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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3794112

LUNG CANCER CONNECTION

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131

Financials

$70K$74K2022$113K$90K2023$84K$90K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LUNG CANCER CONNECTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$84,078$89,980-$5,902$63,109–$63,109
June 30, 2024990-EZ$113,311$89,558$23,753$69,011–$69,011
June 30, 2023990-EZ$69,566$73,800-$4,234$45,258–$45,258
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$95,592
Net income from fundraising events
-$11,514

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$51,942
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$54,035
Occupancy
$8,497
Printing, publications and postage
$698
Other expenses
$26,750
Program services (functional)
$93,844

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$69,011
Total assets, end of year
$63,109
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$63,109
Cash, savings and investments
$63,109
Gross receipts
$103,842

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Emily McGeheeProgram and Events Manager24$33,317
Alison ThorntonExecutive Director24$18,625
Noel RaybonAdministrative Intern12$0
Lesa MossBoard Chair5$0
Roy Williams IIIBoard Treasurer5$0
Barb GoldbergBoard Secretary3$0
Robert RadinskyBoard Director2$0
Gary GianinoBoard Director2$0
Cherie SummaBoard Director2$0
Maria Baggstrom MDBoard Director2$0
Deb ZimmermannBoard Member Emeritas2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Emily McGeheeProgram and Events Manager24$28,009
Alison ThorntonExecutive Director24$24,711
Noel RaybonAdministrative Intern12$1,369
Lesa MossBoard Chair5$0
Roy Williams IIIBoard Treasurer5$0
Barb GoldbergBoard Secretary3$0
Robert RadinskyBoard Director2$0
Gary GianinoBoard Director2$0
Cherie SummaBoard Director2$0
Maria Baggstrom MDBoard Director2$0
Deb ZimmermannBoard Member Emeritas2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lesa MossBoard Chair5$0
Roy Williams IIIBoard Treasurer10$0
Robert RadinskyBoard Director2$0
Gary GianinoBoard Director2$0
Barb GoldbergBoard Secretary5$0
Cherie SummaBoard Director5$0
Maria Baggstrom MDBoard Director2$0
Deb ZimmermannBoard Director2$0
Alison ThorntonExecutive Director24$0
Emily McGeheeProgram and Events Manager24$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12015 MANCHESTER RD STE 102, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131-4417
In care of
% ROY WILLIAMS III
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
203 Centennial Drive, OFallon MO 63368
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Myrtle Chidester, 203 Centennial Drive, OFallon MO 63368
Signed the 990-EZ
Alison Thornton, Executive Director

Mission

The organization is dedicated to increasing awareness offering assistance to patients and caregivers and championing initiatives for lung cancer prevention early detection treatment and research. By conducting educational campaigns the organization informs the public about lung cancer risks provides valuable resources for those impacted by the illness and advocates for progress in medical research to enhance patient outcomes. This collective approach aims to cultivate a knowledgeable supported and empowered community actively engaged in combating lung cancer. Through these multifaceted efforts the organization strives to make a meaningful impact in the fight against this disease.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Build and lead the Missouri Lung Cancer Coalition dedicated to implementing programs and driving policies that support statewide collaboration for lung cancer education prevention and early detection. We are committed to action and reaching the underserved populations. We have three active work teams focused on radon reduction early lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation.
    Expenses $37,580
  • Offer free educational patient resource bags to those affected by lung cancer. Free resources are made available through hospitals cancer centers and physicians offices. These resource kits are also mailed directly to those who request them online. We also offer online resources and links to reputable support resources.
    Expenses $36,500
  • Host community events such as the annual Run Walk Breathe 5k during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November and a spring Music Bingo event. Participants are urged to donate gather participants and seek sponsorships to support the charitys mission.
    Expenses $19,764

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3794112
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$63,109
Income (IRS master file)
$103,842

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$84,078$89,980$63,109IRS
990-EZJune 2024$113,311$89,558$69,011IRS
990-EZJune 2023$69,566$73,800$45,258XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Myrtle Chidester
June 30, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 38-3794112).

Questions about LUNG CANCER CONNECTION

What is the EIN of LUNG CANCER CONNECTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LUNG CANCER CONNECTION is 38-3794112.
Is LUNG CANCER CONNECTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to LUNG CANCER CONNECTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LUNG CANCER CONNECTION 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 LUNG CANCER CONNECTION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LUNG CANCER CONNECTION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LUNG CANCER CONNECTION?
The 990-N for 2009 names Myrtle Chidester.
Who are the officers and directors of LUNG CANCER CONNECTION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,317 (Emily McGehee, Program and Events Manager).
How much revenue does LUNG CANCER CONNECTION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,078, expenses of $89,980 and total assets of $63,109 at year end.

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