Smile a Mile
Smile a Mile
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About this organization
Mission
Smile-A-Mile's mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey. Through year-round meaningful and educational programming, Smile-A-Mile helps those in Alabama who are affected by childhood cancer thrive during treatment and the years beyond.
About
To provide challenging unforgettable recreational and educational activities for young cancer patients across Alabama at no cost to their families. In 2018, approximately 1500 individuals, including children with cancer and their parents, were served through our programs and activities. Through our programs and activities, young cancer patients across Alabama are provided new avenues of fellowship, shared experiences, the ability to openly and freely discuss their disease with others including oncology doctors and nurses in a non-threatening environment. They are also able to build self-esteem and prepare themselves for a life after cancer.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To provide hope, healing of the spirit, and love for the whole family during their childhood cancer journey.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To provide summer camps and other activities for children with cancer.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is AL, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 1600 2ND AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233.
- The form of the non-profit reports 7 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $275,497.
- The organization has 38 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $527,335 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $25,901 in fundraising expenses.