I been getting phone call from731 256 3437 I do not know them. Answer machine comes on just hang up. I have contact the Attorney General State of Mo, I live a block away from the police station have been told them this number, and phone company I do business with. I got a tracer on my phone will put you in jail. I'm sue you for &1000 000 00 dollars for telephone damage
Just talked to them (was amazed someone actually answered) and said it was the yearly pledge drive for "Children's Cancer Fund." When I continually asked him specifically where the money went to, he hung up on me.
I been getting phone call from731 256 3437 I do not know them. Answer machine comes on just hang up. I have contact the Attorney General State of Mo, I live a block away from the police station have been told them this number, and phone company I do business with. I got a tracer on my phone will put you in jail. I'm sue you for &1000 000 00 dollars for telephone damage
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Name: National Children's Cancer Society
Phone: (800) 532-6459
Address: 1015 Locust Suite 600
Saint Louis, MO 63101
Report Expiration Date: June 24, 2012
Original Business Start Date: January 1987
Principal: Mark Stolze, President
Customer Contact: Mark Stolze, President - (800) 532-6459
Type of Business: Charity Soliciting Nationally
BBB Comments
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Charity Contact InformationName: National Children's Cancer Society
Address: One South Memorial Drive, Suite 800
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 314-241-1600
314-241-5243
Web Address: www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.org
Also known as: Childrens Cancer Assistance Fund
Back To Top BBB Wise Giving Alliance CommentsYear, State Incorporated: 1987, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their families."
Back To Top Evaluation Conclusions
National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) meets the 20Standards for Charity Accountability.
Back To Top Programs
NCCS distributes donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to medical centers in countries with less advanced treatment facilities. The organization also provides direct financial assistance to children with cancer and their families within the United States. Assistance is available for medical expenses, such as insurance premiums, treatment and equipment, and also for other incidentals such as transportation, lodging, food and other household needs. The organization disseminates several publications, including "Voice of Hope" on issues relating to children's cancer and distributes information to children and parents about care-giving, grief, emotional support and survivorship issues.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, NCCS's program expenses were:
Division of patient and family services 26,026,123
Supplemental family support 3,522,510
Public information and education 448,414
Total Program Expenses: $29,997,047
Back To Top Governance
Chief Executive : Mark Stolze, President & Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*: $254,638
Chair of the Board: Mark Slocomb
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: First Vice President, Merrill Lynch
Board Size: 18
Paid Staff Size: 20
*October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Back To Top Fund Raising
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail, telemarketing, special events, grant proposals, Internet appeals, and cause-related marketing.
Fund raising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $35,859,930, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
NCCS incurred joint costs of $5,897,910 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs, $4,851,170 was allocated to fund raising expenses, $880,949 was allocated to program expenses, and $165,791 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Back To Top Tax Status
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
Back To Top Financial
The following information is based on NCCS's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.
Source of Funds
In-kind contributions 24,302,704
Contributions 11,236,241
List rental income 333,891
Event revenue (net) 320,985
Investment income -143,893
Total Income $36,049,928
Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses
Programs: 83% Fund Raising: 16% Administrative: 1%
Total income $36,049,928
Program expenses $29,997,047
Fund raising expenses 5,840,514
Administrative expenses 493,809
Total expenses $36,331,370
Expenses in Excess of Income (281,442)
Beginning net assets 3,987,970
Ending net assets 3,706,528
Total liabilities 831,462
Total assets $4,537,990
Note: According to NCCS's 2008 audited financial statements, the organization received $24,274,713 in in-kind donations consisting of pharmaceuticals ($24,210,439) and vehicle donations ($64,274).
The other day i got 6 calls in one night from this number. I tryed yelling with just to get a ring tone befor i was done venting my frustration. Then i found that if you just pick up and do not say anything some on will answer. This was great because the person on the other end got an ear full and im not done yey!