Cactus Cancer Society
We provide a safe space where young adults (ages 18-45) facing cancer can connect, cope, and thrive with one another in an online community through creativity and expression. …
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Mission
We provide a safe space where young adults (ages 18-45) facing cancer can connect, cope, and thrive with one another in an online community through creativity and expression. We want to end isolation for young adults facing cancer.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cactus Cancer Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 84 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCactus Cancer Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 473741634. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $417K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Cactus Cancer Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 473741634. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cactus Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Cactus Cancer Society is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cactus Cancer Society has $417K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cactus Cancer Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $417K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cactus Cancer Society. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cactus Cancer Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $417K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Cactus Cancer Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cactus Cancer Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 473741634, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CACTUS CANCER SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
10 Top Support Organizations for Young Adults With Cancer - Everyday Health
Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis: Dialogue with Betty Roggenkamp, by Adrian Pogacian - Oncodaily
Woman throws 70s-themed ‘cancer-versary’ party in unconventional response to five years of diagnosis - Scoop Upworthy
Best Friends Launch Podcast Series to Help Women with Breast Cancer Navigate Dating, Sex and More - People.com
Oncology and healthcare groups respond to the end of Roe v. Wade - The Cancer Letter
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cactus Cancer Society
- What is Cactus Cancer Society?
- Cactus Cancer Society is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Young adult cancer resources, no matter where you are
- When was Cactus Cancer Society founded?
- Cactus Cancer Society was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Cactus Cancer Society?
- Mallory Casperson serves as President.
- Where is Cactus Cancer Society located?
- Headquartered in Oakland, CA, United States.
- What is Cactus Cancer Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cactus Cancer Society trustworthy?
- Cactus Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cactus Cancer Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 473741634.
- What is Cactus Cancer Society's website?
- http://cactuscancer.org