Courage Thru Cancer Inc
Courage Thru Cancer is a communal site for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. This site is not trying to raise money for cures for any specific type of cancer. This site is created to inspire and encourage those whose lives have been turned upside down by this disease. Through this website, we have created a vehicle where anyone can enter a story about a friend or loved one's battle and share how their fight impacted other people's lives. Our goal is to create a living tribute to anyone facing these battles and ensure their story will be told. If one person is touched by a story that they read and gives them the roadmap on how to fight and impact others through their fight, then this site's goal will be a success.
Courage Thru Cancer Inc at a glance
In short: Courage Thru Cancer Inc gave $180K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,517
- +618.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,879
- +79.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,103
- Total assets
- $72,289
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Courage Thru Cancer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alsac ($71K). Together the top 4 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Courage Thru Cancer Inc gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $180K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alsac Memphis, TN | General Donation | $70,735 |
| Baptist Foundation Frankling, TN | General Donation | $53,272 |
| West Cancer Foundation Memphis, TN | General Donation | $40,934 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Donation | $14,576 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,289 | $164,957 | $180,517 | $179,517 | 4 |
| 2023 | $87,847 | $89,378 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $23,469 | $105,606 | $104,321 | $104,321 | 3 |
| 2021 | $22,184 | $91,357 | $80,270 | $80,270 | 2 |
| 2020 | $11,097 | $16,571 | $57,605 | — | — |
About Courage Thru Cancer Inc
Based on IRS filings
Courage Thru Cancer Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lakeland, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $180K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Courage Thru Cancer Inc is led by Jon Neal, Founder & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Neal
Founder & President
Chairman → Founder & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Pelt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Gilmore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Oldham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gilmore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Kiggins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Russell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Earnest
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Knowlton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Neal
Co-Founder & Treasurer
Director → Co-Founder & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Millar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gerry Finney (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Heather Rasch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Simpson (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Courage Thru Cancer Inc
How much does Courage Thru Cancer Inc give each year?
Courage Thru Cancer Inc gave $180K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Courage Thru Cancer Inc's typical grant size?
Courage Thru Cancer Inc's median grant in 2024 was $47,103, and its average grant was $44,879, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Courage Thru Cancer Inc give grants?
Courage Thru Cancer Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (3 grants).
Does Courage Thru Cancer Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Courage Thru Cancer Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Courage Thru Cancer Inc?
Courage Thru Cancer Inc reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $165K.
What is Courage Thru Cancer Inc?
Courage Thru Cancer Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lakeland, TN. It holds $72K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Courage Thru Cancer Inc's EIN?
Courage Thru Cancer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4899656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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