteria. All programs are free of charge. When a family joins can, staff strive to address their needs, even those beyond the direct services offered. Can staff research and refer clients to other community organizations and assist with completing applications. Can partners with these local agencies to provide support and ensure successful outcomes for clients. In fiscal year 2024-2025, can hosted a family respite weekend at the hyatt regency coconut point resort. Can also provided families with thanksgiving meals and hosted a holiday party in december that included lunch, music, games and activities, and holiday gifts and gift cards. All of these events were free of charge.”

“Cancer alliance networks (can) kidscan volunteer program is comprised of high school students who provide community service, organize and implement client respite events, learn leadership skills, assist staff at fundraising events, and support can in raising money for client events and programs. Any high school in collier or lee county can have a chapter or individual students can also join kidscan on their own. Chapters are led by a school staff who is the liaison between the school and can. In fiscal year 2024-2025, 98 high school students participated in kidscan and raised money and solicited in-kind donations for the family respite weekend, thanksgiving meals, the december holiday party, and client non- medical financial aid.”

“Fundraising netted to revenue 26,913 fundraising netted to revenue -26,913”