JJCCF

What JJCCF does

The Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation (JJCCF) is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2004 by Sandra Muvdi, MBA, President/CEO, in memory of her daughter Jessica June Eiler Muvdi (1996–2003). The organization delivers emergency financial assistance, advocacy, and supportive care services to children (under 18) battling cancer and their families residing in the state of Florida. Its service delivery runs exclusively through hospital social worker referrals at four core partner hospitals: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (with Salah Foundation Children's Hospital), Broward Health, and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Alex's Place). JJCCF is not a technology company and does not operate proprietary software, AI systems, or APIs; the "platform" is the referral-and-case-management workflow executed by a small team (1–10 employees).

JJCCF's product surface consists of three core programs. (1) The Financial Assistance Program provides a one-time fixed cash grant of $1,200 per qualifying family (as of January 2026) for rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance, medical expenses, and food/gas/transportation cards. (2) The Advocacy Program is a last-resort outreach mechanism that leverages local media (ABC Channel 10, NBC Channel 6, CBS Channel 4) to mobilize community fundraising for families needing additional support. (3) The Supportive Care Services Program provides emotional and compassionate care resources. Since inception, JJCCF reports having impacted 7,653 children and family members, with 396 assisted in 2025 alone — implying a current run rate of roughly 100 children/families (~440 individuals) per year.

JJCCF's revenue model is purely charitable and donation-based. Funding streams include individual donations (the largest source), private foundation grants (e.g., The Wasie Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, Live Like Tom Foundation), corporate contributions (AutoNation, Barclays Capital, Ultimate Software Group, Salah Foundation), media-driven advocacy campaigns, and recurring fundraising events (Fancy Jeans Party, Superhero Family Picnic, Mom Prom, Share the Joy). Per the 2024 Independent Audit, 97% of total expenses are program service expenses and 3% are administrative/fundraising; JJCCF claims 98% of each donation directly supports families. Distribution is geographic-limited to Florida with no stated plan to expand nationally. The foundation is GuideStar Platinum Seal–rated and Charity Navigator Encompass Award–recognized.

Name

JJCCF

Legal name

Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation

Website

https://jjccf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JJCCF is a Fort Lauderdale-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that provides emergency financial assistance ($1,200 per family), advocacy, and supportive care services to children with cancer and their families throughout Florida, referred through partner hospital social workers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Cancer Charity Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Emergency financial assistance
• Childhood cancer support
• Nonprofit charity services
• Pediatric oncology advocacy
• Family assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Program Service Expenses (97% of Total Expenses in 2024) — direct financial assistance and supportive care delivery to families, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Most of the funds JJCCF raises come via individual donors contributing directly to the foundation's mission.
2. Private Foundation Grants: JJCCF receives grants from private foundations such as The Wasie Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, and others.
3. Campaigns: JJCCF conducts fundraising campaigns including annual events, Share the Joy program, and direct appeals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JJCCF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity that provides emergency financial assistance, advocacy, and supportive care services to children battling cancer and their families throughout Florida. It delivers three core programs—Financial Assistance Program (a one-time payment of approximately $1,200 per qualifying family for rent, utilities, food, transportation, and medical expenses), Advocacy Program (last-resort community fundraising via media), and Supportive Care Services Program (emotional support and resources). Families are connected through hospital social worker referrals at partner pediatric oncology centers.

