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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by BEAR NECESSITIES PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,297,950
Total expenses
$1,459,087
Contributions and grants received
$1,069,180
Grants paid
$55,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$90
Other revenue
$228,680
Total assets, end of year
$2,401,640
Total liabilities, end of year
$257,624
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,144,016
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,010,969
Management and general expenses
$198,162
Fundraising expenses
$249,956
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,010,969

Program services were 69.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $266,596

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $802,584

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $161,804

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $90 · excluded $90

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $514,239

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $266,596

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $300,644

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $213,595 · excluded $213,595

  • 11a · Other revenue: Miscellaneous

    total $15,085 · related or exempt $15,085

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $15,085

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $20,000 · program services $20,000

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $35,000 · program services $35,000

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $290,491 · program services $175,979 · management and general $29,979 · fundraising $84,533

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $291,558 · program services $176,627 · management and general $30,087 · fundraising $84,844

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $8,109 · program services $4,912 · management and general $837 · fundraising $2,360

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $17,844 · program services $10,810 · management and general $1,842 · fundraising $5,192

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $42,485 · program services $25,737 · management and general $4,385 · fundraising $12,363

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $68,181 · program services $14,417 · management and general $46,839 · fundraising $6,925

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $5,508 · management and general $5,508

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $40,768 · program services $8,620 · management and general $28,007 · fundraising $4,141

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $2,915 · program services $1,766 · management and general $301 · fundraising $848

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $23,985 · program services $14,530 · management and general $2,475 · fundraising $6,980

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $17,225 · program services $10,435 · management and general $1,778 · fundraising $5,012

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $75,778 · program services $45,906 · management and general $7,820 · fundraising $22,052

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,863 · program services $1,129 · management and general $192 · fundraising $542

  • 20 · Interest

    total $8,570 · management and general $8,570

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $38,467 · program services $23,303 · management and general $3,970 · fundraising $11,194

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $2,559 · program services $1,550 · management and general $264 · fundraising $745

  • 24a · Other expenses: Program Supplies

    total $435,614 · program services $435,614

  • 24b · Other expenses: Bank & Merchant Fees

    total $13,259 · management and general $13,259

  • 24c · Other expenses: Bad Debt

    total $10,500 · management and general $10,500

  • 24d · Other expenses: Dues & Subscriptions

    total $7,033 · program services $4,261 · management and general $726 · fundraising $2,046

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $1,375 · program services $373 · management and general $823 · fundraising $179

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $626,708 · end of year $468,099

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $212,446 · end of year $9,958

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $226,014

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $227,289

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $16,485 · end of year $11,142

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $834 · end of year $15,517

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,509,598

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $619,620

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $928,449 · end of year $889,978

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $538,452 · end of year $780,932

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $51,023 · end of year $53,354

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $10,000

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $12,566 · end of year $43,568

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $217,420 · end of year $160,702

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,946,066 · end of year $1,938,756

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $313,588 · end of year $205,260

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Our mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer while providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. Our vision is a world without pediatric cancer.Forty-three children are diagnosed with cancer daily, and pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease among children. Even so, less than 4% of the total federal funding spent on cancer research is directed toward the treatment of children. These statistics are staggering. At Bear Necessities, we are dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer research to ultimately discover a cure, while continuing to help patients and their families today, bringing hope and joy to those in need. We couldn't continue this critical work without the unwavering support of our donors. Thank you for all you do.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Our mission is to provide unparalleled hope and support to those touched by pediatric cancer. Our vision is a world without these devastating diseases.

  • Bear Hugs:Bear Hugs are customized experiences or gifts to brighten the life of a child living with cancer. Bear Hugs are special moments in families' lives that offer a respite from the stressful and often frightening experiences that occur throughout a pediatric cancer journey. To make each Bear Hug special, we partner closely with families to design a Bear Hug that meets their unique needs and interests. In addition to bringing children joy, Bear Hugs often encourage play and physical activity, which can improve health outcomes according to many studies.

    Expenses $875,039 · Revenue $15,085

  • Counseling:Through its partnership with SamarCare Counseling and Bridgepoint Psychology Center, Bear Necessities provides up to 12 free counseling sessions with a licensed clinical therapist for pediatric cancer patients and any member of their immediate family. There is no limit on how many members of a family we serve. Bear Necessities offsets the full cost of these sessions or whatever a family's health insurance does not cover. Individuals are eligible for this program for up to eight years after receiving a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

    Expenses $69,943

  • Scholarships:Thanks to a transformational investment from a board member, Bear Necessities launched a scholarship program in 2022 for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and the siblings of someone who experienced pediatric cancer. The program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting pediatric cancer and to provide the opportunity for young people affected by pediatric cancer to pursue higher education from an accredited institution.

    Expenses $42,848 · Grants $35,000

  • Bear DiscoveriesEach year, Bear Necessities commits to funding pediatric cancer research through our partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). By combining resources and partnering with transformative organizations like ALSF, Bear Necessities directly invests in the development of improved therapies, better outcomes, and ultimately, the realization of our vision to discover a cure for pediatric cancer.

    Expenses $23,139 · Grants $20,000

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Kathleen Casey

    PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

    Total calculated
    $149,960
    From this org
    $145,535
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,425
    Hours/week
    40

  • Claire Jolcover

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joy Larisey

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • James Herbison

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Barbara Hartman

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paula Hamric

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ajani Nimmagadda

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Andrea Caputo

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brianna Elsass

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Cheryl Grace

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Courtney Moore

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Craig Shirley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Delnaz Vazifdar

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeff Conrad

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jon Jelinek

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kenra Castelloni

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Pamela Mikulec

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rob Pellicano

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Steph Sorensen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Susan Hitch-Zint

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kate Tillotson

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $140,531
    From this org
    $131,991
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,540
    Hours/week
    45

  • Susan Mura

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $104,164
    From this org
    $101,088
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,076
    Hours/week
    40

  • Courtney Krupa

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $94,947
    From this org
    $88,117
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,830
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

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Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
5 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202510649349301761

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