International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC)

What International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC) does

The International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in June 2004 by Saideh Ghods and Fereshteh Tavakoli, headquartered in Irvine, California. ISCC's mission is to provide financial support, medical care, and resources to children with cancer who cannot afford treatment, with a particular emphasis on resource-constrained regions. The organization operates a sponsorship program that funds a child's cancer treatment at $165/month or $2,000/year per child, alongside a 20for20 campaign at $20/month and planned giving options (wills, trusts, honor/memory donations). It also runs annual fundraising events including a Gala, Nowruz Festival & Market, Yalda Event, Summer Family Festival, and monthly support gatherings ($60/person), as well as awareness programming through The Compassionate Corner podcast and educational blog content. ISCC holds an OFAC license enabling cross-border transactions to MAHAK Hospital in Iran and supports a network of 21+ partner organizations across 16 countries, including the United States, Iran, Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Egypt, Honduras, Kenya, Lebanon, Peru, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Turkey, and Vietnam. Core partners include MAHAK Hospital (Iran), Children's Hospital Los Angeles, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Make-A-Wish Foundation, Partners in Health (Rwanda), Children's Cancer Center Lebanon (CCCL), and UNHCR. Revenue derives from individual donations, recurring child sponsorships, event ticket sales, and corporate partnerships such as the Subaru of Glendale Share the Love Campaign. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and Advisory Board composed largely of medical and legal professionals.

Name

International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC)

Legal name

International Society for Children with Cancer

Website

https://iscc-charity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that funds cancer treatment for children in resource-constrained regions via individual donations, child sponsorships, annual fundraising events, and a network of 21+ partner organizations across 16 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Cancer Charity Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships (HLAJAOAG), Health Research Funding Agencies (Public/Quasi-Public) (HLAJALAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric cancer charity
• Child cancer support
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Medical sponsorship programs
• Humanitarian health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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. Donations and Sponsorships: ISCC generates revenue primarily through individual donations, child sponsorship programs, and general charitable contributions. The organization offers monthly sponsorship ($165/month or $2,000/year to sponsor a child's cancer treatment) and one-time donation options.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue generated through ticket sales and donations during annual events such as the Gala, Nowruz Festival, Yalda Event, and Summer Family Festival. Monthly gatherings also serve as fundraising opportunities.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships and campaigns such as the Subaru Share the Love Campaign provide significant contributions. Subaru of Glendale selected ISCC as one of several charities for their annual campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ISCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that funds cancer treatment for children who cannot afford care, primarily in developing countries. The organization delivers this through child sponsorship programs ($165/month or $2,000/year), annual fundraising events, recurring giving campaigns, and partnerships with over 21 pediatric oncology hospitals and organizations across 16 countries including MAHAK Hospital in Iran.

