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Cancer Action Inc

Provide social and emotional support to people with cancer and their families.

Health Rochester, NY EIN 160836556 · IRS Reg 16-0836556 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Cancer Action Inc

COMMUNITY IS STRONGER THAN CANCER Dedicated to wellness Cancer Support Community Rochester is a place where you walk through the door as one touched by cancer and instantly become part of something much bigger and much stronger. Through knowledge, suppo

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

Provide social and emotional support to people with cancer and their families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G30Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cancer Action Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 160836556. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cancer Action Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 90/100.

Cancer Action Inc is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cancer Action Inc has $1M 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.

Cancer Action Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cancer Action Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cancer Action Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, 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.

COMMUNITY IS STRONGER THAN CANCER Dedicated to wellness Cancer Support Community Rochester is a place where you walk through the door as one touched by cancer and instantly become part of something much bigger and much stronger. Through knowledge, suppo Cancer Action Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among health charities registered in United States: Cancer Action Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Cancer Action Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cancer Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160836556, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JA
James Love
Chief Executive

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Al D•••••••••
Board Member (Through 8/21)
AN
Andre G••••••
Board Member
AN
Andre G•••••••
Board Member (Started 10/2021)
CH
Christopher S••••••
Board Member
CL
Claire B•••
Board Member
CO
Courtney J••••
Board Member (Through 11/21)
DA
Danielle J••••••
Board Member
ED
Edward C•••
Board Member
ED
Edware C•••
Board Member (Started 10/22)
EV
Evan T•••••
Board Member
FR
Freddy C••••
Board Member
GA
Garrett C•••••••
Board Member (Through 7/21)
ID
Ida P••••
Board Member
JA
Jacqueline D••••••••
Board Member
JA
James L•••
Chief Executive Officer
JI
Jillian C••••••
Board Member (Started 10/2021)
JO
John S•••••
Vice Chair/ Philanthropy Chair
KA
Kate M•••••••••
Immediate Past Chair
KR
Kristen B••••
Board Member
LA
Larry Y•••••••
Board Chair
LI
Linda D•••••••••
Board Member (Through 8/21)
MA
Marc C••••
Board Member
ME
Melinda M••••••
Chief Executive Officer
MI
Mike D••••••
Program Chair
OR
Orlando R•••••
Community Outreach Chair
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cancer Action Inc This page 89 $1.2 million -
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation 93 $2.3 million 100%
Attune Center for Healing 93 $1.2 million 87%
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Dream on 3 89 $3.0 million -
Brain Injury Services Inc 89 $3.9 million 2%
Ellen Obrien Gaiser Addiction Center Inc 89 $4.8 million -
Center for Pranic Healing Inc 89 $1.8 million -
Community Blood Bank of Erie County 89 $8.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Cancer Action Inc

What is Cancer Action Inc?
Cancer Action Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. COMMUNITY IS STRONGER THAN CANCER Dedicated to wellness Cancer Support Community Rochester is a place where you walk through the door as one touched by cancer and instantly become part of something much bigger and much stronger. Through knowledge, suppo
When was Cancer Action Inc founded?
Cancer Action Inc was founded in 1959.
Who leads Cancer Action Inc?
James Love serves as Chief Executive.
Where is Cancer Action Inc located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Cancer Action Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cancer Action Inc trustworthy?
Cancer Action Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Cancer Action Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160836556. Registration: 16-0836556 (United States).
What is Cancer Action Inc's website?
http://cscrochester.org