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Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation Inc

EIN 13-3674198 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1992, IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CANCER AND TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING VITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, PHYSICIAN REFERRALS, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS. THE BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND THAT DOES NOT LIMIT ASSISTANCE TO A SPECIFIC DISEASE, TYPE OF TRANSPLANT, OR AGE RANGE. ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
10
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$160,734, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    15 of 16 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.5 million spent. GUIDED BY A MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD OF NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED CANCER SPECIALISTS AND WORKING WITH HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE BONE MARROW & CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND THAT DOES NOT LIMIT ASSISTANCE TO A SPECIFIC DISEASE, TYPE OF TRANSPLANT OR AGE RANGE. FOR THE PAST 31 YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS CONNECTED PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED-FROM DIAGNOSIS THROUGH SURVIVORSHIP-TO MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS ABOUT TREATMENT AND ITS AFTERMATH. ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:LIFELINE FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF DONOR SEARCHES, MEDICATIONS, HOME AND CHILD CARE SERVICES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, CORD BLOOD BANKING, HOUSING COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPLANT. HEALTH INSURANCE OFTEN DOES NOT COVER THESE VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND MANY PATIENTS CANNOT AFFORD THEM ON THEIR OWN. ONE-TO-ONE FUNDS ENABLE PATIENTS TO REACH OUT TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. A ONE-TO-ONE FUND CAN BE CREATED IN MINUTES AND PROMOTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OR BY MORE TRADITIONAL MEANS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO ONE-TO-ONE FUNDS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AND DO NOT AFFECT A PATIENT'S MEDICAL INSURANCE OR BENEFITS.AIRBNB OPEN HOMES MEDICAL STAYS OFFERS FREE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR CANCER AND TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE PROGRAM RELIEVES A TREMENDOUS BURDEN FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO MUST TRAVEL FOR LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT, THEREBY ALLOWING THEM TO GO TO THE BEST CANCER CENTERS AND FOCUS ON THEIR RECOVERY.CARELINES PROVIDES CROWDFUNDING, JOURNALING AND A HELP CALENDAR FOR ANYONE WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS OR RECEIVING A BONE MARROW, STEM CELL OR CORD BLOOD TRANSPLANT. THROUGH CARELINES, PATIENTS CAN REACH OUT TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SHARE UPDATES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS, KEEP TRACK OF APPOINTMENTS AND RECEIVE HELP FROM FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR DAY-TO-DAY TASKS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CARELINES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AND DO NOT AFFECT A PATIENT'S MEDICAL INSURANCE OR BENEFITS. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS HELP MAKE EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS A REALITY FOR BONE MARROW, STEM CELL OR CORD BLOOD TRANSPLANT SURVIVORS. GRANTS HELP COVER TUITION FEES, ACADEMIC SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL HOMEBOUND EQUIPMENT. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A TRANSPLANT AND ARE ENROLLED IN EITHER A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.CLINICAL CARE COUNSELING PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING AND RESOURCE REFERRALS FOR CANCER, TRANSPLANT PATIENTS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. LICENSED THERAPISTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TELEPHONE SESSIONS TO HELP PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. RESOURCE COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE TO HELP PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS FIND THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEM WITH FINANCIAL GRANTS, TEMPORARY HOUSING, TRAVEL, LIVING EXPENSES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT.PATIENT NAVIGATORS GUIDE ANYONE FACED WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS OR NEEDING A BONE MARROW OR STEM CELL TRANSPLANT, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO ALLEVIATE ANY BARRIERS THEY MAY FACE DURING THEIR CANCER TREATMENT. IN PARTICULAR, A PATIENT NAVIGATOR OFFERS SUPPORT DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY BY IDENTIFYING AND CONNECTING PATIENTS WITH TREATMENT CENTERS AND MEDICAL SPECIALISTS. ASK THE EXPERT GIVES YOU A WAY TO GET EXPERT AND PRACTICAL ANSWERS, FREE OF CHARGE, EASILY AND CONFIDENTIALLY. YOU AND THE HEALTH CARE OR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS TO EACH OTHER, AND ALL COMMUNICATIONS OCCUR ONLINE.SUPPORTLINE LINKS TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THE TRANSPLANT EXPERIENCE.SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE EXPERIENCES AND DRAW SUPPORT FROM ONE ANOTHER AS THEY CONTINUE TO NAVIGATE THEIR CANCER OR TRANSPLANT TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. FACILITATED BY A CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST AND AN ADVANCED ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST, EACH OF OUR SEPARATE GROUPS PROVIDES PATIENTS, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND THOSE EXPERIENCING GRIEF AND MOURNING A PLACE TO COME TOGETHER WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE.MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL HANDBOOKS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPLANT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO ASSIST PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1993.

    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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