2024-01-30T11:20:56-06:00 2023-06-30 363321958 DESMOND & AHERN LTD 10827 S WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO IL 606433206 990 2022-07-01 363874655 Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation BEAR 3122141200 55 W Wacker Dr 1100 Chicago IL 60601 Katharine Tillotson CEO 3122141200 2024-01-30 1 Katharine Tillotson 999009999 0 Paul Betlinski P01960501 7737794720 2024-01-30 0 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Katharine Tillotson 55 W Wacker Dr 1100 Chicago IL 60601 2143458 0 X www.bearnecessities.org X 1993 IL Our mission is to provide unparalleled hope and support to those touched by pediatric cancer. Our vision is a world without these devastating diseases. 17 16 6 45 0 0 1626027 1734923 0 0 22252 30 52211 509 1700490 1735462 229000 35000 0 0 597995 638327 0 0 257821 664078 740454 1491073 1413781 209417 321681 2315118 2550663 407996 291009 1907122 2259654 X Our mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer while providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. Our vision is a world without pediatric cancer.Forty-three children are diagnosed with cancer daily, and pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease among children. Even so, less than 4% of the total federal funding spent on cancer research is directed toward the treatment of children. These statistics are staggering. At Bear Necessities, we are dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer research to ultimately discover a cure, while continuing to help patients and their families today, bringing hope and joy to those in need. We couldn't continue this critical work without the unwavering support of our donors. Thank you for all you do. 0 0 831255 15000 Bear Hugs:Bear Hugs are customized gifts and experiences to brighten the life of a child living with cancer. To make each Bear Hug special, we work with each child and family to design a Bear Hug that meets their unique needs and interests. In addition to bringing children joy, Bear Hugs often encourage play and physical activity, which can improve health outcomes according to several studies. In addition to Bear Hugs, we provide families with financial support to help them through one of the most difficult moments in their lives. 38620 Counseling:Through its partnership with SamaraCare Counseling, Bear Necessities provides up to 12 free counseling sessions with a licensed clinical therapist for pediatric cancer patients and any member of their immediate family. There is no limit on how many members of a family we serve. Bear Necessities offsets the full cost of these sessions or whatever a family's health insurance does not cover. Individuals are eligible for this program for up to eight years after receiving a pediatric cancer diagnosis. 28334 20000 Scholarships:Thanks to a transformational investment from a board member, Bear Necessities launched a scholarship program in 2022 for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and the siblings of someone who experienced pediatric cancer. The program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting pediatric cancer and to provide the opportunity for young people affected by pediatric cancer to pursue higher education from an accredited institution. 13988 Bear Discovieries 13988 912197 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X Beth Ulbrich 8476498826 55 W Wacker Dr Suite 1100 Chicago IL 60601 KATHLEEN CASEY PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER 50.00 X X 131007 0 738 CLAIRE JOLCOVER CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOY LARISEY CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES HERBISON VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BARBARA HARTMAN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PAULA HAMRIC TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA CAPUTO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KENRA CASTELLONI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF CONRAD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROB PELLICANO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN HITCH-ZINT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JON JELINEK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA MIKULEC DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AJANI NIMMAGADDA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPH SORENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATE TILLOTSON CEO 50.00 X 128055 0 3343 259062 0 4081 2 0 0 0 0 505921 49686 1179316 131673 1734923 30 30 407996 505921 407996 0 Merchandise 900099 509 509 509 1735462 509 0 30 15000 15000 20000 20000 284500 152321 57213 74966 279281 149528 56163 73590 11726 6332 2345 3049 21081 11041 4298 5742 41739 22539 8348 10852 33075 33075 28332 28332 63099 15444 8067 39588 51302 27467 10317 13518 93046 49816 18712 24518 38467 20595 7736 10136 7066 3783 1421 1862 Program Expenses 418331 418331 Miscellaneous 7736 7736 1413781 912197 243763 257821 780849 626708 212446 33874 227289 21646 16485 6623 834 1509602 581153 966225 928449 505901 538452 2315118 2550663 66183 51023 50000 10000 17675 12566 274138 217420 407996 291009 X 1807680 1946066 99442 313588 1907122 2259654 2315118 2550663 321681 30851 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2058578 1611477 1285207 1626027 1734923 8316212 2058578 1611477 1285207 1626027 1734923 8316212 463304 7852908 8584 10916 11215 18235 30 48980 51675 51675 509 509 8417376 0.93290 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1326101 505789 820312 174119 65982 108137 9382 9382 0 928449 X 1759730 30851 30851 1728879 6583 6583 1735462 1407198 0 1407198 6583 6583 1413781 Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statement: The Foundation was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as a Foundation that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Foundation and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Foundation continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. The Foundation's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed. The Foundation has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that it was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2023. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The finance committee and the governance committee of the board of directors, of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, jointly determine the compensation of the CEO/President of the organization. All members of these two committees are free of conflicts of interest and the group consists of a number of accomplished business leaders who are quite capable of independently determining compensation, for the organization's senior official(s). They use a number of factors in order to determine compensation: (1) their understanding of relevant compensation programs in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, (2) compensation surveys for nonprofit executives managing similar sized organizations provided by the industry employment and benefits consultants and (3) evaluation and performance metrics to judge the performance of the foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 Forms are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.