Cancer Association of Anderson

“Irs form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and executive director, then presented to the board prior to deadline date for irs form 990 for their information.”

“The executive committee of the caa board bases compensation on performance and the general climate of cost-of-living increases in the local non-profit and business sectors. The executive committee's recommendation is presented to the full board, which votes on the executive director's compensation package.”

“The executive director makes recommendation compensation for staff (employees) to the executive committee of the caa board. Recommendation is based on performance and the general climate of cost-of-living increases in the local non-profit and business sectors. The executive committee's votes on the executive director's recommendations and then brings the compensation packages to the full caa board for a vote. The caa board is a non-paid board.”

“Governing documents of the organization are made available upon request to the public”

“The cancer association of anderson (caa) is the only local cancer charity in anderson county. Our mission is to help reduce the burden on anderson county residents who are battling cancer by providing treatment-related financial assistance, information and referral as well as emotional and physical support. Caa provides such services to cancer patients throughout anderson county at no cost, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances or where they receive medical treatment. Caa's various programs and services seek to complement our patients' cancer journeys through holistic and integrative/complementary approaches to cancer prevetion, survivorship, education and individual support.”

“Financial assistance: in 2021, caa provided direct financial assistance to more than 5,200 cancer patients out of our 6,006 total cancer patient contacts who had such needs as prescription medicine, speciallized home- health medical equipment, travel to and from treatment - mileage reimbursement as well as transportation via caa's new vehicle (named hope) with a dedicated driver to assist patients and transport to treatment, and supplement due to increased volume by uber/lyft services when needed (both local and long distance), supplemental nutritional drinks such as boost/ensure, and enrollment in caa's new "well-fit" program, which educates patients in areas of nutrition, exercise & strength training, financial concerns during/after treatment, fmla-employee rights & smoking cessation, etc. (this program expanded upon the previous oncology rehab program). Additionally, caa paid insurance premiums for patients in danger of losing coverage due to being out of work during active cancer treatment and provided items such as free wigs, scarves and hats due to treatemnt related hair loss, medical equipment and supplies to patients. Also added in 2021 is caa's new neuromuscular therapy opportunity for cancer patients with scarring from surgery to work with advanced massage to reduce scar tissue and increase range of motion and most importantly, quality of life.”

“Emotional support: emotional support begins as patients enter our comforting, uplifting "home- and beautifully landscaped grounds where patients, caregivers and their families can come for hope and encouragment both individually and in a group. Caa utilizes and incorporates supportive "integrative" programs/complementary therapies that uplift and enhance the patient's ability to fight cancer and which may help conventional cancer treatments work more effectively. Aromatherapy, mindfullness, yoga and other strength/stretching exercises, music therapy, juicing and healthy nutrition classes, grief support, art and pet therapies are just a few of the current caa offerings to patients. Additionally, our caa staff and board have hosted and/or facilitated onsite support-groups for survivors of breast cancer, uro-genital and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as head and neck cancers.”

“Book / tax depreciation difference 17”