Kickin Cancer
Kickin Cancer is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K.
Kickin Cancer at a glance
In short: Kickin Cancer gave $20K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $20,000
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +25.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $5,833
- +83.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Kickin Cancer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cancer Support Community ($4K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($14,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $20K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Knoxville, TN | To aide in research, education, and treatment of those battling cancer | $3,500 |
| Stephen's Fund Knoxville, TN | To provide assitance with the cost of cancer treatments and other medical expenses | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,833 | $32,378 | $29,731 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,000 |
| 2022 | $3,186 | $18,000 | $15,843 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $1,029 | $13,893 | $20,220 | $18,100 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kickin Cancer is led by Jenny Pleasant Rhodes, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jenny Pleasant Rhodes
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christian Stadler
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Austin Rhodes
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Donny Odom
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kallin Rhodes
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lauren Phillips-Stadler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Kickin Cancer
How much does Kickin Cancer give each year?
Kickin Cancer gave $20K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is Kickin Cancer's typical grant size?
Kickin Cancer's median grant in 2023 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,000, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kickin Cancer give grants?
Kickin Cancer gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (2 grants).
Does Kickin Cancer give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Kickin Cancer's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Kickin Cancer?
Kickin Cancer reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $32K.
What is Kickin Cancer?
Kickin Cancer is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Kickin Cancer's EIN?
Kickin Cancer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1806548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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