JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization
JESSICA JUNE CHILDRENS CANCER FOUNDATION INC (EIN 13-4280980)
Tax period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Filed
2026-08-17
IRS object ID
202622309349300307
Schema version
2025v4.0
Source
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Activity Or MissionTHE MISSION OF JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHT CANCER BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES. FULFILLING THIS MISSION PROVIDES A CRITICAL LIFELINE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE THE ADDED BURDEN OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHEN THEIR SOLE FOCUS SHOULD BE HELPING THEIR CHILD FIGHT AND OVERCOME CANCER. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES. THESE SERVICES HELP REDUCE THE OVERWHELMING STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT JOURNEY. A DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CREATES AN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL CRISIS THAT IS OFTEN FOLLOWED BY A SEVERE FINANCIAL CRISIS. FOR MANY FActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE MISSION OF JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHT CANCER BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES. FULFILLING THIS MISSION PROVIDES A CRITICAL LIFELINE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE THE ADDED BURDEN OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHEN THEIR SOLE FOCUS SHOULD BE HELPING THEIR CHILD FIGHT AND OVERCOME CANCER. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES. THESE SERVICES HELP REDUCE THE OVERWHELMING STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT JOURNEY. A DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CREATES AN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL CRISIS THAT IS OFTEN FOLLOWED BY A SEVERE FINANCIAL CRISIS. FOR MANY FMissionDesc
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DescFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 396 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 7,653 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT DURING ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TIMES IN A FAMILY'S LIFE. REFLECTING ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ITS MISSION, 98% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL EXPENSES IN 2025 WERE DEDICATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF THAT HELPS FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER MEET ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY NEEDS, INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER MEDICAL-RELATED COSTS. FAMILIES CONSISTENTLY DESCRIBE THIS ASSISTANCE AS A LIFELINE-HELPING THEM AVOID FINANCIAL COLLAPSE WHILE ALLOWING PARENTS TO FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT RATHER THAN OVERWHELMING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. BY ADDRESSING URGENT NEEDS QUICKLY AND COMPASSIONATELY, JJCCF HELPS PREVENT FAMILIES FROM SPIRALING INTO CRISIS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THAT IS OFTEN VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING AND SURVIVAL OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. JJCCF IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING TIMELY, MEANINGFUL ASSISTANCE WHEN FAMILIES NEED IT MOST. TO QUALIFY, THE CHILD MUST BE FIGHTING CANCER AND COME FROM A LOW-INCOME FAMILY EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THE CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS MUST HAVE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED THE FAMILY'S INCOME AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, LEAVING THEM TEMPORARILY UNABLE TO MEET BASIC LIVING NEEDS. MOST CASES INVOLVE A SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY QUALIFIES FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME. TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM, THE CHILD MUST BE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND RESIDE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. FAMILIES MUST BE REFERRED BY THEIR HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER, WHO WILL ASSIST IN COMPLETING THE THREE-PAGE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE FOUNDATION BY EMAIL. AFTER JJCCF STAFF REVIEWS THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION, THE CHILD'S CAREGIVER WILL BE CONTACTED TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY AND EXPLAIN THE ASSISTANCE PROCESS. COPIES OF OUTSTANDING BILLS REPRESENTING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS (I.E. RENT, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, CAR NOTE, MEDICAL) SHOULD BE PROVIDED. GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS MAY BE REQUESTED. JJCCF STAFF WILL REQUEST A HEADSHOT OF THE CHILD FOR ITS ANNUAL COLLAGE OF THE FACES BEHIND ITS MISSION AND MAIL A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE TO THE CHILD'S HOME ADDRESS.Desc

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DescSUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES PROGRAM: SINCE THE FOUNDATION'S INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED EMOTIONAL AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, IN-KIND DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERY GIFT CARDS, HOLIDAY WISH GRANTING, AND ACCESS TO THE FOUNDATION'S OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFIT FROM THE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HOPE, COMPASSION, AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE HELPING ALLEVIATE THE MULTIPLE CRISES FAMILIES EXPERIENCE AFTER HEARING THE DEVASTATING WORDS, "YOUR CHILD HAS CANCER." THE PROGRAM IS PERSONALLY MANAGED BY JJCCF'S FOUNDER AND CEO, S. MUVDI, WHOSE UNIQUE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES ENABLE HER TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER. HAVING ENDURED THE LOSS OF HER DAUGHTER TO BLOOD CANCER, THE LOSS OF HER MOTHER TO LUNG CANCER, AND HER OWN SUCCESSFUL BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER, MS. MUVDI UNDERSTANDS THE EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FAMILIES FACE DURING TREATMENT AND BEREAVEMENT. HER FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE ALLOWS HER TO CONNECT WITH FAMILIES WITH EMPATHY, CREDIBILITY, AND COMPASSION. FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, MS. MUVDI IS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH MANY SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE, PROVIDING COMFORT, GUIDANCE, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SUPPORT DURING ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT PERIODS OF THEIR LIVES.Desc

