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Fight Colorectal Cancer

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four stars

95.05

134 Park Central Square Suite 210
Springfield, MO 65806
tel: (703) 548-1225   Web Site
EIN: 20-2622550

Board Leadership
Nancy Roach
Founder & Chair

CEO
Anjee Davis
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 95.05 four stars
  Financial 100.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 2005, Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading national colorectal cancer advocacy organization empowering survivors to raise their voices, training advocates around the country, and educating lawmakers and pushing them for better policies. They offer support for patients, family members and their caregivers, and they serve as a resource for colorectal cancer advocates, policymakers, medical professionals, and healthcare providers. Additionally, Fight Colorectal Cancer does everything they can to increase and improve research at all stages of development and for all stages of cancer.

Founded in 2005, Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading national colorectal cancer advocacy organization empowering survivors to raise their voices, training advocates around the country, and educating lawmakers and pushing them for better policies. They offer support for patients, family members and their caregivers, and they serve as a resource for colorectal cancer advocates, policymakers, medical professionals, and healthcare providers. Additionally, Fight Colorectal Cancer does everything they can to increase and improve research at all stages of development and for all stages of cancer.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2017
Number of meetings with policymakers or candidates
150
Number of stories successfully placed in the media
35
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This impact information is current as of September 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

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100.00

Accountability & Transparency

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93.00

This rating was published 06/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 91.5%
  Administrative Expenses 2.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.10
  Program Expenses Growth 11.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 7.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Fight Colorectal Cancer on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Fight Colorectal Cancer on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Fight Colorectal Cancer (MO) 95.05 four stars
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (NY) 87.35 three stars
Us TOO International (IL) 90.20 four stars
Skin Cancer Foundation (NY) 92.38 four stars
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (CA) 95.72 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,223,288
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,223,288
   Program Service Revenue $48,097
Total Primary Revenue $2,271,385
   Other Revenue $24,149
TOTAL REVENUE $2,295,534
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,672,701
   Administrative Expenses $46,067
   Fundraising Expenses $144,361
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,863,129
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $432,405
   
Net Assets $1,973,775

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Awareness $637,942 38.1%
Policy $527,695 31.5%
Research $197,363 11.8%

Ratings History
Fight Colorectal Cancer has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 06/01/2019 95.05 four stars
2017-06 06/01/2018 96.46 four stars
2016-06 05/01/2017 95.30 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 91.73 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 03/01/2016 92.87 four stars
2014-06 09/01/2015 90.85 four stars
2013-06 08/01/2014 95.89 four stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 95.01 four stars
2012-06 10/01/2013 88.78 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 20-2622550
Name in IRS Master File FIGHT COLORECTAL CANCER INC
NTEE Code G30
NTEE Classification Cancer
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date September, 2005
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$115,962 6.22% Anjelica Davis President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Fight Colorectal Cancer (MO) 95.05 four stars
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (MA) 97.17 four stars
Horizons Community Solutions (GA) 89.20 three stars
Cancer Wellness Center (IL) 94.54 four stars
American Italian Cancer Foundation (NY) 92.61 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Fight Colorectal Cancer
134 Park Central Square
Suite 210
Springfield, MO 65806
tel: (703) 548-1225
fax: (202) 315-3871
EIN: 20-2622550

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Board Leadership

Nancy Roach
Founder & Chair

CEO

Anjee Davis
President

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