CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
CAPPED = "Quality of Life!"
CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
EIN: 85-0481409
Mission
CAPPED Vision Statement: "A World without Cancer and Other Preventable Disease" CAPPED Mission Statements: 1. CAPPED is a private, not for profit organization dedicated to Cancer Awareness, Prevention, Prevalence and Early Detection. 2. To Make New Mexico #1 in the Nation in the Primary Prevention of Cancer. 3. CAPPED will be known at the organization that transforms critical care - health care into preventive care - health care in the state of New Mexico. 4. To create a healing environment where chronic stress is addressed in a holistic manner and clients receive the tools necessary for self healing.
Notes from the nonprofit
We are seeing a huge increase of people who are experiencing severe stress overload exhibited as depression, substance abuse, self inflicted conditions, exhaustion and hopelessness. Much of our time today is spent on stress reduction techniques and building labyrinths - self guided stress reduction built spaces. Research shows the "Simple Act of Walking a Labyrinth" reduces stress by 80%. Chronic Stress is the #1 Killer in the World Today. Our Vision: A World without Cancer and Other Preventable Disease. What better way to impact our Vision that to build Labyrinth Parks. :)
Ruling year
2001
Executive Director
Mrs. Tresa Ann VanWinkle R.N.
Executive3 Assistant
Jennifer Clark
Main address
907 New York Ave.
Alamogordo, NM 88310 USA
EIN
85-0481409
Health care quality
Preventive care
Palliative care
Art and music therapy
Play therapy
Population served
Adults
Women and girls
Men and boys
Economically disadvantaged people
People with disabilities
NTEE code
Public Health Program (E70)
Counseling Support Groups (F60)
Cancer (G30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Three Pillars of CAPPED
I. Integrative Wellness:
CAPPED’s Integrative Wellness Center addresses the whole person --- Mind, Body & Spirit.
II. Heart-to-Heart Support Services:
CAPPED Volunteers and staff work as lay patient navigators, guiding clients through the "healthcare maze"
III. Stress Relief:
Today, the #1 Killer world-wide is chronic stress. We help our clients recognize the symptoms of chronic stress, then we teach stress prevention techniques. Research has shown that the simple act of walking a labyrinth reduces stress by 80%. CAPPED has a 24 ft indoor labyrinth open 10-5 daily and a 70 ft outdoor labyrinth available 24/7, both free to walk.
Since 2000, CAPPED has provided cutting edge integrative and holistic educational programs and services for the people of Southern New Mexico. Plus 6-7 million through TV commercials. "Major Health diagnosis’s shatters lives . . . CAPPED helps pick up the pieces." CAPPED = Quality of Life!
CAPPED Walk-In Cancer Prevention and Support Center
Open 10-5 Tues-Fri (excluding Holidays).
Programs and Services:
1. Community Outreach Programs
2. Health Fairs.
3. Cooking Classes.
4. CAPPED Fundraising Projects.
5. The “CAPPED Building Labyrinth” 24 ft wide.
6. The CAPPED "Hall of Angels" conference room.
7. CAPPED Center for Integrative Wellness Center provides Ionic Footbaths, Pulse Electro-Magnetic Field Sessions, Harmony Sessions, Passive EWOT Sessions, Zero Gravity Medical Massage Chair sessions and Zero Gravity Chair sessions.
8. Vibrational Music Therapy services include crystal singing bowls, drums, rattles, flutes and other instruments.
9. Reception area / classroom area
10. Art therapy classes
11. Community education programs are planned and executed here.
12. Angel Flight Registrations
13. Cancer Information Pamphlet Center
14. Casen Therapy Dolls distributed
15. CAPPED's Computer Learning Center and Library for walk-in traffic.
Southern New Mexico's Answer to Health Prevention, Promotion & Support Services.