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DescENDOWMENT PROGRAM: JJCCF (THE "ORGANIZATION") HAS TRANSFERRED ASSETS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD (THE "FOUNDATION") TO ESTABLISH AN ENDOWED COMPONENT FUND (THE "FUND") FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FUND IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION IN PERPETUITY. PURSUANT TO THE FUND AGREEMENT, IF JJCCF CEASES TO EXIST, THE FUND WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONVERT TO A FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE FOUNDATION. IN THAT EVENT, THE FUND'S ASSETS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NON- CASH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0 THROUGH 17 WHO ARE BATTLING CANCER, HELPING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS GRANTED THE FOUNDATION VARIANCE POWER, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MODIFY THE USE OF THE FUND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING POLICIES. THE FUND IS INVESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES AND IS SUBJECT TO ITS SPENDING POLICY, WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES FOR AN ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION EQUAL TO 5% OF THE FUND'S 12-QUARTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE FAIR MARKET VALUE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED AN ADDITIONAL 300,000 TO THE ENDOWED FUND. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, CUMULATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND TOTALED 675,000.Desc

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DescADVOCACY PROGRAM THE LAST RESORT PROGRAM MOBILIZES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER CHARITIES BUT CONTINUE TO FACE URGENT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DURING THEIR BATTLE WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER. JJCCF RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS BY SHARING CHILDREN'S STORIES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE TARGETED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS GENERATE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES MAINTAIN BASIC NECESSITIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. DONORS MAY CONTRIBUTE FUNDS OR GIFT CARDS IN HONOR OF A CHILD, PROVIDING VITAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS FAMILIES OVERCOME TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHILE FOCUSING ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. SHARE THE JOY PROGRAM - THE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM CREATED IN 2010 ENCOURAGES LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO SPONSOR A FAMILY EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS CAUSED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER THROUGH A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF 2,000. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF EACH SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFITING FAMILY IN THE FORM OF CHECK PAYMENTS OR GIFT CARDS TO HELP COVER ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES, INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION, AND GROCERIES. EACH SHARE THE JOY SPONSORSHIP IS RECOGNIZED THROUGH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY ATTENDED BY THE BENEFITING CHILD, FAMILY MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF, THE DONOR(S), AND INVITED GUESTS. DONORS WHO PREFER A PRIVATE RECOGNITION MAY INSTEAD RECEIVE THE CHILD'S STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH, ALLOWING THEM TO SEE THE DIRECT IMPACT OF THEIR GENEROSITY. THE PROGRAM CREATES A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN DONORS AND THE FAMILIES THEY SUPPORT, FOSTERING HOPE, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY DURING ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES. IT PROVIDES NOT ONLY CRITICAL FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR FAMILIES BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO EXPERIENCE THE PROFOUND JOY OF MAKING A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 591 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER.Desc
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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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EOY$1,054,990EOYAmt

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EOY$1,054,990EOYAmt

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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
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FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$506,592CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$322,707CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$350,943CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$623,451CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,201,868TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$350,943CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$623,451CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,201,868TotalAmt
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Public Support Total170$1,779,891PublicSupportTotal170Amt

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$107CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$49CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,047CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,024CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$8,488TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$2,210,356TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$109,041GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.80530PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.77790PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

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Beginning Year Balance$109,038BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Other Expenditures$109,038OtherExpendituresAmt
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Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$701,372TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$701,372RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$701,372TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$649,562TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$649,562ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$649,562TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNONEExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARDBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1910 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD 200AddressLine1Txt
CityFORT LAUDERDALECityNm
State AbbreviationFLStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP33301ZIPCd
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Recipient EIN652477112RecipientEIN
IRC Section501C3IRCSectionDesc
Cash Grant$300,000CashGrantAmt
Purpose Of GrantSUPPORT ENDOWNMENTPurposeOfGrantTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeFOR CANCER PATIENTSGrantTypeTxt
Recipient396RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$164,898CashGrantAmt
Non Cash Assistance$20,537NonCashAssistanceAmt
Non Cash AssistanceGROCERY CARDSNonCashAssistanceDesc

