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Stewarts Caring Place

EIN 20-0181338 · Fairlawn, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A CARING, RELAXED ENVIRONMENT OFFERING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FREE OF CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ON THEIR CANCER JOURNEY.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
15
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$130,292, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% 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 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $943,996 spent. STEWART'S CARING PLACE PROVIDES A RELAXED AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ON THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 3,000 FAMILIES RECEIVEFREE SERVICES ACROSS SUMMIT, STARK, PORTAGE, WAYNE, AND MEDINA COUNTIES, THOUGH SUPPORT IS NOT LIMITED TO THESE AREAS. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES, RACES, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUSES, AND BACKGROUNDS ARE WELCOMED WITH COMPASSION. NEW PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO BEGIN WITH A PERSONAL TOUR AND INTAKE CONVERSATION,ENSURING EACH FAMILY'S UNIQUE NEEDS ARE MET WITH CARE AND INTENTION. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO ACCESS SUPPORT IN WAYSTHAT FEEL SAFE AND CONVENIENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR SERVICES SPAN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RELAXATION THERAPIES, WIGS AND BEAUTY SERVICES, AND SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'SPROGRAMMING. FAMILIES CAN ACCESS RESOURCES IN OUR LIBRARY, ATTEND LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS LIKE POST-SURGERY CARE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS FOR COUNSELING, ESTATE PLANNING, DISABILITY SUPPORT, AND GENTLE MOVEMENT. WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT GROUPS TAILORED TO DIAGNOSIS,CAREGIVING, SPIRITUALITY, AND GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT. CHILDREN AND TEENS BENEFIT FROM THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS DESIGNED TO HELP THEM COPE.SEASONAL EVENTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INVITE FAMILIES TO CONNECT, CELEBRATE, AND FIND JOY TOGETHER.STEWART'S HEALING ARTS AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS INCLUDE MASSOTHERAPY, REIKI, HEALING TOUCH, ENERGY HEALING, TAPPING, AROMATHERAPY, POETRY WRITING, AND BOOK CLUBGATHERINGS. MOVEMENT CLASSES SUCH AS QIGONG, YOGA, CHAIR YOGA AND STRENGTH-BUILDING HELP PARTICIPANTS STAY ACTIVE AND BALANCED. THROUGH OUR WIG ROOM,INDIVIDUALS CAN SELECT PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED WIGS AND ACCESSORIES AT NO COST, SUPPORTING A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE. COOKING AND NUTRITION SEMINARS GUIDE FAMILIESTHROUGH DIETARY CHANGES, WHILE NUTRITION CONSULTS AND SPIRITUAL CARE SESSIONS OFFER HOLISTIC SUPPORT.STEWART'S GROCERY STORE PROVIDES FOOD SHARES INCLUDING PANTRY STAPLES AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY FOR PARTICIPANT FAMILIES. FINANCIALASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH GAS AND GROCERY CARDS TO HELP ADDRESS ECONOMIC INSECURITY. STEWART'S CARING PLACE STRIVES TO BE A SUSTAINABLE, COMMUNITY-BASEDORGANIZATION AND AN EXEMPLARY RESOURCE FOR CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES, WALKING BESIDE EACH FAMILY WITH DIGNITY, WARMTH, AND UNWAVERING CARE.

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 September 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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