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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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.
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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $417K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Cactus Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.
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. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. 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.
Cactus Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among health charities registered in United States: Cactus Cancer Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $417K is below the peer average of $38M.
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.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
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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, United States.
- What is Cactus Cancer Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cactus Cancer Society trustworthy?
- Cactus Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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