Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana

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Name:	Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Phone:	(260) 484-9560
Fax:	(260) 484-9572
Address:	6316 Mutual Dr
	Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4259
Website:	www.cancer-services.org
	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cancer-Ser#!/pages/Cancer-Services-of-Northeast-Indiana/31436419312
Report Creation Date:	March 16, 2011
Report Expiration Date:	March 30, 2013
Original Business Start Date:	January 1944
Principal:	Ms. Dianne May, CEO & President
Customer Contact:	Ms. Dianne May, CEO & President - (260) 484-9560
Entity:	Corporation
Incorporated:	August 1947, IN
Employees:	10 Full Time. 3 Part Time.
Type of Business:	Charity - Local
BBB Accreditation:	This organization is a BBB Accredited Charity.

BBB Comments

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is a partner agency with the United Way of Allen County.

Stated Purpose

The mission of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is to provide resources, education, and support to individuals diagnosed with cancer, to their families, and to the community.

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.This organization meets all those Standards and is a BBB Accredited Charity.

BBB Charity Seal Participation

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Programs

All the programs offered at Cancer Services are developed to address the psychosocial needs of people with cancer and their families. A significant portion of our Client Advocate's time is devoted to services of the family and care givers. The advocate can also make arrangements with adult for needed services and supplies for the client, and if they qualify, for financial assistance. In addition, home visits are made, if the care giver or client is unable to come into the office. Since treatment ranges 6 to 18 months, most family members must return to their employment to maintain health care coverage. Children usually receive treatment longer than adults. For girls treatment ranges from 2 to 3 years and boys from 3 to 4 years. Consequently, specialized services are provided to children and their families.

Cancer Service client advocates meet with person diagnosed with cancer and become the client cancer companion and key resource. Advocates assess, identify needs for each client, and continue to assure those needs are met utilizing CSNI and the community resources.

Client Advocates:
Supportive counseling, Support group meeting, Advocacy with insurers/employers, Information and referral

Education:
Community Health Fairs, Annual Educational Symposium, Nutrition

Client Services:
Durable medical equipment, Home health supplies, Nutritional drink, Transportation assistance, Financial assistance, Resource library, Wigs and turbans, Massage/exercise therapy.
New programs include:
Caring Touch Program-oncology massage program which has provided over 300 massages for clients and their caregivers.
Champions of Hope-an Annual Award to recognize individuals who go above and beyond to help the organization carry fourth its mission.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana's program expenses were:

Client Services:	$959,132
Education:	$16,610

Total Program Expenses:	$975,742

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Dianne May
Chair of the Board:	Janet Stephenson
Board Size:	25
Paid Staff Size:	10 Full Time. 3 Part Time.

Fund Raising

Method(s) Used:

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana raises funds through direct mail appeals, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, television or radio appeals, grant proposals, Internet appeals, planned giving, special events and through the United Way.

Fund raising cost were 13.8% of related contributions. (Related contributions which totaled $823,125, are donations received as a direct result of fund raising activities.)

Tax Status

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.

Financial

According to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana's Audited Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2009:


Income
	Total Public Support	$822,231
	Investment Income	$19,649
	Rent income	$1,800
	Client and Program Fees	$58,348
	Other income	$894
	Realized loss	$-6,640
	Unrealized gain on investments	$93,942
	Total Income:	$990,224

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$975,742	84.65%	98.54%
	Fund Raising:	$113,824	9.87%	11.49%
	Administrative:	$63,083	5.47%	6.37%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$1,152,649

Excess of Expenses over Income		$162,425
Ending Net Assets:		$2,928,932

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.

Additional Contact Information

Additional Phone Numbers

Tel: (866) 484-9560

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