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Boomer Esiason Foundation

EIN 11-3142753 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION IS TO HEIGHTEN AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY CYSTIC FIBROSIS WHILE PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESEARCH AIMED AT FINDING A CURE.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
15
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$217,922, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 25 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.3 million spent. A PROGRAM TO FOSTER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: ADVOCACY ADVANCING KEY CYSTIC FIBROSIS INITIATIVES WITH A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOCUS SHARED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCACY PLATFORM, ITS AMBASSADORS AND THROUGH GRANTS TO OTHER PATIENT ORGANIZATIONS; AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT SUPPORTING FAMILY BUILDING IN THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMMUNITY, PROVIDING CLEAR, ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OPTIONS, DECISIONS, AND CHALLENGES; NUTRITION AND CULINARY ADVICE WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS-SPECIFIC EDUCATION THROUGH ENGAGING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT; CAREER DEVELOPMENT WITH A GOAL TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS THROUGH COUNSELING FROM DISABILITY EXPERTS, AND COACHING ON SELF-ADVOCACY THROUGH EXPERTS AND ROLE MODELS; AND GRANTS TO MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND RESEARCHERS WHO ARE DRIVING SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS THAT WILL HELP THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.7 million spent. A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES MANAGE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMMUNITY MEMBERS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE OFFERING TEMPORARY SUPPORT DURING CRITICAL TIMES, SUCH AS NATURAL DISASTERS, ORGAN TRANSPLANTS, JOB LOSS, OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES; AND AN IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INITIATIVE PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR ADULTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS FACING CHALLENGES IN BUILDING THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $737,232 spent. A PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PEOPLE WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS TO LEAD ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH VARIOUS ATHLETIC EVENTS, HIGHLIGHTING THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. IT ALSO FEATURES NCAA ATHLETES LIVING WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS, SHARING THEIR JOURNEYS OF BALANCING CYSTIC FIBROSIS CARE WITH HIGHER EDUCATION WHILE COMPETING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN COLLEGIATE SPORTS, INSPIRING OTHERS TO PURSUE BOTH FITNESS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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