Cancer Gala Board
To provide financial support, educate and otherwise assist individuals, organizations and facilities that receive or provide care to, treatment and support for cancer patients, survivors, and family members, who reside in or are receiving treatment in the Phelps County, Missouri area.
Cancer Gala Board at a glance
In short: Cancer Gala Board gave $231K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,820
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,410
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $115,410
- Total assets
- $131,839
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cancer Gala Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phelps Health ($204K). Together the top 2 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $231K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phelps Health Rolla, MO | — | $204,470 |
| Mercy Foundation Rolla, MO | — | $26,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,839 | $225,986 | $275,235 | $230,820 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $179,351 | $212,645 | $232,774 | $156,529 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $199,480 | $147,335 | $56,144 | $47,183 | 1 | $3,616 |
| 2021 | $108,289 | $111,670 | $3,381 | — | — | — |
About Cancer Gala Board
Based on IRS filings
Cancer Gala Board is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rolla, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $132K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $231K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cancer Gala Board is led by Christina Mousadakos, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Mousadakos
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Polizzi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Bass
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Rapp
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Buschjost
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Langston Combs
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Briana Calkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Katie Armentrout
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Falcone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mandy Crouch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Tess Green
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Tracy Spianaio
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Elissa Jennison
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Keeney
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Grayson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brenda Miller (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Errica Hartley (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Brummet (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Evans (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Casey Saladin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gina Zervos (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Stienbarger (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Adrienne Neckermann (2021) — Director
- Former: Amber Steinbarger (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Amy Hitch (2021) — Director
- Former: Jessica Barron (2021) — Director
- Former: Lela Wibbenmyer (2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Banholzer (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cancer Gala Board
How much does Cancer Gala Board give each year?
Cancer Gala Board gave $231K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $157K across 1 grant.
How large is Cancer Gala Board?
Cancer Gala Board reported $132K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Cancer Gala Board?
Cancer Gala Board is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rolla, MO. It holds $132K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cancer Gala Board operate?
Cancer Gala Board has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Cancer Gala Board's EIN?
Cancer Gala Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2357986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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