Program areas at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Bear Hugs:Bear Hugs are customized experiences or gifts to brighten the life of a child living with cancer. Bear Hugs are special moments in families' lives that offer a respite from the stressful and often frightening experiences that occur throughout a pediatric cancer journey. To make each Bear Hug special, we partner closely with families to design a Bear Hug that meets their unique needs and interests. In addition to bringing children joy, Bear Hugs often encourage play and physical activity, which can improve health outcomes according to many studies.
Scholarships:Thanks to a transformational investment from a board member, Bear Necessities launched a scholarship program in 2022 for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and the siblings of someone who experienced pediatric cancer. The program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting pediatric cancer and to provide the opportunity for young people affected by pediatric cancer to pursue higher education from an accredited institution.
Counseling:Through its partnership with SamarCare Counseling and Bridgepoint Psychology Center, Bear Necessities provides up to 12 free counseling sessions with a licensed clinical therapist for pediatric cancer patients and any member of their immediate family. There is no limit on how many members of a family we serve. Bear Necessities offsets the full cost of these sessions or whatever a family's health insurance does not cover. Individuals are eligible for this program for up to eight years after receiving a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
Bear DiscoveriesEach year, Bear Necessities commits to funding pediatric cancer research through our partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). By combining resources and partnering with transformative organizations like ALSF, Bear Necessities directly invests in the development of improved therapies, better outcomes, and ultimately, the realization of our vision to discover a cure for pediatric cancer.
Grants made by Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Who funds Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kate Tillotson | Chief Executive Officer | $128,055 | 2024-11-06 |
| Courtney Krupa | Vice President , External Affairs | $77,672 | 2024-11-06 |
| Susan Mura | Office Manager | $91,756 | 2024-09-25 |
| Michelle Hanfling | Director of Programs | | 2024-11-06 |
| Kathleen A. Casey | Founder and President | $131,007 | 2024-11-06 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,069,180 | $1,734,923 | -38.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $90 | $30 | 200% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $213,595 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $15,085 | $509 | 2863.7% |
| Total revenues | $1,297,950 | $1,735,462 | -25.2% |
Organizations like Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $1,494,033 |
| Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley | 501(c)(3) | Allentown, PA | $1,022,978 |
| Zaching Against Cancer Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, MD | $417,748 |
| Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $4,150,368 |
| Punt Pediatric Cancer Collaborative | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $1,389,903 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer | 501(c)(3) | Chattanooga, TN | $2,856,748 |
| Michigan Institute of Urology Men's Health Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, MI | $347,122 |
| Fighting Childrens Cancer Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Fairfield, NJ | $505,251 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,615,215 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | 501(c)(3) | Providence, RI | $1,619,765 |
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCancer
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 55 W Wacker Dr 1100
- Chicago, IL 60601
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- bearnecessities.org/Â
- Phone
- (312) 214-1200
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3874655
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1993
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G30: Cancer
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - Awaiting Reporting
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0160915
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-04-16
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