At The Heather Cutler Foundation, we believe in full financial transparency. Every dollar we spend is carefully allocated to ensure maximum impact in supporting people living with pancreatic cancer, advocating for systemic change, and maintaining essential services. Below is a breakdown of our operational expenses, categorized into service subscriptions, insurance, and additional administrative costs.
The expenses below have been personally funded by Christopher Cutler.
Annual Subscription & Service Costs
These tools and services support our operations, website, advocacy campaigns, and security.
| Service or Subscription | Estimated Annual Cost | Billing Frequency | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, and Cyber Security and Privacy Liability | $581.90 | Annual | CAD |
| PikaPods | $144.00 | Monthly (billed annually) | USD |
| Proton Suite | $131.88 | Monthly (billed annually) | USD |
| Canva | Free of Charge | N/A | N/A |
| ChatGPT Plus | $240.00 | Monthly (billed annually) | USD |
| Shopify for HCF | $168.00 | Monthly (billed annually) | USD |
| RunwayML | $168.00 | Monthly (billed annually) | USD |
| Total Operating Costs | $1,689.03 | ||
Current Administrative & Advocacy Expenses
These one-time expenses cover required registrations, marketing, and outreach efforts.
| Expense Description | Type | Purpose | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name Reservation | Registration | Required for nonprofit compliance | $10.00 |
| Domestic or extra-provincial corporation registration | Registration | Required for nonprofit compliance | $260.00 |
| Marketing (Facebook) | Marketing | Outreach and awareness campaigns | $765.02 |
| Current Expenses Total | $1035.02 | ||
Why Transparency Matters
We believe donors, supporters, and the pancreatic cancer community deserve to know exactly how funds are spent. Our goal is to maximize efficiency, ensuring every contribution directly supports advocacy efforts, education, and access to better treatment options for people living with pancreatic cancer.
🔹 100% Transparency: We disclose all operational costs, with no hidden fees or unnecessary overhead.
🔹 Strategic Spending: Every service and tool we use is selected for its ability to help us advocate effectively.
🔹 Sustainable Growth: We carefully manage expenses to ensure long-term impact while keeping costs as low as possible.
If you have any questions about our finances or how we allocate funds, feel free to contact us—we’re always happy to share more details.
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