Accountability & Financial Transparency at Children’s Cancer Association

At Children’s Cancer Association, accountability and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. For more than two decades, we’ve been recognized for fiscal responsibility and ethical business practices, including receiving the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Torch Award as Oregon’s 2019 Charity of the Year. This award honors nonprofits nationwide that exemplify transparency, integrity, and trust.

How We Steward Donor Support

Since our founding in 1995, we’ve been deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors and partners. Every dollar entrusted to Children’s Cancer Association is carefully managed to maximize impact for the children and families we serve. We maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship, ensuring that the majority of funds are directly allocated to support program delivery while achieving operational excellence across all departments.

Children’s Cancer Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We invite you to learn more about our organization, administration, finances, and impact in the materials below. Should you have questions about these documents, please contact Nicole McDonald, Vice President of Finance & Operations.

2024 Community Investment Report | Annual Report

990 Form | 2024

Audited Financial Statements | FY24

501c3 Form

Awards and Accolades

Award from Charity Navigator awarding three stars.
Award from Pledge for nonprofit partner.

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Bluey and Legos and bears… oh my! With an abundance of toy drives in December, JoyRx Mentorship’s toy closet is filled for another year of fun interactions between mentors and their mentees. Thanks to the generous support of our corporate and community partners, we received a combined total of approximately $15,000 in toy donations!

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