Product overview

The International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, not a technology company. ISCC provides support services for children with cancer through charitable programs including direct medical support, awareness campaigns, and fundraising initiatives. The organization operates The Compassionate Corner Podcast to share cancer survivor stories, manages child sponsorship programs enabling donors to fund treatment ($165/month or $2,000/year), organizes annual events (Galas, Nowruz Bazaars, Yalda celebrations), and facilitates various donation mechanisms (honor/memory gifts, planned giving). ISCC has partnerships with over 21 organizations across 16 countries, focusing primarily on Iran and developing nations where children lack access to cancer treatment due to financial constraints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Sponsorship Program Monthly sponsorship program allowing donors to fund a child's cancer treatment at $165/month or $2,000/year, providing critical medical care for children whose families cannot afford treatment.
• Annual Fundraising Events Annual signature events including Gala dinners, Nowruz (Persian New Year) Festival and Bazaar, Yalda celebration, and Summer Family Festival that bring supporters together to raise funds for children's cancer treatment.
• The Compassionate Corner Podcast A podcast hosted by Roya Soleimani Winner featuring heartfelt stories of resilience, hope, and courage from cancer survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals. Available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.
• Ways to Give Donation options including honor/memory donations, wedding or birthday gift donations, and planned giving through wills or trusts.
• 20for20 Campaign Monthly giving campaign launched for ISCC's 20th anniversary, inviting supporters to contribute $20/month to help make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.
• Monthly Support Group Gatherings Monthly community support group gatherings held at Darya Restaurant, 1998 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865 at 6:30 PM, with tickets at $60 per attendee.
• ISCC Read-a-Thon A fundraising campaign encouraging participants to read while raising money to support children with cancer.
• Piggy Bank (Ghollak) Drive A community fundraising initiative encouraging children and families to collect donations in piggy banks (ghollak) to support pediatric cancer patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 21 organizations supported in 16 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAHAK Hospital (Iran)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAHAK (The MAHAK Cancer Hospital) is ISCC's primary partner in Iran. ISCC provides funding and support to help children suffering from cancer in Iran. The partnership operates with an OFAC License enabling international transactions.
• Children's Hospital Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Hospital Los Angeles is a nonprofit, academic, pediatric medical center providing the highest quality healthcare for children. ISCC supports their pediatric cancer programs.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Jude conducts pediatric cancer research and treatment. ISCC supports their mission and they share knowledge by educating healthcare and scientific research professionals worldwide.
• Make-A-Wish FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMake-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions such as cancer to enrich their experience with hope, strength and joy.
• Partners in Health (Rwanda)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in Health (Inshuti Mu Buzima) works with pediatric cancer patients at Rwinkwava Hospital in Rwanda, one of the poorest countries. ISCC supports their pediatric oncology programs.
• Children's Cancer Center Lebanon (CCCL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Cancer Center Lebanon is a unique regional center for comprehensive treatment of pediatric cancer providing access to free treatment and care to all children.
• Subaru of GlendalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSubaru of Glendale selected ISCC for their Annual Share the Love Campaign. The partnership generated generous donations that had significant impact, especially during COVID-19 when fundraising events were postponed. The partnership enabled delivery of meals to hospitals and donation of masks and sanitizers.
• Bayat Foundation (Afghanistan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayat Foundation assists children suffering from cancer in Afghanistan.
• City of Smile Charitable Foundation (Armenia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Smile Charitable Foundation supports people with oncological and hematological diseases to have access to the highest level of cancer care.
• ASHIC Foundation for Childhood Cancer (Bangladesh)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHIC Foundation helps improve the quality of life for children living with cancer in Bangladesh.
• Children's Hospital Foundation Egypt Cancer Network 57357minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Hospital Foundation Egypt Cancer Network 57357 is a nonprofit helping to provide charitable support to cancer patients in Egypt.
• Project Vietnam FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Vietnam Foundation provides medical assistance through the Global Program of American Academy of Pediatrics to serve needy children in Vietnam with Cancer.
• CHOC Hospital (Children's Hospital of Orange County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Hospital of Orange County is committed to advancing and protecting the health and wellbeing of children locally.
• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNHCR is supported by ISCC to help children with cancer in refugee settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Child Cancer: International nonprofit improving childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment in low- and middle-income countries; closest mission analogue to ISCC's developing-country pediatric oncology focus.
• MAHAK (Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer): Iranian pediatric cancer hospital and charity that is ISCC's primary beneficiary and operational partner; both organizations share overlapping mission, board lineage, and beneficiary families.

Broad incumbents

• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Nonprofit funding pediatric oncology research and treatment protocols across US hospital networks; a comparable mission with broader geographic scale.
• Children's Oncology Group: Largest pediatric cancer research cooperative in the world; ISCC funds hospital partners that participate in COG clinical trials.
• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National advocacy and support organization for children with cancer and their families; competes with ISCC for awareness and family-services donor funding.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Nonprofit accelerating pediatric cancer cures via research funding and advocacy; competes for research-oriented donor dollars in the same space as ISCC's hospital funding.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: National childhood cancer nonprofit funding research and treatment; overlaps with ISCC's donor base and mission focus on pediatric oncology.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Global nonprofit supporting families of seriously ill children, including cancer patients, through housing and care services near treatment hospitals; overlaps with ISCC's family-support model.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National wish-granting nonprofit for children with critical illnesses including cancer; ISCC lists Make-A-Wish as a partner and they share the pediatric-cancer support constituency.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Largest US volunteer-driven childhood cancer charity funding research grants; ISCC competes for the same pediatric-cancer donor dollar but operates at materially smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ISCCCharity
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISCC.Charity?ref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/iscc_charity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-society-for-children-with-cancer

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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