South Carolina Cancer Alliance
The mission of the South Carolina Cancer Alliance(SCCA)is to reduce the impact of cancer on all South Carolinians.
South Carolina Cancer Alliance at a glance
In short: South Carolina Cancer Alliance gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +77.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $344,508
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who South Carolina Cancer Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Healing from the Jordan ($25K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How South Carolina Cancer Alliance gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $71K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healing from the Jordan Manning, SC | Cancer Education | $25,000 |
| Liberty Hill Next Generation North Charleston, SC | Education Screening | $10,000 |
| The Free Medical Clinic Columbia, SC | Breast Cancer Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Battle Irmo, SC | Survivorship | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $344,508 | $332,443 | $519,246 | $50,000 | 4 | $3,931 |
| 2024 | $581,248 | $474,405 | $659,143 | $70,500 | 10 | $2,812 |
| 2023 | $700,228 | $1,086,044 | $518,248 | $9,800 | 1 | $201 |
| 2022 | $128,516 | $347,587 | $368,132 | $21,905 | 3 | $12 |
| 2021 | $186,587 | $354,369 | $358,844 | $39,360 | 5 | $35 |
About South Carolina Cancer Alliance
Based on IRS filings
South Carolina Cancer Alliance is a public charity, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Carolina Cancer Alliance is led by McKenzie Speed, Board Memberinterim CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
McKenzie Speed
Board Memberinterim CEO
Board Member → Board Memberinterim Executive Director Fy25, 2024
Board Memberinterim Executive Director Fy25 → Board Memberinterim CEO, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
LaShandal Pettaway-Brown
Board Memberinterim CEO
Intermin Executive Director → Board Memberinterim CEO, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$30K (2025)
Nicole Echols
CEO Non-Voiting
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wickersham PhD RN
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harley T Davis MSPH PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvella Ford PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Poole
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Poore
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Stoudemire
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kershner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darnell Byrd-Mcpherson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kirk
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vinita Leedom PhD MPH
Board Member Non-Voting
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Amy Messersmith PhD (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Crawford-Butler RN (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Henry Well (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Slapnik CPA (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Tanya Baker (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ciaran Fairman PhD CSCS CET (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Col Mark Hennigan (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kristopher Jones (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Natalie Tavale-Lawrence (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Minter (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gerald Wilson (2021–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: James DeWitt Bearden III MD (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Kowalski (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Kruczynski (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sonya Younger (2021–2022) — Ex-Officio Member & Non-Voting
- Former: Trenessa Jones (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Hale (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Benson (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to LaShandal Pettaway-Brown (Board MemberInterim CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Cancer Alliance
How much does South Carolina Cancer Alliance give each year?
South Carolina Cancer Alliance gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $71K across 10 grants.
What is South Carolina Cancer Alliance's typical grant size?
South Carolina Cancer Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does South Carolina Cancer Alliance give grants?
South Carolina Cancer Alliance gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does South Carolina Cancer Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on South Carolina Cancer Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is South Carolina Cancer Alliance?
South Carolina Cancer Alliance reported $345K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $332K.
What is South Carolina Cancer Alliance's EIN?
South Carolina Cancer Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2304781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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