Nonprofit · EIN 43-1614563
FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,138,009 | $2,347,119 | $790,890 | $8,650,845 | $682,005 | $7,968,840 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,284,823 | $2,023,468 | $261,355 | $7,813,231 | $876,440 | $6,936,791 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,577,949
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $564,651
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $364,973
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$60,072
- Net income from gaming
- $55,481
- Other revenue
- -$4,591
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $269,725
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $205,138
- Other salaries and wages
- $353,412
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $633,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,434
- Occupancy
- $137,746
- Depreciation
- $29,176
- Program services (functional)
- $1,708,891
- Management and general (functional)
- $317,049
- Fundraising (functional)
- $321,179
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,813,231
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,650,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $682,005
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,968,840
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $81,962
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,223,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,894,862
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $73,978
- Gross receipts
- $5,626,853
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 273
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDY BIMSLAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,342 | $12,580 |
| DIANE VOIGT | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $71,108 | $12,108 |
| SUSANNE ROSENBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KORN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA GARASCIA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEY VENTURELLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BIERMANN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS ARNESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BIFFIGNANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON BROWN JR | DIRECTOR (THRU 7/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON HUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK LOMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN LOMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY MANGANARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE REINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWIN SCHMID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE SEDLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN TUREC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL TUREC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN VENINCASA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JARED VONOEHSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDY BIMSLAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,049 | $11,823 |
| DIANE VOIGT | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $67,305 | $15,278 |
| SUSANNE ROSENBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KORN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA GARASCIA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEY VENTURELLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BIERMANN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS ARNESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BIFFIGNANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON BROWN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRI CROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON HUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LOMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LOMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MANGANARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE REINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN SCHMID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE SEDLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN TUREC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL TUREC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN VENINCASA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16 SUNNEN DR STE 161, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143-3815
- In care of
- % BRANDY BIMSLAGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRANDY BIMSLAGER, 16 SUNNEN DRIVE 161, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143
- Signed the 990
- BRANDY BIMSLAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (314) 275-7440
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFKIDS.COM
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER IS DEVOTED TO ENRICHING THE DAILY LIVES OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR, AND SURVIVORS OF, CANCER AND BLOOD-RELATED DISEASES....(SEE SCHEDULE O)OUR MISSION IS TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THESE SPECIAL KIDS PROVIDING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL SUPPORT NEEDED AS A RESULT OF THE LONG HOURS OF CHEMOTHERAPY, ILLNESS, AND ISOLATION.
Program accomplishments
- RECREATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER: THIS INCLUDES PARTIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, TOYS, SNACKS, GIFT CARDS, SPECIAL GIFTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT. SPECIAL EVENTS MAY INCLUDE EXPERIENCES TO HELP OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CREATE MEMORIES. ENTERTAINMENT MAY INCLUDE MOVIES, GAMES, CRAFT SUPPLIES, COMPUTERS, IPADS, AND ELECTRONIC GAMES. SNACKS AND SOME MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES DURING TREATMENT.Expenses $942,946
- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER: ART THERAPY, PLAY THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, AND TALK THERAPY ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH A CERTIFIED THERAPIST TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION AND RELEASE OF EMOTIONS BY THE PATIENTS. PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF PATIENTS ARE ALSO HELPED WITH AVAILABLE SUPPORT GROUPS. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED 1,691 HOURS OF ART THERAPY AND 564 HOURS OF MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS FOR PATIENTS AND SIBLINGS.Expenses $568,881 · grants $178,640
- EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER: WE PROVIDE A COST-FREE EDUCATOR AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND GAMES ASSISTANCE TO OUR CHILDREN THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, SMALL GROUP AND HOME TUTORIAL SESSIONS. EDUCATIONAL TESTING IS ALSO PERFORMED TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF THE TREATMENTS AND TO PROVIDE A BENEFIT TO ASSIST IN THE CHILD'S RETURN TO MAINSTREAM EDUCATION. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED 993 HOURS OF INDIVIDUAL TUTORING SESSIONS AND 93 SESSIONS OF EDUCATIONAL TESTING SESSIONS WITH PATIENTS. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORS. IN 2024, WE AWARDED 16 SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE-AGED STUDENTS WHO ARE CANCER SURVIVORS OR IN TREATMENT FOR CANCER.Expenses $197,064 · grants $91,085
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1614563
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,650,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,626,853
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,138,009 | $2,347,119 | $8,650,845 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,284,823 | $2,023,468 | $7,813,231 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,987,943 | $1,849,305 | $6,797,249 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 43-1614563).
Questions about FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC is 43-1614563.
- Is FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER 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 FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRANDY BIMSLAGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 27 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,342 (BRANDY BIMSLAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,138,009, expenses of $2,347,119 and total assets of $8,650,845 at year end.
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