Cancer Support Community Los Angeles

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee (members of the board). A copy of the form 990 is given to all board members before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored annually by the organization through questionnaires that are administered to all board members. Any conflicts that may exist are required to be disclosed to the organization. The ceo, board chair and board secretary are responsible for monitoring compliance of the policy.”

“The salary of all staff is reviewed by the entire governing body as part of the budget review and approval process. The compensation for management is determined through a comparison of salaries based on the center for nonprofit management's compensation survey.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Financial statements are also available on the organization's website.”

“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.”

“This 990 is being prepared with the best available information at the time. Upon completion of the audit, if there are any significant changes, appropriate action will be taken.”