Cancer Answers

EIN 760502181

Houston, TX 77027 |(979) 830-7040

Total Given 2016–2018
$82K
4 grants · $28K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $16K–$25K
grant size
50%
supporter · 1/2 multi-year
repeat
$12K
Assets (2018)
2
Distinct Recipients

About

The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions:Cancer Answers made distributions of cash to the grantee listed in Part XV, Line 3a; the grant was made solely for the charitable purpose listed on the schedule. During this tax year, Cancer Answers paid a grant in an amount representing more than 25% of the Foundation's net assets of $22,910 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2017. Cancer Answers has adopted a plan for dissolution in 2019. Cancer Answers plans to distribute all remaining assets to the UT Health Science Center at Houston solely for the endowed scholarship program in cancer research in March 2019.

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person UT Health Science Center at Houston
Phone (979) 830-7040

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $40K $36K $17K 1
2017 $22K $23K $11K 2
2018 $20K $12K $10K 1

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 4 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$16K
Median
$20K
Average
$21K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$40K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

MJ
Marcia W Jahncke 3+ yrs
President Leadership
AS
Andrew W Sowell 3+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
JS
Joann K Sowell 3+ yrs
Treasurer Leadership
AH
Amy M Huggins 3+ yrs
Secretary Leadership

Grants Awarded (4 total)

Purpose
UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX $40,000 Scholarships 2016
UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX $20,000 Scholarships 2018
UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX $20,000 Scholarships 2017
Houston Texas Exes Houston, TX $2,500 General support 2017