Cancer Bridges
To provide comfort, care & hope to those impacted by cancer.
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Mission
To provide comfort, care & hope to those impacted by cancer.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere 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, Cancer Bridges 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 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% 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 (5 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 + methodologyCancer Bridges is a registered health nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 251845284. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cancer Bridges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251845284. 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.
Cancer Bridges has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Cancer Bridges is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cancer Bridges has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% 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.
Cancer Bridges 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cancer Bridges. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cancer Bridges 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Membership is FREE to anyone impacted by cancer. Join us today! Cancer Bridges is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Cancer Bridges are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cancer Bridges is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251845284, 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
5 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.
CANCER BRIDGES 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Greek Sing 2026 REVIEW: Philanthropic performance raises $33k for Cancer Bridges - The Tartan
Designer Kiya Tomlin stitches a sense of purpose into hoodies for Cancer Bridges - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
4 swimmers take on the Monongahela River to raise money for Cancer Bridges - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
'Where they just feel comfortable and have fun': Annual camp helps kids touched by cancer - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania Volunteer Supports Those Navigating The Complexities of Cancer - Points of Light
Burning Cancer’s Bridges - Weizmann Wonder Wander - News, Features and Discoveries - Weizmann Wonder Wander
Berlin brewery crafts a new pale ale to help raise funds for cancer group - Daily American
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh City Paper, Cancer Bridges, Rick’s Cabaret and more - Pittsburgh City Paper
SEEN: Cancer Bridges 'Light Up Gala' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Families dealing with cancer celebrate Halloween during ‘Boo Bash’ in Pittsburgh - WPXI
Activity timeline
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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 - 142 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 · 142 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cancer Bridges
- What is Cancer Bridges?
- Cancer Bridges is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Membership is FREE to anyone impacted by cancer. Join us today!
- When was Cancer Bridges founded?
- Cancer Bridges was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Cancer Bridges?
- Stephanie Ciranni serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Cancer Bridges located?
- Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
- What is Cancer Bridges's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cancer Bridges trustworthy?
- Cancer Bridges has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Bridges's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251845284.
- What is Cancer Bridges's website?
- http://cancerbridges.org