CANCER ACTION INC
EIN 48-0650257 · Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines (G30Z)
What they do
Cancer Action is Dedicated to Reducing Distress and Promoting The Well-being of Those Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer In The Kansas City Area. Cancer Action Meets The Physical, Emotional, Social and Financial Needs of Those With Cancer and Their Families, Making A Difference One Person At A Time, Offering Support Through Every Step of The Cancer Journey.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders20 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $109,669 for KARLA NICHOLS (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Leadership and board
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KARLA NICHOLSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TINA SHROPSHIREBOARD MEMBER
ANITA MACANBOARD MEMBER
SAMUEL BURNETTBOARD MEMBER
RUTHIE RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
RHONDA CHERRYSECRETARY
MELANIE SIMPSONFORMER PRESIDENT
MATTHEW ALLINBOARD MEMBER
MARY BETH RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
LINDSEY REEDBOARD MEMBER
KEVIN KILLILEABOARD MEMBER
JOHN KAMPHAUSBOARD MEMBER
JOE OTEYTREASURER
JO BETH HERRICKBOARD MEMBER
JENNIFER DEHANBOARD MEMBER
ERICKA ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
ERIC JACOBSONBOARD MEMBER
ELAINE MCINTOSHVICE PRESIDENT
CHRIS GODWINBOARD MEMBER
BRIAN LEVINSONPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1978
- Location
- 7010 West 107th St Ste 110, Overland Park, KS 66212
- County
- Johnson
- In care of
- Joseph Otey
- Primary officer
- Joseph Otey, Board President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- SUPPORT KANSAS CITY
- NTEE classification
- Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines (G30Z)
- IRS tax category
- Voluntary Health Organizations