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Childrens Cancer Cause

EIN 11-3485631 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S CANCER CAUSE IS TO CHAMPION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND SURVIVORS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$971,296
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$275,486, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 21 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $693,444 spent. ADVOCACY EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION LEADS SEVERAL ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON EDUCATING PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL AND STATE HEALTH POLICY ON CHILDHOOD CANCER AND SURVIVORSHIP CARE. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, EMAIL ALERTS ON PENDING LEGISLATION AND A TOOLKIT PROVIDING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO EDUCATE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DECISION MAKERS ON THE CHILDHOOD CANCER EXPERIENCE AND POLICY NEEDS. EACH MONTH THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN A THOUGHTFUL, ANALYTICAL PROCESS REVIEWING TIMELY AND RELEVANT POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING CHILDREN WITH CANCER. THIS INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH A VARIETY OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA TO PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES AND INFORMS THE POLICY AGENDA FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND OTHER CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATIONS.WE PROMOTE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFER, MORE EFFECTIVE CANCER THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN AND BETTER ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND LIFELONG HEALTH CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.CHILDREN'S CANCER AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY DAY: THIS DAY BRINGS TOGETHER PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, YOUNG ADULT SURVIVORS, AND FAMILIES FOR A DAY OF MOBILIZING AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER A TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR THE LOBBY DAY WHICH FAMILIARIZES SURVIVORS WITH THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS AND INSTRUCTS ATTENDEES ON EFFECTIVE MESSAGING STRATEGIES FOR VISITS WITH CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STAFF. PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY: WORKING CLOSELY WITH LEADERS IN CONGRESS, FEDERAL AGENCIES, INDUSTRY, AND THE BROADER CANCER COMMUNITY, WE SERVE AS A DEDICATED VOICE OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER, FAMILIES, AND SURVIVORS IN NATIONAL DEBATES ON HEALTH CARE AND CANCER POLICY. THROUGH GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AND PRESENTATIONS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, POLICY MAKERS, COALITIONS, AND STAKEHOLDERS, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL POLICY ON CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND SURVIVORS. THE PURPOSE IS TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF MORE EFFECTIVE AND LESS TOXIC THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND ENSURES APPROPRIATE CARE FOR SURVIVORS THROUGH EDUCATION ON THE BARRIERS TO DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF CURRENT TREATMENTS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH LEADERS IN CONGRESS, FEDERAL AGENCIES, INDUSTRY, AND THE BROADER CANCER COMMUNITY, WE SERVE AS A DEDICATED VOICE OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER, FAMILIES, AND SURVIVORS IN NATIONAL DEBATES ON HEALTH CARE AND CANCER POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO UTILIZES WEBSITE EDUCATION, AN ADVOCACY TOOLKIT AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS TO FACILITATE ITS CAUSE. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION HAS INITIATED A 'COLLEGE SCHOLARS' PROGRAM PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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