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VESSEL WORK INC

Elyria, OH   |  https://vesselwork.org

Mission

Empowering young warriors and their families to conquer childhood cancer, one smile at a time, while fueling research for a brighter tomorrow and a cure!​

Ruling year info

2011

Principal Officer

Kathleen McLain

Main address

124 Finch Dr

Elyria, OH 44035-7997 USA

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EIN

27-0780999

NTEE code info

Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines N.E.C. (G99)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Kids and families need an escape from cancer's challenges until there is a cure!

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Movie, Music, Fun and Laughs!

Vessel Work and its furry friends are propelling the world towards a future without cancer. From creating compelling and fun video productions for kids and their parents, to a jaw-dropping contribution at our fundraisers, everyone can make a difference and help find a cure for cancer.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Caregivers
Children and youth

Where we work

  • United States

Videos

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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VESSEL WORK INC

Board of directors
as of 8/28/2025
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Kathleen McLain

Joan McLain

Retired

Kathleen McLain

Kay Colby

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Rik Shorten

Locera Vision

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability