UC Davis Cancer Care Network

What UC Davis Cancer Care Network does

Cancer Care Network Foundation (CCNF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in April 2013 in Glendale, California by Karine Bagdasarian and Christeil Gota. Its stated mission is to provide advocacy and resources that eliminate barriers to quality care for patients affected by cancer. Core activities are concentrated in California (with a documented extension to the Hawaiian Islands via Hawaii Cancer Care) and consist of direct financial assistance to patients with active cancer diagnoses, grants to non-profit organizations, sponsorship of cancer support services, caregiver-training scholarships, and prevention programs.

CCNF's service portfolio is delivered through application-based programs rather than a technology platform. Products include a Patient Financial Aid Application (co-pays and deductibles, 30–90 day fulfillment), a Non-Profit Grant Request Form for partner organizations, and a Breast Screening / Mammogram Application for under-insured women. Sponsorship activities cover counseling, hair and make-up, support groups, nutrition counseling, complementary therapy, plus planned scholarships in oncology nursing, infusion training and palliative care. Across all offerings there is no proprietary software, data infrastructure, API, or AI component — operations run on MailChimp, PayPal, Facebook, and Guidestar.

Revenue mechanics rely entirely on philanthropy rather than commercial pricing. Streams comprise individual donations via PayPal (including the 100%-receipt PayPal Giving Fund), Donor-Advised Fund contributions, federal employee giving through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #72243), recurring corporate sponsorships priced from $500 to $5,000 per event, and event-based ticket sales ($77–$150 per attendee). Through 2020, CCNF had awarded roughly $200,000 in cumulative direct patient assistance — the only disclosed operational scale metric.

Name

UC Davis Cancer Care Network

Legal name

Cancer Care Network Foundation

Website

https://cancercarenetworkfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

501(c)(3) charitable foundation that provides direct financial assistance for cancer treatment co-pays and deductibles, sponsors cancer support services and caregiver training, and funds prevention programs for California cancer patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Patient Financial Assistance and Support

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Cancer patient assistance
• Nonprofit fundraising services
• Financial aid grants
• Cancer support programs
• Charitable healthcare giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: CCNF raises funds through individual donations via PayPal (including PayPal Giving Fund for 100% donation receipt), check payments, and Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) contributions. Corporate sponsorships are also solicited at various event tiers.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including galas, luncheons, holiday parties, and themed events generate revenue through ticket sales and sponsorship packages ranging from $100 to $5,000.
3. Federal Employees CFC Program: CCNF participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) with designated number 72243, allowing federal employees to contribute through payroll deductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cancer Care Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides direct financial assistance grants to cancer patients in California to help cover co-pays and deductibles for cancer treatment. It also sponsors cancer support services (counseling, support groups, nutrition counseling, complementary therapies), funds caregiver training scholarships in oncology nursing and palliative care, and supports cancer prevention programs, including free breast cancer screening for under-insured and uninsured women.

