Testicular Cancer Awarens

What Testicular Cancer Awarens does

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation (TCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (EIN 27-1086557) founded in October 2009 by Kim Jones in Grand Junction, Colorado, after her son Jordan was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 13. The foundation's mission is to raise awareness of testicular cancer — the most common cancer in men ages 15-44 — and to provide education, support, and survivorship resources for patients, survivors, caregivers, and at-risk males. TCAF operates a portfolio of programs including the annual Testicular Cancer Conference (held October 8-10, 2026 at Indiana University), the 'It Takes Balls' podcast hosted by Steven Crocker, the Centers of Excellence referral network across the US, Canada, and Germany, an Academic Education Program, a Financial Assistance Program, and 'The Ball Room' virtual peer-support meetings, alongside multilingual (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian) self-exam guides and a children's book.

TCAF does not develop proprietary software or AI technology; its platform is a Squarespace-hosted website integrated with social channels (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter), podcast distribution (Apple, Spotify, YouTube), and donation infrastructure including Pledge.to, Tiltify, and Facebook Fundraisers. The foundation extends its reach through strategic partnerships with UC San Diego Health (microRNA-371a-3p blood test information), Fennec Pharmaceuticals (cisplatin-induced ototoxicity resources), Coloplast (testicular implant information), OddBalls Foundation UK (College Ambassador Program), NADS Organic Underwear, Tommy Johns, and others.

The business and revenue model is donation- and event-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include individual donations (online, check, cryptocurrency), planned giving (wills, bequests, living trusts), merchandise sales (t-shirts, wristbands, brochures, shower cards, books priced $1-$29.99, plus a 20% April discount code), corporate sponsorships of events (Tee Off for TC Golf Tournaments, conferences, podcast), cause marketing partnerships (a portion of corporate sales donated during April Awareness Month), and major endurance-event fundraising (e.g., Dr. Clark Gamblin's World Marathon Challenge raising $125,000+). Pricing is pay-as-you-go for merchandise and conference registration ($59 for TC Conference Indianapolis 2026), with no subscription product beyond the April awareness discount.

Name

Testicular Cancer Awarens

Legal name

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation

Website

https://testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that delivers awareness education, patient and survivor support programs, and survivorship resources for the testicular cancer community, including conferences, a podcast, and a Centers of Excellence network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream from individual donations, online fundraising campaigns, Facebook fundraisers, and event-based fundraising. Tax-deductible donations accepted online via credit/debit, check, or cryptocurrency.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of educational materials, awareness products including brochures, t-shirts, wristbands, self-exam guides, shower cards, and books. Proceeds support TCAF programs.
3. Cause Marketing Partnerships: Corporate partnerships where companies donate a portion of sales to TCAF, particularly during April Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.
4. Planned Giving: Wills, bequests, and living trusts. Legal Name: Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, Tax ID: 27-1086557.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships for specific events such as Tee Off for TC Golf Tournaments, Testicular Cancer Conferences, and the It Takes Balls podcast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers awareness education, patient and survivor support, and survivorship resources for testicular cancer. Its core offerings include a Centers of Excellence referral network, the annual Testicular Cancer Conference, the "It Takes Balls" podcast, Financial Assistance Program, Academic Education Program, virtual peer-support meetings ("The Ball Room"), multilingual self-exam guides, and an awareness merchandise store, all funded primarily through donations and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation operates as a nonprofit platform offering awareness programs, educational resources, and support services for testicular cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The core offerings include the Annual Testicular Cancer Conference bringing together patients and medical experts, the 'It Takes Balls' podcast featuring survivor stories, and the Academic Education Program distributing materials to schools. The Foundation maintains a Centers of Excellence network connecting patients with expert care, provides Financial Assistance for patients in need, and hosts virtual peer support meetings ('The Ball Room'). Educational products include testicular self-exam guides available in multiple languages, tri-fold brochures in English and Spanish, and a comprehensive survivorship guide. The online store sells merchandise including t-shirts, wristbands, and awareness products with proceeds supporting the mission. The Foundation also engages in cause marketing and corporate sponsorship partnerships with businesses. No software product, API, or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• It Takes Balls: Official podcast by and for testicular cancer survivors, patients, their loved ones and the medical community.

