TWIST OUT CANCER
Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia County
Community Services
Overview
TWIST OUT CANCER
45-3619978
702 NORTH 3RD STREET
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philadelphia County
(847) 767-3396
info@twistoutcancer.org
Mission Statement
TWIST OUT CANCER PROVIDES UTILIZES THE CREATIVE ARTS TO PROVIDE PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TOUCHED BY CANCER.
CRA Category
- Community Services
Nonprofit location
- This nonprofit is not located in any CRA geographies.
Awards & Certifications
- This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded
2011
Total Employees
12
Total Volunteers
200
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
H12
H - Medical Research
Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Organizations that raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Medical Research major group area.
IRS Activity Codes
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
813219
Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Targeted Clients
- Children & Youth
- College Students
- Disabled
- K-12 Students
- Families
- General Public
- LGBTQ Individuals
- Minority Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Rural Residents
- Women
CRA Income Characteristics
- Medicaid Recipients
- Moderate-Income
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals.
25%
Percent LMI Served
as reported by the nonprofit
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Programs & Services
Brushes with Cancer
Brushes with cancer matches artists with individuals touched by cancer for a six month program where the inspiration shares their story and the artist creates a work of art reflective of their journey. The program integrates narrative and art therapy and is free for all participants.
Targeted Clients
- College Students
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- General Public
- LGBTQ Individuals
- Men
- Minority Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Women
CRA Income Characteristics
- Moderate-Income
- Medicaid Recipients
Twistshops
In person and virtual art therapy based workshops that are free of charge. Done virtually and in person online and in hospitals..
Targeted Clients
- Disabled
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- General Public
- Men
- Minority Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Rural Residents
- Unemployed
- Women
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- Medicaid Recipients
Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$627.4K
Revenue
$627.4K
Assets
$171.6K
IRS Business Master File Details
As of September 2025
Exempt Ruling Date
2014-02
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2024
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of August 2025
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through June 2025
Tax period ending in
2023-12
Tax period ending in
2021-12
Tax period ending in
2020-12
Nonprofit Location
Main Address
702 NORTH 3RD STREET
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philadelphia County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
37964
MSA/MD
42
State
101
County
0367.00
Tract
Upper
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
37980 - Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Combined Statistical Area
428 - Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metropolitan Division
37964 - Philadelphia, PA
Main Address Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
30.21%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
- CA - Los Angeles County
- DC - District of Columbia
- FL - Miami-Dade County
- IL - All Counties
- MD - Baltimore city
- PA - All Counties
- PA - Philadelphia County
- TX - Austin County
Market Data
| Main Address | Census Tract | County |
|---|---|---|
| 702 NORTH 3RD STREET Philadelphia, PA 19123 |
0367.00 | Philadelphia County |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 3,856 | 1,582,432 |
| Total Households | 1,406 | 669,222 |
| Income | ||
| Median Income* | $166,466 | $60,698 |
| Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) | $84,300 | $89,900 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 243.16% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 5.7% | 22.0% |
| Unemployment Level | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 1,586 | 739,725 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 42.5% | 52.3% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 46.2% | 47.7% |
| Total Vacant Units | 11.3% | 6.4% |
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2023 American Community Survey.
Management
18
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
18
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Jenna Benn Shersher
President
(847) 767-3396
President
(847) 767-3396
Principal Officer
Jenna Benn Shersher
findCRA Profile Owner
Jenna Benn Shersher
Founder and CEO
jenna@twistoutcancer.org
Founder and CEO
jenna@twistoutcancer.org
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grant Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2022-12.
A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.
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