Childrens Cancer Connection
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Childrens Cancer Connection is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Johnston, Iowa, registered in 1989, with $1,563,590 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5701 Greendale Rd, Johnston, IA, 50131 EIN 42-1313167 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.6M
▲ 15.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.4M
Net assets
$2.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Childrens Cancer Connection— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Childrens Cancer Connection: 21 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Childrens Cancer Connection— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Childrens Cancer Connection: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $821K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $299KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
11.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$299K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,563,590▲15.1% | $1,390,711▼1.1% | $2,462,597▲10.0% | $2,761,575▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $1,358,582▼6.2% | $1,406,211▲5.7% | $2,237,729 | $2,541,856▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,448,017▲3.9% | $1,330,376▲6.4% | $2,238,734▲7.9% | $2,555,034▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,393,554▼2.7% | $1,250,935▲20.6% | $2,074,059▲0.9% | $2,539,321▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,432,559▲49.0% | $1,037,145▲17.5% | $2,056,468▲30.1% | $2,760,929▲71.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $961,604▲10.0% | $882,954▼39.7% | $1,580,577▲3.8% | $1,610,762▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $873,894▼28.7% | $1,465,313▲25.5% | $1,523,077▼23.0% | $1,616,962▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,225,008▼12.9% | $1,167,319▲1.6% | $1,979,108▼2.0% | $2,008,862▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,406,195▲1.1% | $1,148,777▲43.7% | $2,019,879▲22.4% | $2,331,790▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,390,781▲69.5% | $799,380▲21.5% | $1,650,525▲56.0% | $2,190,633▲103% | 990 |
| 2013 | $820,683 | $658,074▲9.7% | $1,058,188▲23.0% | $1,080,804▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $599,637▲18.1% | $860,256▲40.3% | $888,432▲37.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $507,595▼11.6% | $613,312▲28.8% | $648,337▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $574,136 | $476,052 | $508,466 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $664K total
86 grants to Childrens Cancer Connection totaling $664K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,809 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $18,560 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Exploration expedition 2025 | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $10,555 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Ccc renovation and playground project | 2023 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $24,004 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $10,790 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Fall family outing lead supporter | 2023 | $7,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $17,205 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,859 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | 2023 exploration expedition | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $5,600 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2021 | $29,227 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,945 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Cancer Connection a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Cancer Connection is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1313167, based in Johnston, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Cancer Connection's EIN?
- Childrens Cancer Connection's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1313167.
- How much revenue does Childrens Cancer Connection report?
- Childrens Cancer Connection reported $1,563,590 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Childrens Cancer Connection have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Cancer Connection B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Childrens Cancer Connection (EIN 42-1313167) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.