Products and services

• Testicular Cancer Conference Annual international conference bringing together testicular cancer patients, survivors, loved ones, and medical experts to address the physical and emotional toll of diagnosis and treatment; registration $59.
• It Takes Balls Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% cure rate when testicular cancer is detected early
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NADS Organic UnderwearcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026NADS partnered with TCAF to bring the 'Check Your NADS' March to Austin, Texas during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. NADS donated free underwear to march participants and continues as a cause marketing partner. The partnership combines testicular cancer awareness with NADS' product mission.
• Tommy JohnsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Tommy Johns donated a portion of April sales to support testicular cancer awareness, education, and care through TCAF. Consumer purchases helped fund early detection efforts and support for those impacted.
• Fennec PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFennec Pharmaceuticals focuses on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity (hearing loss) for testicular cancer patients. TCAF hosts information about PEDMARK and conducts surveys on hearing loss impact. Fennec presented on their It Takes Balls podcast episode.
• OddBalls Foundation (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based testicular cancer awareness charity partnered with TCAF to establish the OddBalls College Ambassador Program in America. Mirrors the successful UK University Ambassador Program. TCAF set up specific fund for the program.
• ColoplastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColoplast manufactures the Torosa FDA-approved testicular prosthesis. TCAF provides information about testicular implant options on their website as a resource for patients who have undergone orchiectomy.
• UC San Diego HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationUC San Diego Health, led by TCAF board member Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, developed the microRNA-371a-3p blood test for testicular cancer. First U.S. health system to clinically offer this groundbreaking test with approximately 90% accuracy.
• World Marathon ChallengeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Marathon Challenge is a logistical and physical challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days. Dr. Clark Gamblin used this event to raise funds and awareness for TCAF.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer: U.S. nonprofit focused on prostate cancer awareness, patient support, and advocacy. Highly comparable operating model—disease-specific awareness, patient financial assistance, peer-to-peer fundraising events, and Centers of Excellence-style referral network.
• Testicular Cancer Society: U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated exclusively to testicular cancer awareness, education, and support. Direct competitor in the same niche disease category with similar awareness, educational content, and survivor-support offerings.
• Livestrong Foundation: Cancer survivorship-focused nonprofit providing education, support resources, and patient navigation. Closely parallels TCAF's patient-survivor support and educational content programs, though at significantly larger scale and broader cancer scope.
• Cancer Support Community: Global nonprofit providing social and emotional support, educational resources, and community programs for cancer patients and survivors. Closely parallels TCAF's survivorship, peer support, and educational resource offerings across a broader cancer scope.
• Prostate Cancer Foundation: U.S. nonprofit funding prostate cancer research and awareness. Comparable men's-cancer focus with a research-funding component similar to TCAF's research-studies support and medical advisory board model.

Broad incumbents

• Movember Foundation: The largest global men's health nonprofit, covering testicular cancer, prostate cancer, and men's mental health. Operates a similar cause-marketing and month-driven giving model at vastly larger scale, and is a direct competitor for testicular-cancer donor dollars.
• Susan G. Komen: Pioneer of the modern single-disease cancer-awareness nonprofit model (breast cancer). Operates awareness month, cause-marketing partnerships, fundraising events (Races for the Cure), and patient financial assistance—mirroring TCAF's playbook across the testicular-cancer niche.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit with broad awareness, patient support, and research funding across all cancer types. Competes with TCAF for general cancer-cause donor dollars and operates at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Men's Health Network: U.S. advocacy organization focused on broader men's health awareness, screening, and education. Overlaps with TCAF's awareness mission in the same at-risk demographic (men 15-44) and competes for awareness-month mindshare.

Regional players

• OddBalls Foundation: UK-based testicular cancer awareness charity that has partnered with TCAF to establish the College Ambassador Program in America. Operates the same testicular-cancer mission and university-ambassador model in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TestesCancer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLEB-YJEvjKwTXEO9y25z-PAAfoDqfFqiU
• Facebookfacebook.com/tca.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/testescancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/testicular-cancer-awareness-foundation

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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