Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

What Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation does

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NVCCF) is a 501(c)-equivalent Nevada nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by Dr. Ronald Oseas, Las Vegas's first child oncologist, to deliver psychosocial support services to families of children diagnosed with cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood, and immunologic diseases in Southern Nevada, and subsequently expanded (in 2011) to serve adults touched by cancer. The organization operates five core programs: Camp Cartwheel (a medically supervised two-week summer camp at Torino Ranch serving 200+ children annually), Project A.R.K. (financial, educational, and emotional support), Education Services (tutoring, advocacy, in-patient learning at Sunrise Children's Hospital and Summerlin Hospital), The Caring Place (adult cancer wellness with massage, yoga, reiki, support groups), and the Orion Grant Fund (financial assistance up to $1,500 per adult in treatment). Collectively, NVCCF provides 40+ programs at no cost, served 450+ children and 950+ adults annually, and is the only foundation in Las Vegas delivering all services for immunologic diseases and the official Nevada Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America since 2011.

The organization's infrastructure is built around a 16,000 sq ft owned facility, the Britney Spears Campus (opened 2017), and is staffed by 12+ paid personnel supplemented by 165+ trained camp volunteers. Its revenue model is exclusively donation-driven: individual contributions, corporate sponsorships of events ($2,500-$25,000 tiered), and ticket sales for two signature annual fundraisers (Profiles of Courage gala at $250/person and Saddle Up for Kids at $200/person). Distribution is direct-to-family through hospital partnerships, in-person classes, and facility-based services, with referral pipelines anchored by Summerlin Hospital and Sunrise Children's Hospital. The technology stack is essentially non-existent as a product surface — no proprietary platform, mobile app, API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is referenced in the operating model, which is fundamentally a human-delivered, in-person service.

No public revenue figure is disclosed on the organization's website; financial scale must be inferred from the modest staff count (12+), large served population (1,400+), event economics, and facility footprint. Governance is via an independent Board of Directors (Chairman Scot Silber, Secretary Donna Momcilovic-Cook, Treasurer John Zaby of Umpqua Bank) with an Honorary Advisory Board, and the organization holds GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and Charity Navigator 4-star rating, signaling strong accountability posture to donors. The organization is explicitly not affiliated with any national nonprofit and is geographically constrained to Southern Nevada.

Name

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

Legal name

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

Website

https://nvccf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is a Las Vegas-based nonprofit (founded 1993) delivering 40+ psychosocial support programs at no cost to critically ill children, their families, and adults with cancer in Southern Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric and Adult Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric cancer support
• Psychosocial support services
• Nonprofit family services
• Cancer wellness programs
• Critically ill children care

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: NVCCF relies on individual donations from the Southern Nevada community to fund over 40 programs and services provided at no cost to critically ill children and adults with cancer.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for fundraising events ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, including table sponsorships at events like Profiles of Courage and Saddle Up for Kids.
3. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for fundraising events including Profiles of Courage ($250 per person) and Saddle Up for Kids ($200 per person).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation provides over 40 programs and services at no cost to critically ill children and adults with cancer, including medically supervised summer camps, education advocacy and tutoring, financial assistance grants, and adult wellness programs. The organization serves families living in Southern Nevada affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood, and immunologic diseases through direct service delivery at its facilities, partner hospitals, and camp venues.

Product overview

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization offering over 40 programs and services organized into five core programs: Camp Cartwheel (medically supervised summer camp for critically ill children), Project A.R.K. (financial, educational, and emotional support services), Education Services (tutoring, advocacy, and scholarships for K-12 students), The Caring Place (adult cancer support and wellness programs), and Orion Grant Fund (financial assistance for adults in treatment). Additional offerings include therapeutic classes and groups (yoga, reiki, art, support groups) and major fundraising events including the Profiles of Courage Gala and Saddle Up for Kids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project A.R.K. Aids & Resources for Kids - provides professional services including financial, educational, psychological, and emotional support for families of children with life-threatening illnesses in Southern Nevada.
• Camp Cartwheel
• Education Services
• The Caring Place
• Orion Grant Fund

