The Cancer Challenge
WE ARE THE CONNECTOR THAT BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO COLLABORATE, INFLUENCE, AND FUND THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND REBUILDING OF LIVES AFTER CANCER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$345K
+30.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$195K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
+0.0% YoY
About The Cancer Challenge
Based on IRS filings
The Cancer Challenge is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BENTONVILLE, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $345,470 | $265,485 | $232,729 |
| Revenue | $638,040 | $481,450 | $565,983 |
| Expenses | $524,718 | $459,777 | $513,083 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,052 | $2,843 | $340 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cancer Challenge
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Narti Dba Hope Cancer Resources ($80,000), Community Clinic at St Francis House ($60,000), Washington Regional Medical Foundation ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION FAYETTEVILLE, AR | SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $55,000 |
| COMMUNITY CLINIC AT ST FRANCIS HOUSE SPRINGDALE, AR | SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $60,000 |
| NARTI DBA HOPE CANCER RESOURCES SPRINGDALE, AR | SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS AND RESEARCH | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL TURNER-MITCHAEL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF BRAZZEAL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE ALLEN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR MISSY CLIFTON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DREW COLLOM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR K'ANNE CASH ARTHUR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GIRISH GUPTA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KYLE CARLYLE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROCKY JONES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK SBARRA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR ERIC SCHAEFER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW HALL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG SPRAGG | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DICK TRAMMEL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC HOWERTON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAY PORTER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TASHA TANDY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW WOZENILEK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA KELSEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE WILBURN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT WARE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERESA L BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cancer Challenge?
The Cancer Challenge is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BENTONVILLE, AR. It holds $345K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Cancer Challenge?
As of 2024, The Cancer Challenge holds $345K in total assets with $638K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $195K in 2024.
Where does The Cancer Challenge operate?
The Cancer Challenge has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What size grants does The Cancer Challenge award?
In 2024, The Cancer Challenge awarded 3 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $65K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Cancer Challenge's EIN?
The Cancer Challenge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0768702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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