Product overview

JJCCF is a non-profit charitable organization offering three core programs to assist children with cancer and their families in Florida. The Financial Assistance Program provides emergency monetary support for basic human necessities. The Advocacy Program extends support through community outreach for families needing additional help. The Supportive Care Services Program offers emotional support and resources. Together, these programs bridge the gap between mainstream and disadvantaged families fighting childhood cancer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Assistance Program Provides emergency financial assistance (approximately $1,200 per qualifying family as of January 2026) for basic human necessities including rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance, medical expenses, and food/gas/transportation cards, for children under 18 with cancer and their families residing in Florida. Families are referred through hospital social workers at partner pediatric oncology centers.
• Advocacy Program A last-resort advocacy program that reaches out to the broader community — often through media partnerships — for additional financial support for families who have already received emergency assistance but still need help covering expenses related to their child's cancer treatment.
• Supportive Care Services Program Provides emotional support and compassionate care services to families coping with a childhood cancer diagnosis, offering resources beyond financial assistance to help families navigate the challenges of treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,653 children and family members impacted since 2004
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• Nicklaus Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner hospital providing pediatric oncology treatment. JJCCF provides emergency financial assistance to families whose children receive treatment at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Examples include Greyson (4 y/o with brain cancer) and Kenneth (14 y/o with leukemia).
• Joe DiMaggio Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for pediatric cancer treatment. JJCCF assists families of children treated at Joe DiMaggio, including Michael (9 y/o with AML) who was facing eviction during treatment.
• Broward Health / Salah Foundation Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital system including Salah Foundation Children's Hospital. JJCCF assists families including Leonidas (14 y/o with ALL). Broward Health named their reception room in honor of JJCCF.
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Alex's Place)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing pediatric hematology/oncology outpatient services. JJCCF assists families including Zayda (4 y/o with ALL post-transplant).
• ABC Channel 10 (WPLG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner for advocacy campaigns. Partnership includes Local 10 Care Force segments featuring JJCCF-assisted families. Notable stories include single mom surprised with car and child advocacy cases.
• NBC Channel 6supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner covering JJCCF events including 15th and 20th anniversary celebrations.
• CBS Channel 4supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner featuring JJCCF advocacy cases through Neighbors 4 Neighbors program.
• AutoNationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that donated a car to a JJCCF-assisted single mother to help transport her child to cancer treatments.
• Atlantic Housing FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided free housing for JJCCF families on the verge of homelessness during children's cancer treatment.
• Gilda's Club South FloridasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner charity providing social work support. Social worker Linda Tiga Hernandez wrote advocacy letter for Michael's family facing eviction.
• Ellen DeGeneres / Ellen ShowmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity supporter who featured JJCCF child honoree on the Ellen Show, providing wish fulfillment and national exposure.
• PitbullsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity supporter of JJCCF mission.
• ShakirasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity supporter of JJCCF mission.
• Justin BiebersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity supporter who invited JJCCF teens backstage, providing memorable experiences for children in cancer treatment.
• Miami Herald / El Nuevo HeraldsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner covering JJCCF stories including Nicole (3 y/o with aggressive cancer) nominated for WishBook.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Florida-headquartered nonprofit focused on childhood cancer research and family support. Highly comparable to JJCCF in mission and geographic base, with similar reliance on individual donors and corporate partners.
• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National nonprofit providing support, advocacy, and information to families affected by childhood cancer. Directly comparable to JJCCF's advocacy and supportive-care programming for the same beneficiary population.

Broad incumbents

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Large national childhood cancer charity funding research and family support. Same beneficiary population as JJCCF, but operates at much greater scale and with research-grant focus alongside direct family assistance.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides housing and family support services near pediatric hospitals nationwide. Comparable in serving families of children with serious illnesses including cancer, but addresses lodging rather than direct financial assistance.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses including cancer. Comparable beneficiary population, though Make-A-Wish delivers experiential rather than financial support.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Major childhood cancer charity funding research and family support. Comparable mission and donor-driven model, though St. Baldrick's is significantly larger and research-oriented.

Peers

• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: National nonprofit funding children's cancer research and supporting affected families. Comparable beneficiary population to JJCCF, though CureSearch's primary focus is research acceleration rather than direct family aid.
• National Children's Cancer Society: National nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Closely comparable to JJCCF's emergency financial assistance model, but with broader geographic reach.
• Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Florida-based nonprofit supporting pediatric cancer research and family programs. Comparable geographic base and beneficiary population to JJCCF, with similar scale and donor-driven model.
• Children's Cancer Foundation (Maryland): Regional nonprofit funding pediatric cancer research and family services in the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable scale and mission to JJCCF, but operates in a different geography with a research-grant emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/childcancers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JessicaJune1
• Facebookfacebook.com/childrenscancerfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/jessicajunechildrenscancer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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