JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1 LAS OLAS CIRCLE, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316-1604

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

SANDRA MUVDI, 1 LAS OLAS CIRCLE SUITE 209, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 333161630

Signed the 990

SANDRA MUVDI, PRESIDENT/CEO

Phone

(954) 593-5603

Website

WWW.JJCCF.ORG

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CASSELLS & ASSOCIATES CPA PA

Mission

THE MISSION OF JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHT CANCER BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES. FULFILLING THIS MISSION PROVIDES A CRITICAL LIFELINE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE THE ADDED BURDEN OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHEN THEIR SOLE FOCUS SHOULD BE HELPING THEIR CHILD FIGHT AND OVERCOME CANCER. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES. THESE SERVICES HELP REDUCE THE OVERWHELMING STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT JOURNEY. A DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CREATES AN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL CRISIS THAT IS OFTEN FOLLOWED BY A SEVERE FINANCIAL CRISIS. FOR MANY F

Program accomplishments

• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 396 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 7,653 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT DURING ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TIMES IN A FAMILY'S LIFE. REFLECTING ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ITS MISSION, 98% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL EXPENSES IN 2025 WERE DEDICATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF THAT HELPS FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER MEET ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY NEEDS, INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER MEDICAL-RELATED COSTS. FAMILIES CONSISTENTLY DESCRIBE THIS ASSISTANCE AS A LIFELINE-HELPING THEM AVOID FINANCIAL COLLAPSE WHILE ALLOWING PARENTS TO FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT RATHER THAN OVERWHELMING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. BY ADDRESSING URGENT NEEDS QUICKLY AND COMPASSIONATELY, JJCCF HELPS PREVENT FAMILIES FROM SPIRALING INTO CRISIS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THAT IS OFTEN VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING AND SURVIVAL OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. JJCCF IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING TIMELY, MEANINGFUL ASSISTANCE WHEN FAMILIES NEED IT MOST. TO QUALIFY, THE CHILD MUST BE FIGHTING CANCER AND COME FROM A LOW-INCOME FAMILY EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THE CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS MUST HAVE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED THE FAMILY'S INCOME AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, LEAVING THEM TEMPORARILY UNABLE TO MEET BASIC LIVING NEEDS. MOST CASES INVOLVE A SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY QUALIFIES FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME. TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM, THE CHILD MUST BE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND RESIDE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. FAMILIES MUST BE REFERRED BY THEIR HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER, WHO WILL ASSIST IN COMPLETING THE THREE-PAGE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE FOUNDATION BY EMAIL. AFTER JJCCF STAFF REVIEWS THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION, THE CHILD'S CAREGIVER WILL BE CONTACTED TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY AND EXPLAIN THE ASSISTANCE PROCESS. COPIES OF OUTSTANDING BILLS REPRESENTING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS (I.E. RENT, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, CAR NOTE, MEDICAL) SHOULD BE PROVIDED. GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS MAY BE REQUESTED. JJCCF STAFF WILL REQUEST A HEADSHOT OF THE CHILD FOR ITS ANNUAL COLLAGE OF THE FACES BEHIND ITS MISSION AND MAIL A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE TO THE CHILD'S HOME ADDRESS.
  Expenses $185,435 · grants $185,435
• SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES PROGRAM: SINCE THE FOUNDATION'S INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED EMOTIONAL AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, IN-KIND DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERY GIFT CARDS, HOLIDAY WISH GRANTING, AND ACCESS TO THE FOUNDATION'S OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFIT FROM THE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HOPE, COMPASSION, AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE HELPING ALLEVIATE THE MULTIPLE CRISES FAMILIES EXPERIENCE AFTER HEARING THE DEVASTATING WORDS, "YOUR CHILD HAS CANCER." THE PROGRAM IS PERSONALLY MANAGED BY JJCCF'S FOUNDER AND CEO, S. MUVDI, WHOSE UNIQUE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES ENABLE HER TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER. HAVING ENDURED THE LOSS OF HER DAUGHTER TO BLOOD CANCER, THE LOSS OF HER MOTHER TO LUNG CANCER, AND HER OWN SUCCESSFUL BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER, MS. MUVDI UNDERSTANDS THE EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FAMILIES FACE DURING TREATMENT AND BEREAVEMENT. HER FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE ALLOWS HER TO CONNECT WITH FAMILIES WITH EMPATHY, CREDIBILITY, AND COMPASSION. FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, MS. MUVDI IS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH MANY SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE, PROVIDING COMFORT, GUIDANCE, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SUPPORT DURING ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT PERIODS OF THEIR LIVES.