Children's Sun Safety Education in Schools (currently paused)
The CAPPED Sun Safe Program is a New Mexico adaption of the Norris Cotton Sun Safe Program. Since our program was piloted in 2003, we have reached more than 34,000 children in grades K-3 with our annual, interactive sun safe programs. Children love to participate in this interactive program and learned the benefits of sunshine. They also learn that they should avoid sun exposure to their skin during the hottest part of the day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m by seeking shade, wearing appropriate clothing (hat, sunglasses, shirt with sleeves, long shorts or pants and shoes that protect their feet) and scheduling outdoor activities early - before 10 a.m. or late - after 4 p.m. This program is endorsed throughout the Otero County Schools by the Superintendent, Principals, Teachers, Teachers Aides, Nurses, Cooks, Janitors and especially the Children it was designed to educate.
(NOTE: This CAPPED Sun Safe Program was paused in 2016 when funding could not be raised. Goal: Reinstate Program.)
Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park
The 75 ft across Children's Labyrinth at Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park is open 24 hours daily 7 days a week. Solar lights make it safe to walk at night. Early morning sunrises and late evening sunsets are delightful times to walk.
This is a built environment for stress reduction. Research has shown that the simple act of walking a labyrinth reduces stress by 80%.
Television commercials airing daily educate the community on TTHLP to bring people out to walk. Information pedestals provide information for visitors to learn about stress reduction and share with social circles.
Many locals have made a walk part of their daily wellness routine. Families have found a labyrinth walk is a healthy age appropriate activity for every family member! It is provided as a stress reduction program and service by CAPPED.
The 75 ft labyrinth is the head of Trinity Turtle. The body and tail labyrinths are currently under construction. When finished, this will be the largest in USA!
Trinity Turtle Village (Currently under Construction)
CAPPED has always struggled to fund needed services. "Trinity Turtle Village" is CAPPED’s 100 year sustainability plan.
The first eight Acres of this planned community will include Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park, the largest permanent labyrinth in the United States. The planned new CAPPED Building 125 ft x 125 ft will house all CAPPED operations and Integrative Wellness Services.
The middle ten acres will be used as rental spaces for fully self-contained RV’s.
The final 6 acres will be used for a water treatment system which will also water native plants to provide further sustainability.
Our success depends upon raising approximately $2.6 M to create the infrastructure. Once it is in place, money received from property rentals, CCIW program services, Seminars, Weekend Workshops and native plant sales, will cover operation and maintenance expenses.
Once proven in real time, the Trinity Turtle Village can be replicated in other communities across the United States.
Where we work
Awards
Service to Mankind Award 2006
SERTOMA International
Anita Salas Memorial Award 2008
Anita Salas Foundation
Grant awards 2007
Con Alma Health Foundation
Certificate of Appreciation 2008
Kiwanis International
Nonprofit Management Certificate 2008
University of New Mexico
Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to Cancer Prevention 2006
University of NM Cancer Research and Treatment Center
Certificate of Recognition for CAPPED, Inc. 2008
Lieutenant Governor of State of New Mexico
Tresa VanWinkle, RN / Member Cancer Advisory Board 2019
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Program
Certificate of Appreciation 2019
New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center STEP
State of New Mexico - Non-Profit of the Quarter with 3 Minute Professional Video and Air Time PBS 2020
New Mexico State University PBS (Public Broadcasting System)
Tresa VanWinkle, RN was Awarded New Mexico Remarkable Woman 2022 2022
KRQE / NexStar Media Group
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
The people of New Mexico and Texas who are experiencing major health issues such as Cancer, Toxic Stress and Chronic Pain. Also people who are looking for ways to improve their health and reduce their stress.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, 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, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
CAPPED, seeing the stress behaviors and comments of our clients focused on stress reduction programs. We have adopted labyrinths as the tool of choice in a built environment. We have built two labyrinths in our community and just received a $100,000 grant to continue building the body and tail of Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
49.27
Months of cash in 2021 info
8.8
Fringe rate in 2021 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$6,658 | -$8,713 | $34,883 | -$3,342 | $38,560 |
| As % of expenses | -4.1% | -7.9% | 38.2% | -3.1% | 37.0% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$23,432 | -$20,848 | $19,044 | -$23,742 | $24,270 |
