2019-10-31T12:17:05-07:00 2018-12-31 112883699 SABEL & OPLINGER CPA PC PO BOX 1307 SOUTHAMPTON NY 119691307 990 2018-01-01 020536388 FIGHTING CHANCE INC FIGH 6317253300 PO BOX 1358 SAG HARBOR NY 11963 DUNCAN DARROW Chairman & CEO 2019-10-31 true ROBERT J STREBEL CPA P00435213 6312832370 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z PO BOX 1358 SAG HARBOR NY 11963 844071 false false X WWW.FIGHTINGCHANCE.ORG X 2001 NY FIGHTING CHANCE IS A HOT LINE-TYPE COUNSELING CENTER, FOR THE NON-MEDICAL LIFESTYLE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER, AS WELL AS AN INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE AND RESOURCE CENTER. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN SAG HARBOR, NY, AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO CANCER PATIENTS, AND THOSE THAT CARE FOR THEM, IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK. 9 14 1 16 0 287076 216074 0 21678 -6055 125442 54770 434196 264789 0 0 231701 129763 0 40033 218205 219037 449906 348800 -15710 -84011 1150184 1066867 13003 3785 1137181 1063082 FIGHTING CHANCE IS A HOT LINE-TYPE COUNSELING CENTER, FOR THE NON-MEDICAL LIFESTYLE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER, AS WELL AS AN INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE AND RESOURCE CENTER. 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The Board established a general endowment fund to support the mission of the Organization. Since that amount resulted from an internal designation it is not donor-restricted. The Board is in the process of developing a philosophy as these funds are Board restricted and not intended for operations. As the funds are unavailable for operational use, it is not included as cash and cash equivalents. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the Organization's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. In addition, the Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2) .There was no unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2018. Accordingly, no provision for Federal or State income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2018, no amounts have been recognized for uncertain income tax positions. The Organizations tax returns for the year 2015 and forward are subject to the usual review by the appropriate taxing authorities. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENTS $66033 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENTS $66033 X X X X X X true NY SUMMER GALA 102674 9000 93674 59386 OTHER 19779 19779 6647 1 15750 8400 7350 138203 17400 120803 66033 66033 54770 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE FINANCE COMMITTE FOR APPROVAL. THE FINANCE COMMITTE APPROVES THE 990 AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE 990. THE BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF FORM 990 AND THEN VOTES ON APPROVING THE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVEIW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management ALL PROPSECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND FIGHTING CHANCE FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES TO FIGHTING CHANCE AND TO FAMILIARIZE THE PROSEPCTIVE BOARD MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIGHTING CHANCE. THE CANDIDATE THEN UNDERGO A VETTING PROCESS WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS. NO COMPENSATION IS GIVIEN TO BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees ALL PROPSECTIVE EMPLOYEES ARE INTERVIEWED FIRST BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD MEMBER AND THEN BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS THEN DETERMINED BY COMPARABLE SALARIES IN INDUSTRY. INCREASES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD USING COMPARABLE SALARIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection www.GuideStar.org MAINTAINS COPIES OF FILED FORM 990 FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR EACH YEAR Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, AND AUDITED FINANCIALS OF FIGHTING CHANCE ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS COPIES OF THEM IN WRITING.