Friends of Kids with Cancer
Friends of Kids with Cancer is devoted to enriching the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for, and survivors of, cancer and blood-related diseases.... Our mission is to be an advocate for these special kids providing them and their families with the educational, emotional, and recreational support needed as a result of the long hours of chemotherapy, illness, and isolation.
Friends of Kids with Cancer at a glance
In short: Friends of Kids with Cancer gave $179K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,640
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,547
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $8,650,845
- +10.7% 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 Friends of Kids with Cancer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Health Foundation ($69K). Together the top 3 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Kids with Cancer gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation Saint Louis, MO | To Support the Art Therapy Program. | $68,640 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation Saint Louis, MO | To Support the Art Therapy Program. | $60,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation Saint Louis, MO | To Support the Art Therapy Program. | $50,000 |
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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 | $8,650,845 | $3,138,009 | $2,347,119 | $178,640 | 3 | $564,651 |
| 2023 | $7,813,231 | $2,284,823 | $2,023,468 | $160,000 | 3 | $203,621 |
| 2022 | $6,797,249 | $1,987,943 | $1,849,305 | $160,000 | 3 | $-18,282 |
| 2021 | $6,636,407 | $2,724,212 | $1,646,657 | $160,000 | 3 | $1,028,046 |
| 2020 | $5,762,490 | $1,533,637 | $1,379,255 | $53,883 | 1 | $201,802 |
About Friends of Kids with Cancer
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Kids with Cancer is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $179K. Net investment income was $565K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Kids with Cancer is led by Brandy Bimslager, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandy Bimslager
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Susanne Rosenberg
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Sedlack
Director
Program Coordinator & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ben Turec
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Brown Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Schmid
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Adams
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Turec
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Burke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Manganaro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Arneson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Biffignani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Lommel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Huber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Venincasa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Russo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Reinberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Carson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Lommel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Vonoehsen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Voigt
Finance Manager
Bookkeeper → Finance Manager, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$57K (2020) → $71K (2024)
Maura Garascia
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Biermann
Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Korn
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Venturella
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Eric Vogel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Merri Cross (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Brasser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terri Wurdack (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Lawless (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Lynch (2021) — Director
- Former: Allen Brockman (2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Curotto (2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Dubinsky (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Lynch (2020) — Emeritus
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Brandy Bimslager (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Kids with Cancer
How much does Friends of Kids with Cancer give each year?
Friends of Kids with Cancer gave $179K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $160K across 3 grants.
What is Friends of Kids with Cancer's typical grant size?
Friends of Kids with Cancer's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $59,547, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Kids with Cancer give grants?
Friends of Kids with Cancer gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does Friends of Kids with Cancer give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Kids with Cancer's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Art Therapy Program." (3 grants).
How large is Friends of Kids with Cancer?
Friends of Kids with Cancer reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Friends of Kids with Cancer?
Friends of Kids with Cancer is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $8.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Friends of Kids with Cancer's EIN?
Friends of Kids with Cancer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1614563. 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 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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