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (13 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIGHT CANCER BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES. FULFILLING THIS MISSION PROVIDES A CRITICAL LIFELINE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE THE ADDED BURDEN OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHEN THEIR SOLE FOCUS SHOULD BE HELPING THEIR CHILD FIGHT AND OVERCOME CANCER. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES. THESE SERVICES HELP REDUCE THE OVERWHELMING STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT JOURNEY. A DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CREATES AN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL CRISIS THAT IS OFTEN FOLLOWED BY A SEVERE FINANCIAL CRISIS. FOR MANY FAMILIES, THE SUDDEN LOSS OF INCOME COMBINED WITH INCREASED MEDICAL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES PLACES THEM AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF HOUSING INSTABILITY, UTILITY SHUTOFFS, FOOD INSECURITY, AND LOSS OF RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO LIFESAVING TREATMENT. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT ENABLES FAMILIES TO MEET ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES. THIS DIRECT, TANGIBLE SUPPORT HELPS STABILIZE FAMILIES IN CRISIS, ALLOWING PARENTS TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT AND RECOVERY WHILE GIVING CHILDREN THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES. WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, A PARENT OR PRIMARY CAREGIVER FREQUENTLY MUST LEAVE THE WORKFORCE OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE EMPLOYMENT TO PROVIDE FULL-TIME CARE. CHILDREN UNDERGOING TREATMENT OFTEN REQUIRE REPEATED HOSPITALIZATIONS, FREQUENT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, HOMEBOUND EDUCATION, AND STRICT INFECTION PRECAUTIONS BECAUSE OF COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH THE RESULTING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IS TEMPORARY, IT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, SO IT DOES NOT JEOPARDIZE A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN BASIC NECESSITIES DURING TREATMENT. THE MAJORITY OF FAMILIES SERVED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE SINGLE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME. THESE FAMILIES LIVE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND HAVE LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ABSORB THE UNEXPECTED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER. THROUGH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, JJCCF DEMONSTRATES THAT TIMELY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PRODUCES IMMEDIATE, TANGIBLE RESULTS BY HELPING FAMILIES MAINTAIN BASIC NECESSITIES, REDUCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND ALLOWING CHILDREN TO CONTINUE RECEIVING UNINTERRUPTED CANCER TREATMENT. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK ENSURES THAT FINANCIAL INSTABILITY DOES NOT BECOME AN OBSTACLE IN A CHILD'S FIGHT AGAINST CANCER AND ADVANCES ITS MISSION OF GIVING EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AN EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 396 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 7,653 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT DURING ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TIMES IN A FAMILY'S LIFE. REFLECTING ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ITS MISSION, 98% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL EXPENSES IN 2025 WERE DEDICATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF THAT HELPS FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER MEET ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY NEEDS, INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER MEDICAL-RELATED COSTS. FAMILIES CONSISTENTLY DESCRIBE THIS ASSISTANCE AS A LIFELINE-HELPING THEM AVOID FINANCIAL COLLAPSE WHILE ALLOWING PARENTS TO FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT RATHER THAN OVERWHELMING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. BY ADDRESSING URGENT NEEDS QUICKLY AND COMPASSIONATELY, JJCCF HELPS PREVENT FAMILIES FROM SPIRALING INTO CRISIS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THAT IS OFTEN VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING AND SURVIVAL OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. JJCCF IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING TIMELY, MEANINGFUL ASSISTANCE WHEN FAMILIES NEED IT MOST. TO QUALIFY, THE CHILD MUST BE FIGHTING CANCER AND COME FROM A LOW-INCOME FAMILY EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THE CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS MUST HAVE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED THE FAMILY'S INCOME AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, LEAVING THEM TEMPORARILY UNABLE TO MEET BASIC LIVING NEEDS. MOST CASES INVOLVE A SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY QUALIFIES FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME. TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM, THE CHILD MUST BE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND RESIDE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. FAMILIES MUST BE REFERRED BY THEIR HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER, WHO WILL ASSIST IN COMPLETING THE THREE-PAGE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE FOUNDATION BY EMAIL. AFTER JJCCF STAFF REVIEWS THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION, THE CHILD'S CAREGIVER WILL BE CONTACTED TO CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY AND EXPLAIN THE ASSISTANCE PROCESS. COPIES OF OUTSTANDING BILLS REPRESENTING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS (I.E. RENT, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, CAR NOTE, MEDICAL) SHOULD BE PROVIDED. GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS MAY BE REQUESTED. JJCCF STAFF WILL REQUEST A HEADSHOT OF THE CHILD FOR ITS ANNUAL COLLAGE OF THE FACES BEHIND ITS MISSION AND MAIL A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE TO THE CHILD'S HOME ADDRESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BSUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES PROGRAM: SINCE THE FOUNDATION'S INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED EMOTIONAL AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, IN-KIND DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERY GIFT CARDS, HOLIDAY WISH GRANTING, AND ACCESS TO THE FOUNDATION'S OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFIT FROM THE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HOPE, COMPASSION, AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE HELPING ALLEVIATE THE MULTIPLE CRISES FAMILIES