Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance

What it reported doing in 2024

Family events & programs - building community and supportspring family fun dayour 4th annual spring family fun day, presented by gill orchards, brought joy and connection to over 100 guests. Families enjoyed crafts, games, music, balloons, face painting, seasonal treats, and lunch while finding comfort and support in each other's company.keaton's teen alliance eventsin collaboration with the stay happy fundation, keaton's teen alliance hosted a dynamic event featuring games, competitions, and interactive activities. Teens and youth shared laughter and built friendships, creating a space for connection and support among childhood cancer families.disney luau family eventthe annual disney luau at funderland amusement park welcomed childhood cancer warriors, siblings, and caregivers for an evening of rides, arts and crafts, character visits, music, dancing, and food. Community partners and volunteers helped create a memorable night that strengthened family bonds and reinforced our supportive community environment.muffins with mom & donuts with dadthese special gatherings at keaton's family center provided quality time for caregivers and their children outside the hospital setting. Families engaged in crafts, games, and shared treats, fostering connection, reflection, and joy. Generous partners and volunteers made these meaningful moments possible.siblings in strength - zoo dayour annual siblings in strength zoo day honored the unique role siblings play in the pediatric cancer journey. Families enjoyed a day of fun, education, and connection, hosted in partnership with the sacramento zoo, chick-fil-a delta shores, and dedicated volunteers from stantec.magical tea party with princess bellekeaton kids and siblings participated in a tea party with princess belle, enjoying treats, storytime, a sing-along, and meet-and-greet experiences. Thanks to bibbidi bobbidi bridget and community partners for helping make this a magical event.dare to dream scholarshipskeaton's recognized four outstanding high school seniors through our dare to dream scholarship, honoring students who demonstrated resilience, determination, and dedication to their academic pursuits while navigating the challenges of childhood cancer.pediatric cancer roundtablekeaton's hosted the first pediatric cancer roundtable, bringing together nonprofit partners including all about hope, leukemia & lymphoma society, mama bears fighting childhood cancer, olivia chan foundation, stay happy fundation, and sweet dreams foundation. This collaborative forum strengthened our alliance, shared best practices, and enhanced support for children and families impacted by cancer.operation gobblethrough our nutritional aid program, 43 families, totaling 180 individuals, received thanksgiving meals via hand delivery or pickup at keaton's family center. Generous support from the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints and volunteers helped bring warmth and joy to families during the holiday season.my special aflac duck deliverynearly 200 my special aflac ducks were delivered to pediatric cancer patients, providing comfort, distraction, and emotional support during medical procedures. Families also received crafts, thanksgiving meal kits, and gift cards, thanks to aflac and the church of jesus christ - roseville, creating a meaningful and joyful experience.annual holly jolly celebrationour festive holly jolly celebration welcomed 70 families and over 200 children, offering dinner, music, crafts, character visits, goodie bags, and presents. Santa visits and holiday photos created lasting memories for families.bike distribution daya total of 62 youth received bikes and helmets through bike distribution day, part of our joy-filled experiences and travel solutions program, combining fun with practical support for families.holiday adopt-a-family programthanks to more than 60 community partners, 52 families representing 284 individuals received gifts and essential support during the holidays. Famil

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 83.4%; rating input score 83
• Fundraising efficiency: $21.38 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.4%; rating input score 94; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 88
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -20.8%; rating input score 9; 9th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.46; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.39; rating input score 20; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 10.9%; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 2.7% per year; rating input score 100; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.3% per year; rating input score 100; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.8% per year; rating input score 100; 55th percentile among comparable filings