Products and services

• Camp Cartwheel A medically supervised annual summer camp for critically ill children ages 5-17 diagnosed with cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood, and immunologic diseases, their siblings, and children whose parents are diagnosed with cancer. The camp spans two weeks each summer at Torino Ranch, hosting over 200 children supported by 165+ volunteers.
• Project A.R.K. (Aids & Resources for Kids) Provides professional services including financial, educational, psychological, and emotional support for families of children diagnosed with life-threatening and critical illnesses living in Southern Nevada.
• Education Services Education support program for chronically ill children K-12 providing tutoring, advocacy, in-patient learning, scholarships, and transition services to ensure continued education during treatment. Supports 175 diagnosed children annually.
• The Caring Place Adult services program dedicated to easing the journey of adults diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, providing no-cost wellness programs including massage therapy, yoga, art classes, support groups, meditation, reiki, and counseling.
• Orion Grant Fund Financial assistance program providing grant funding up to $1,500 in a 12-month period for adults undergoing cancer treatment experiencing financial crisis for basic living needs such as mortgage, utilities, and health insurance.
• Profiles of Courage Gala 32nd Annual signature fundraising gala featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, and celebration at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa to support NVCCF services. Individual tickets priced at $250 per person with table sponsorships ranging from $2,500 to $25,000.
• Saddle Up for Kids 7th Annual fundraising event featuring auction, entertainment, and dinner at DragonRidge Country Club with western-themed dress code to support critically ill children. Individual tickets priced at $200 per person with table sponsorships ranging from $1,600 to $10,000.
• Classes and Groups Therapeutic and wellness classes including yoga, reiki, art therapy, sound healing, qigong, meditation, support groups, and craft activities for program participants and caregivers. Classes include Guided Healing Imagery, Reiki Share Circle, Breast Cancer Support Group, Yoga Nidra, and Charmed Scarves & Wraps.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ children and 950+ adults served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sickle Cell Disease Association of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011NVCCF became the official Nevada Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. in 2011. First to respond to needs of sickle cell patients (90% African American and 10% Hispanic) in the Las Vegas community.
• Torino RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the venue for Camp Cartwheel summer camp, hosting over 200 children and 150 volunteers for two weeks each summer. Located at 1 Lovell Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV.
• Summerlin HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Summerlin Hospital for in-patient education services. NVCCF Education Advocate provides bedside tutoring and learning at Children's Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital.
• Red Rock Casino Resort and SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue partner for the annual Profiles of Courage gala fundraising event.
• DragonRidge Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue partner for the annual Saddle Up for Kids fundraising event at MacDonald Highlands in Henderson, NV.
• Galaxy Theatre at The CanneryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for community movie days at 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing direct support to families of children with cancer, including financial aid, counseling, and camps — directly comparable in mission, service mix, and target population to NVCCF.
• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National nonprofit focused on childhood cancer advocacy, support programs, and family services — closely comparable scope and beneficiary population to NVCCF.
• National Children's Cancer Society: Provides financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families nationwide, including scholarship and survivorship programs — directly parallel to NVCCF's Project A.R.K. and Orion Grant Fund.
• Camp Sunshine: Runs medically-supervised retreat programs for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families — directly comparable to Camp Cartwheel's medically supervised model.
• Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation: Direct-service nonprofit supporting children with cancer through financial assistance, toys, and camp programs — comparable service mix to NVCCF's Project A.R.K. and Camp Cartwheel.

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Large national nonprofit granting wishes to critically ill children, including those with cancer — operates in the same beneficiary population but with a different intervention model and far greater scale.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Major national voluntary health organization funding blood cancer research and patient services — overlaps with NVCCF's cancer-support mission but operates at a much larger scale and with a research-driven focus.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides housing and supportive services for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment — comparable beneficiary population and adjacent service model to NVCCF's family support programs.
• Sickle Cell Disease Association of America: National umbrella organization of which NVCCF is the Nevada Chapter — directly comparable in sickle cell patient support, advocacy, and education mission.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Leading pediatric cancer treatment and research institution serving children with catastrophic illnesses — comparable beneficiary population but operates at a vastly larger scale focused on clinical research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NVCCF
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• Facebookfacebook.com/NVCCF
• Instagraminstagram.com/nvccf

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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