| As % of expenses | -13.0% | -17.0% | 17.8% | -18.7% | 20.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $158,432 | $105,975 | $107,797 | $97,554 | $170,241 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -33.9% | -33.1% | 1.7% | -9.5% | 74.5% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 15.8% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 12.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 61.5% |
| All other grants and contributions | 72.5% | 83.9% | 91.6% | 87.2% | 25.1% |
| Other revenue | 14.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $162,960 | $110,151 | $91,281 | $106,811 | $104,146 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -29.2% | -32.4% | -17.1% | 17.0% | -2.5% |
| Personnel | 35.3% | 40.7% | 49.2% | 42.0% | 48.4% |
| Professional fees | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| Occupancy | 11.1% | 8.0% | 13.5% | 27.2% | 16.2% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 49.5% | 46.8% | 32.5% | 26.7% | 29.7% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $179,734 | $122,286 | $107,120 | $127,211 | $118,436 |
| One month of savings | $13,580 | $9,179 | $7,607 | $8,901 | $8,679 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $28,215 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $193,314 | $131,465 | $142,942 | $136,112 | $127,115 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 8.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 8.8 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 5.0 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $39,594 | $38,044 | $26,343 | $17,076 | $76,189 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,210 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $767,394 | $767,394 | $795,610 | $795,610 | $795,610 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 28.4% | 30.4% | 31.3% | 33.8% | 34.9% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $562,532 | $541,684 | $560,728 | $536,986 | $561,256 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $24,973 | $29,510 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $24,973 | $29,510 | $11,143 | $5,228 | $32,763 |
| Total net assets | $587,505 | $571,194 | $571,871 | $542,214 | $594,019 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mrs. Tresa Ann VanWinkle R.N.
Tresa VanWinkle, RN / Executive Director is CAPPED, Inc.'s founder. She has been called "A Jewel in the Crown of the Tularosa Basin". Tresa envisions a health care system which focuses on health promotion in the future of New Mexico. She has developed a "Health's A Treasure" program which will teach our children that their health is their greatest treasure --- and motivate them to adopt behaviors that both promote and protect their health. She believes that through educational programs to reach diverse populations of children and adults, New Mexico can become #1 in the United States in primary cancer prevention.
Tresa was raised in New Mexico and has a great love for the people here. Tresa's focus on cancer began in 1994, when cancer struck her family for the first time. Sixteen family members were diagnosed over the next 18 years and 9 lives were lost. These tragic events led Tresa, a registered nurse, to found CAPPED, Inc. She learned first hand the multifaceted struggles families face when cancer strikes. She used her knowledge and experience to design programs to meet the needs of those facing cancer. Tresa shared her "Vision of Health" --- "A World without Cancer and Other Preventable Disease" with the people of Otero County and they united behind CAPPED. Together, they are working daily to make the vision a reality. Tresa was awarded the NMSU Outstanding Alumni Award in 2003 and the Women of Merit Award in 2005 and 2010. She also received the SERTOMA "Service to Mankind Award" in 2006 and the Anita Salas Memorial Aware in 2008. Tresa was NM's Remarkable Woman for 2022. Her Labyrinth Park is improving health daily.
Tresa has dedicated her life to providing primary prevention education, support services and Integrative Health Care options to the people of New Mexico.
Since research shows "Chronic Stress" is the new #1 killer worldwide, CAPPED has created programs and services for stress reduction. Today is the day to reach for better health!
Executive3 Assistant
Jennifer Clark
I have Lived in Alamogordo NM for 13 years. I have a master’s degree in art, I am in master’s Gardeners and Master Food Preserver from NMSU. I love gardening and keeping Bees.
I found CAPPED through the Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Parks at their Christmas Eve Dedication event 4 years ago. I loved what this organization does to help people and what it stands for. CAPPED has big dreams and I love being apart of it. I was on the Board for 3 years but now I am Tresa’s Executive Assistant. I am learning the "who, what, where, when and why's" so I can move into Executive Director position when Tresa retires. I love my work life!
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
CANCER AWARENESS PREVALENCE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
Board of directorsas of 01/24/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Warren Robinson
Owen Chapel
Term: 2023 - 2025
Mr. Mark McRee
B & B Carpet & Tile
Term: 2023 - 2025
Warren Robinson
Owen Chapel
Mark McRee
B & B Carpet & Tile
Renee Stanton
Retired - Hospital
Charley Hester
Retired - Electrical Engineer
Larry Lorenzo
Disability Advocate / Life Consultant
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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