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COLON CANCER CHALLENGE FOUNDATION
CHAPPAQUA, NY · EIN 262884177 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$422K
expenses
$470K
net assets
$0
employees
2
program ratio
32%
mission · from form 990

MISSION: TO FIGHT AGAINST COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC) BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH, LEADING ADVOCACY, AND PROMOTING TREATMENT AND PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation was a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting colorectal cancer through advocacy, education, and awareness initiatives. It focused on promoting early screening, supporting research, and organizing public outreach campaigns, including the Rollin’ Colon exhibit and the New York Colon Cancer Challenge. The organization initiated dissolution proceedings in 2024 and transferred its assets to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $49K
    DESCRIPTION OF SECOND EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT LEADING ADVOCACY EFFORTS: ORGANIZED AND FUNDED THE EARLY AGE ONSET (EAO) COLORECTAL CANCER CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) CONFERENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY AT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TN - WELL ATTENDED CONFERENCE WITH OVER 150 ATTENDEES - PRESENTATIONS ON MULTIPLE EARLY AGE ONSET (EAO) TOPICS - CME CREDITS GIVEN TO MEDICAL PROFEEESSIONAL THE COLON CANCER CHALLENGE FOUNDATION (CCF) INITIATED DISSOLUTION PROCESS IN APRIL 2024 - RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE IN SEPTEMBER 2024 - RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM WESTCHESTER SUPREME COURT IN DECEMBER 2024. - CONDUCTED DISCUSSIONS WITH MULTIPLE COLORECTAL NON PROFITS AND SELECTED COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE (CCA) TO BE RECIPIENT OF CCF PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS OF CCF. - INITIATED DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS TO CCA
  2. #2 $38K
    DESCRIPTION OF 3RD EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT PREVENTION & SCREENING THE COLON CANCER CHALLENGE FOUNDATION (CCF) INITIATED DISSOLUTION PROCESS IN APRIL 2024 - RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE IN SEPTEMBER 2024 - RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM WESTCHESTER SUPREME COURT IN DECEMBER 2024. - CONDUCTED DISCUSSIONS WITH MULTIPLE COLORECTAL NON PROFITS AND SELECTED COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE (CCA) TO BE RECIPIENT OF CCF PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS OF CCF. - INITIATED DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS TO CCA
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Early Age Onset (EAO) CRC CME Conference
Continuing Medical Education conference hosted in partnership with Vanderbilt University to educate healthcare professionals on early-onset colorectal cancer, with over 150 attendees and CME credits awarded.
New York Colon Cancer Challenge
Annual remembrance and prevention walk/run event held on Randall’s Island in New York City, bringing together survivors, families, and advocates to honor those lost and promote colorectal cancer awareness.
Public Awareness Campaigns
Multi-platform outreach using television, radio, print, and digital PSAs, along with grassroots events at community health centers and senior centers, reaching an estimated 500,000 Americans annually.
Rollin’ Colon National Tour
Mobile inflatable colon exhibit that traveled across the U.S. to educate the public about colorectal cancer and the importance of early screening, particularly targeting underserved and uninsured communities.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 4 activities
    • Advocacy campaign on updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines
      Collaborated with other colorectal cancer organizations to educate the public and clinicians on the updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines that lowered the recommended screening age for average-risk adults to 45.
    • Hosting and funding the EAO-CRC Summit to advance research and community action
      Organized, hosted, and funded the Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer (EAO-CRC) Summit to define research priorities and empower attendees to implement changes within their institutions and communities.
    • Multi-level public awareness campaign on colorectal cancer early detection
      Conducted a grassroots public awareness campaign using media advertising and community partnerships to educate an estimated 500,000 Americans annually about early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.
    • Operating the Rollin’ Colon national education tour
      Operated the Rollin’ Colon mobile outreach program to deliver culturally relevant, multilingual education about colorectal cancer and early screening to underserved and underinsured communities across the United States.
  • Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
    • Funding and organizing Continuing Medical Education conference for medical professionals
      Organized and funded the Early Age Onset (EAO) Colorectal Cancer Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference in partnership with Vanderbilt University, which was attended by over 150 medical professionals who received CME credits.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosting the annual New York Colon Cancer Challenge event
      Hosted the 16th annual New York Colon Cancer Challenge on Randall’s Island, a remembrance and prevention walk and run event engaging hundreds of participants affected by colorectal cancer.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$422K
Contributions & grants$418K99%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$8220%
Other revenue$-1K
expenses
Total expenses$470K
Program expenses32%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$188K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -32.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CHARLES KLIGMAN — VP/TREASURER
  • CINDY CHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER BUTLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICHOLAS WEBER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SANJAY BERY — CHAIR/ SECRE
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Colorectal Cancer Alliance Partner — Selected as the recipient organization for the transfer of the foundation's physical, financial, and social media assets during dissolution.
  • Vanderbilt University Partner — Partnered to organize and host the Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Multi-Channel Public Awareness Campaign
    methodology: multi-channel public awareness
    By deploying a "surround sound" approach that integrates grassroots outreach with traditional and digital media, the foundation maximizes the reach and resonance of colorectal cancer awareness messaging because layered communication channels reinforce public engagement and behavior change.
  • Train-the-Trainer Model
    methodology: train-the-trainer model
    By equipping local advocates and professionals with knowledge and tools at the EAO-CRC Summit, the foundation enables them to drive change within their own institutions and communities, amplifying impact through decentralized leadership and localized action.