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Cancer Care Inc

EIN 13-1825919 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Founded in 1944, cancer care is the leading national organization dedicated to helping people cope with, and manage, the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Continued on Schedule O.

Income
$22.0 million
Spending
$17.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
105
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$455,816, 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (4)
  1. $5.9 million spent. Counseling and support - Provides group and individual counseling in three different ways: face-to-face, over the telephone, or online; all counseling services are offered by professional oncology social workers. The Organization's professional resource navigators and oncology social workers provide cancer focused guidance services including practical information about treatment, resources in the community, and helping patients improve communication with their medical team and loved ones. (Expenses $ 1,008,902 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Education - Connect Education Workshops provide cancer patients and caregivers with the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions from, top cancer experts from around the country on a variety of cancer related topics in a telephone conference format. Connect Education Workshops are archived on the Organization's website as well.
  2. $3.3 million spent. Information, awareness, and policy - Offers practical help, including education materials, disease specific awareness campaigns and information, and referrals to other sources of help; the Organization's website, www.cancercare.org, is a comprehensive resource where visitors can communicate with a social worker, join a support group, listen to an archived Connect Education Workshop, and learn about topics ranging from managing careers to talking to your families during a time of crisis. The Organization's policy function monitors, researches, and reports on healthcare issues that affect cancer patients, caregivers, and their families.
  3. $2.1 million spent. Financial assistance - Offers assistance by providing funds for treatment related costs, such as pain medication, transportation, home care, and childcare. (Expenses $ 1,008,902 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Education - Connect Education Workshops provide cancer patients and caregivers with the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions from, top cancer experts from around the country on a variety of cancer related topics in a telephone conference format. Connect Education Workshops are archived on the Organization's website as well.
  4. $1.0 million spent. Education - Connect Education Workshops provide cancer patients and caregivers with the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions from, top cancer experts from around the country on a variety of cancer related topics in a telephone conference format. Connect Education Workshops are archived on the Organization's website as well.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 April 1957.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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