Product overview

Cancer Care Network Foundation operates as a single-purpose charitable organization offering patient financial assistance programs, grant-making services, and cancer support programs. The organization's core offerings include direct patient assistance for co-pays and deductibles, cancer support services, caregiver programs, and community-based cancer prevention education. They do not operate a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patient Financial Aid Application Financial assistance program for cancer patients covering co-pays and deductibles required to commence or complete cancer therapy. Available to patients with an active cancer diagnosis who are California residents; fulfillment 30–90 days from application submission.
• Direct Patient Assistance Program Grants awarded to cancer patients to help pay co-pays and deductibles for cancer treatment. Nearly $200,000 in direct patient assistance has been awarded through 2020.
• Non-Profit Grant Program Grant program for nonprofit organizations seeking funding from CCNF for cancer-related charitable services, including support groups, education, and prevention programs.
• Breast Screening / Mammogram Program Application-based program providing free breast cancer screening mammograms to under-insured and uninsured women.
• Cancer Support Services Sponsorship Program Sponsorship of cancer support services including counseling, hair and make-up, support groups, nutrition counseling, and complementary therapy services for patients and families.
• Caregiver Training Scholarship Program Scholarships toward Oncology Nursing and cancer therapy expertise, including infusion training and Palliative care training, to support specialized caregiver training.
• Cancer Prevention Program Sponsorship of evidence-based prevention programs for patients at greatest risk for cancer and cancer-related complications, including lifestyle change guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $200,000 awarded through 2020 in direct patient assistance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cancer Support CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCNF works closely with Cancer Support Community as a partner organization. Cancer Support Community provides information and support for patients and loved ones living with cancer, whether newly diagnosed or survivors. CCNF has provided $10,000 in grants to Cancer Support Community of Pasadena.
• Camp KesemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Kesem is a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer. CCNF has provided grants funding children of cancer patients to attend camp, including $5,000 grant and funding for 6 children to attend a weeklong camp.
• Helen's RoomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelen's Room provides free, private consultations with trained volunteers offering wigs, scarves, breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, educational materials, community resources, and support groups for low-income, uninsured women with cancer. CCNF donated $5,000 to Helen's Room at Good Samaritan Hospital.
• Children's Music FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Music Fund brings musical instruments and provides music therapy to children and young adults with chronic conditions and life-altering illnesses. CCNF has provided $5,000 in grants.
• Valley Breast Cancer FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley Breast Cancer Foundation, part of Valley Breast Care and Women's Health Center, provides breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for under-insured and uninsured women. CCNF presented a grant enabling 100 women to receive FREE breast cancer screening.
• Patient Access Network (PAN) FoundationminorOthersPAN Foundation provides assistance and hope to people with chronic or life-threatening illnesses for whom cost limits access to critical medical treatments. Listed as a support service partner.
• Good DaysminorOthersGood Days helps improve quality of life and health of patients with chronic disease, cancer, or other life-altering conditions by ensuring patients can afford medication. Listed as a support service partner.
• Patient Advocate FoundationminorOthersPatient Advocate Foundation's Patient Services provides patients with arbitration, mediation, and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention. Listed as a support service partner.
• HealthWell FoundationminorOthersHealthWell assists patients living with chronic and life-altering illnesses in paying prescription drug co-payments, deductibles, and health insurance premiums. Listed as a support service partner.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyminorOthersLLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer, funding research and providing free information and support services. Listed as a support service partner.
• Cancer Care CopayminorOthersCancer Care Copay helps people afford insurance co-payments to cover the cost of chemotherapy and cancer medications. Listed as a support service partner.
• NeedyMedsminorOthersNeedyMeds is a national nonprofit maintaining free information on programs to help people afford medications and healthcare costs, with over 1.3 million users annually. Listed as a support service partner.
• Los Angeles Cancer NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Angeles Cancer Network is a key sponsor and supporter of CCNF events including Spring Luncheon 2017 and Women's Health Luncheon 2016. CCNF Board CEO Christeil Gota is also CEO of L.A. Cancer Network.
• Hawaii Cancer CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHawaii Cancer Care serves patients of the Hawaiian Islands through CCNF. CCNF Board CEO Christeil Gota is CEO of Hawaii Cancer Care, representing a direct connection between CCNF services and cancer care delivery.
• Oncology Technology AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology Technology Associates is represented on CCNF Board with CEO John Gota serving as Board Vice President. The company provides technology expertise in oncology care.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: Large national nonprofit focused on breast cancer research, screening, and patient support; directly relevant to CCNF's breast cancer screening program that funded 100 free mammograms through Valley Breast Cancer Foundation.
• American Cancer Society: Largest US cancer nonprofit with national reach across research, patient services, and advocacy; competes with CCNF for general cancer-donor dollars and offers a much broader suite of patient support services.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Largest US voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer; CCNF lists it as a support-services partner and explicitly competes for cancer-focused donor dollars, though LLS also funds research rather than only direct patient aid.

Direct peers

• Patient Advocate Foundation: National nonprofit providing case management, arbitration, and financial-aid support to patients with chronic or life-threatening illness; CCNF lists it as a mutual support-services partner, indicating overlapping beneficiary base and referral dynamic.
• Cancer Support Community: National 501(c)(3) providing social and emotional support services for cancer patients and families; CCNF has a 'core' partnership with the Pasadena chapter and explicitly refers patients to it, indicating substantial service overlap and a comparable mission.
• Good Days: National nonprofit helping patients with chronic disease, cancer, and other life-altering conditions afford medications and treatment; directly listed by CCNF as a referral partner and operates in the same financial-assistance niche.
• HealthWell Foundation: 501(c)(3) that helps patients with chronic and life-altering illness afford prescription drug co-payments, deductibles, and premiums — a near-substitute service for CCNF's patient financial assistance, listed as a referral partner.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free, professional support services and financial assistance (including co-pay help) to cancer patients; near name-equivalent and direct functional competitor for both counseling services and treatment-cost grants.
• PAN Foundation (Patient Access Network): National nonprofit providing financial assistance for out-of-pocket treatment costs for underinsured patients with serious illnesses including cancer; directly competes with CCNF's co-pay/deductible assistance program and is listed as a support-service referral partner.

Regional players

• Camp Kesem: Nationwide community supporting children affected by a parent's cancer; CCNF is a 'core' partner and grant-maker funding children's attendance — a hybrid of peer and grantee with overlapping mission on caregiver/family support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCNFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cancer-care-network-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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