EXPERIENCE AFTER HEARING THE DEVASTATING WORDS, "YOUR CHILD HAS CANCER." THE PROGRAM IS PERSONALLY MANAGED BY JJCCF'S FOUNDER AND CEO, S. MUVDI, WHOSE UNIQUE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES ENABLE HER TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER. HAVING ENDURED THE LOSS OF HER DAUGHTER TO BLOOD CANCER, THE LOSS OF HER MOTHER TO LUNG CANCER, AND HER OWN SUCCESSFUL BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER, MS. MUVDI UNDERSTANDS THE EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FAMILIES FACE DURING TREATMENT AND BEREAVEMENT. HER FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE ALLOWS HER TO CONNECT WITH FAMILIES WITH EMPATHY, CREDIBILITY, AND COMPASSION. FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, MS. MUVDI IS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH MANY SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE, PROVIDING COMFORT, GUIDANCE, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SUPPORT DURING ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT PERIODS OF THEIR LIVES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4CENDOWMENT PROGRAM: JJCCF (THE "ORGANIZATION") HAS TRANSFERRED ASSETS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD (THE "FOUNDATION") TO ESTABLISH AN ENDOWED COMPONENT FUND (THE "FUND") FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FUND IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION IN PERPETUITY. PURSUANT TO THE FUND AGREEMENT, IF JJCCF CEASES TO EXIST, THE FUND WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONVERT TO A FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE FOUNDATION. IN THAT EVENT, THE FUND'S ASSETS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NON- CASH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0 THROUGH 17 WHO ARE BATTLING CANCER, HELPING TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS GRANTED THE FOUNDATION VARIANCE POWER, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MODIFY THE USE OF THE FUND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING POLICIES. THE FUND IS INVESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES AND IS SUBJECT TO ITS SPENDING POLICY, WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES FOR AN ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION EQUAL TO 5% OF THE FUND'S 12-QUARTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE FAIR MARKET VALUE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED AN ADDITIONAL 300,000 TO THE ENDOWED FUND. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, CUMULATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND TOTALED 675,000.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DADVOCACY PROGRAM THE LAST RESORT PROGRAM MOBILIZES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER CHARITIES BUT CONTINUE TO FACE URGENT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DURING THEIR BATTLE WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER. JJCCF RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS BY SHARING CHILDREN'S STORIES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE TARGETED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS GENERATE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES MAINTAIN BASIC NECESSITIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. DONORS MAY CONTRIBUTE FUNDS OR GIFT CARDS IN HONOR OF A CHILD, PROVIDING VITAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS FAMILIES OVERCOME TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHILE FOCUSING ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. SHARE THE JOY PROGRAM - THE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM CREATED IN 2010 ENCOURAGES LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO SPONSOR A FAMILY EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS CAUSED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER THROUGH A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF 2,000. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF EACH SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFITING FAMILY IN THE FORM OF CHECK PAYMENTS OR GIFT CARDS TO HELP COVER ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES, INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION, AND GROCERIES. EACH SHARE THE JOY SPONSORSHIP IS RECOGNIZED THROUGH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY ATTENDED BY THE BENEFITING CHILD, FAMILY MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF, THE DONOR(S), AND INVITED GUESTS. DONORS WHO PREFER A PRIVATE RECOGNITION MAY INSTEAD RECEIVE THE CHILD'S STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH, ALLOWING THEM TO SEE THE DIRECT IMPACT OF THEIR GENEROSITY. THE PROGRAM CREATES A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN DONORS AND THE FAMILIES THEY SUPPORT, FOSTERING HOPE, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY DURING ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES. IT PROVIDES NOT ONLY CRITICAL FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR FAMILIES BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO EXPERIENCE THE PROFOUND JOY OF MAKING A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 591 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2DIANA MUVDI SIBLINGS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6THE CORPORATION HAS ONE MEMBERSHIP CLASS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7AMEMBERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT AND REMOVE THE DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7BMEMBERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO AMEND AND/OR RESTATE THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPRATION AND BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BPRIOR TO FILING, THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION EMAILS A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. AFTER THE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED AND FILED, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CEACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY CERTIFYING THAT THEY HAVE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY ENFORCED. ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARE DISCLOSED ARE REVIEWED BY ALL INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATOP EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS USING COMPARABLE MARKET RATES AS GUIDELINE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19- GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990'S ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.JJCCF.ORG), CANDID/GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE (WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG), IRS WEBSITE, AND OTHER SIMILAR WEBSITES.

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