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Blue Faery the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association

EIN 13-4236788 · Burbank, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide services to promote the prevention, treatment, and ultimately, a cure for primary liver cancer, specifically Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), through research, education, and advocacy.

Income
$777,429
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
7
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$99,612, president

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $748,262 spent. For the year ending December 31, 2025, the Organization operated the following programs:BLUE FAERY AWARD (BFA)The Blue Faery Award for Excellence in Liver Cancer Research honors researchers and medical professionals who have made significant contributions to liver cancer research, particularly in advancing prevention, detection, or treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.HCC LUNCH & LEARNThis in-person, live, educational program provides informational sessions for patients, caregivers, and the local community about liver disease and liver cancer, including prevention, treatment options, and emerging research.LIVER CANCER COMMUNITYBlue Faery hosts a private, online HIPAA-compliant community where liver cancer patients and caregiverscan connect, share experiences, and provide mutual support during treatment and survivorship.LIVER CANCER JOURNAL PROJECTThis program was for the publication of Id Rather Be Dead Than Deaf by E. Adrienne Wilson. The author was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer one month after 15th birthday. It is the first book written from the perspective of a liver cancer patient who did not survive the disease. Note: While Blue Faery no longer solicits grants for this program, all proceeds from book sales go directly to Blue Faery.LOVE YOUR LIVERTMLove Your Liver is a public awareness campaign designed to educate at-risk populations about liver diseaserisk factors and the importance of prevention and early detection. The program focuses particularly on underserved communities with higher rates of liver cancer, including Black/African-Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans.ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORTThrough a partnership with CanCare, Blue Faery provides individualized support to liver cancer patients and caregivers through direct outreach and guidance, helping them navigate resources, treatment information, and emotional support networks.PATIENT RESOURCE GUIDES FOR LIVER CANCERBlue Faery distributes free educational materials including the Patient Resource Guide for Liver Cancer-to patients, families, and healthcare providers worldwide to support informed decision-making about treatment and care. The guide is updated every 12-18 months.THE TRUTH ABOUT LIVER CANCER (TTALC) This educational workshop series provides public education on liver cancer symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options through expert-led webinars and discussions with patients and families.YOU AND LIVER CANCER (YALC)In partnership with Mechanisms in Medicine, YALC is an educational multimedia program designed to help patients and caregivers better understand liver cancer through animations, expert videos, patient stories, and informational resources.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 2003.

    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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