  Expenses $151,229
• ENDOWMENT PROGRAM: JJCCF (THE "ORGANIZATION") HAS TRANSFERRED ASSETS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD (THE "FOUNDATION") TO ESTABLISH AN ENDOWED COMPONENT FUND (THE "FUND") FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FUND IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION IN PERPETUITY. PURSUANT TO THE FUND AGREEMENT, IF JJCCF CEASES TO EXIST, THE FUND WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONVERT TO A FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE FOUNDATION. IN THAT EVENT, THE FUND'S ASSETS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NON- CASH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0 THROUGH 17 WHO ARE BATTLING CANCER, HELPING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS GRANTED THE FOUNDATION VARIANCE POWER, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MODIFY THE USE OF THE FUND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING POLICIES. THE FUND IS INVESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES AND IS SUBJECT TO ITS SPENDING POLICY, WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES FOR AN ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION EQUAL TO 5% OF THE FUND'S 12-QUARTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE FAIR MARKET VALUE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED AN ADDITIONAL 300,000 TO THE ENDOWED FUND. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, CUMULATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND TOTALED 675,000.
  Expenses $300,000 · grants $300,000
• ADVOCACY PROGRAM THE LAST RESORT PROGRAM MOBILIZES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER CHARITIES BUT CONTINUE TO FACE URGENT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DURING THEIR BATTLE WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER. JJCCF RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS BY SHARING CHILDREN'S STORIES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE TARGETED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS GENERATE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES MAINTAIN BASIC NECESSITIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. DONORS MAY CONTRIBUTE FUNDS OR GIFT CARDS IN HONOR OF A CHILD, PROVIDING VITAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS FAMILIES OVERCOME TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHILE FOCUSING ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. SHARE THE JOY PROGRAM - THE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM CREATED IN 2010 ENCOURAGES LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO SPONSOR A FAMILY EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS CAUSED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER THROUGH A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF 2,000. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF EACH SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFITING FAMILY IN THE FORM OF CHECK PAYMENTS OR GIFT CARDS TO HELP COVER ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES, INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION, AND GROCERIES. EACH SHARE THE JOY SPONSORSHIP IS RECOGNIZED THROUGH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY ATTENDED BY THE BENEFITING CHILD, FAMILY MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF, THE DONOR(S), AND INVITED GUESTS. DONORS WHO PREFER A PRIVATE RECOGNITION MAY INSTEAD RECEIVE THE CHILD'S STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH, ALLOWING THEM TO SEE THE DIRECT IMPACT OF THEIR GENEROSITY. THE PROGRAM CREATES A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN DONORS AND THE FAMILIES THEY SUPPORT, FOSTERING HOPE, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY DURING ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES. IT PROVIDES NOT ONLY CRITICAL FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR FAMILIES BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO EXPERIENCE THE PROFOUND JOY OF MAKING A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 591 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

13-4280980

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2004

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,055,401

Income (IRS master file)

$701,372

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-4280980).

Questions about JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC is 13-4280980.

Is JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.

Are donations to JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SANDRA MUVDI.

Who are the officers and directors of JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,023 (SANDRA MUVDI, PRESIDENT/CE).

How much revenue does JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $701,372, expenses of $649,562 and total assets of $1,055,401 at year end.

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