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Name:	CanCare, Inc.
Address:	9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 428
	Houston, TX 77024
Phone:	713-461-0028 888-461-0028
Web Address:	www.cancare.org
Also known as: Cancare Of Houston, Inc. CanCare, Inc. CanCare of Houston, Inc.

CanCare, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

CanCare, Inc. provides the following services: One-on-One Support, Hospital Outreach, Community and Education Outreach, and Continuing Education. One-on-One Support: Provides free one-on-one, long-term emotional support for the individual and family members for as long as needed. Individuals requesting support are matched with CanCare volunteers who have experienced the same type of cancer or similar circumstances. Hospital Outreach: Volunteers regularly visit cancer patients in Houston area hospitals, helping patients and family members feel cared for beyond their medical needs. Community and Education Outreach: Participates in corporate and community health fairs and conferences and welcomes speaking opportunities to reach cancer patients, their families and health care providers. CanCare also provides cancer support programs and resources to companies to enhance their employee assistance and wellness programs, as well as, congregations to support their congregants. Continuing Education: CanCare's 17-hour training is designed to prepare volunteers to help their referrals cope with the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of their cancer experience. Following this training, volunteers may attend continuing education and support opportunities to learn more about cancer and the needs of cancer survivors and their families. In 2010, 2,913 individuals received one-on-one long term emotional support from trained volunteers. 7,886 individuals received one time listening support, information and resources. 40,018 people attended community outreach programs.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, CanCare, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program Services	734,764
Total Program Expenses:	$734,764

Chief Executive : Nancy Tucker, President and CEO

Compensation*:

$127,277

Chair of the Board: Mr. T. Jay Collins
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired President and CEO of Oceaneering

Board Size: 20

Paid Staff Size: 12

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet

Fund raising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,038,314, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on CanCare, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Special Events	785,707
Contributions	379,035
Investment Return	41,973
In-Kind Contributions	28,305
Other Income	1,352
Loss on Pledges Receivable	-15,100
Direct Benefits	-139,633
Total Income	$1,081,639

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 75%  Fund Raising: 12%  Administrative: 13%

Total income				$1,081,639
	Program expenses			$734,764
	Fund raising expenses			118,289
	Administrative expenses			130,327
Total expenses				$983,380
Income in Excess of Expenses				98,259
Beginning net assets				1,333,503
Ending net assets				1,431,762
Total liabilities				17,500
Total assets				$1,449,262