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Bgc Foundation for Research and Education Inc

EIN 20-1998457 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BORLAND GROOVER FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO HELPING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND SCREENINGS.IN 2008 THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED WITH A MISSION OF REDUCING COLORECTAL CANCER AND RELATED DEATH THROUGH INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE FIGHT AGAINST THIS PREVENTABLE, YET OFTEN FATAL DISEASE.EVENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO MAINTAIN OUR GOAL TO INCREASE AWARENESS, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SERVE THE PEOPLE OF JACKSONVILLE. WE STRIVE TO SERVE. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE. WE STRIVE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.EDUCATIONAL LECTURES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OFFERING OUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS' OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT GASTROENTEROLOGY EDUCATION DESIGNED TO BRING NOVEL AND RELEVANT SUBSPECIALTY ADVANCEMENTS TO THE GREATER JACKSONVILLE REGION, THEY CAN ALSO EARNNECESSARY CREDITS TO MAINTAIN THEIR LICENSES.

Income
$163,891
Spending
$63,129
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
107.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 107.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $57,658 spent. MARCH TO GET SCREENED (MTGS) IS HELD EVERY YEAR IN MARCH TO SUPPORT COLON CANCER AWARENESS! MTGS FESTIVITIES WERE HELD MARCH 26, 2023 UNDER THE FULLER WARREN BRIDGE WHERE WE KICKED OFF WITH OUR ANNUAL MTGS 5K/1 MILE FUN RUN. MTGS IS A FUN FAMILY EVENT FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES, CHALLENGES, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND MUCH MORE!WHAT MTGS BRINGS TO THE COMMUNITY:- RAISES AWARENESS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER - DID YOU KNOW, 45 IS THE NEW 50?- PROVIDES COLON SCREENINGS TO PATIENTS WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO HAVE ONE - WE PROVIDE VOUCHERS TO OUR MEDICAL PARTNERS, ALLOWING THESE PATIENTS TO GET SCREENED!- PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH COLON CANCER WHO MEET POVERTY GUIDELINES - WE'VE REIMBURSED MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR OVER 25 NEWLY DIAGNOSED CANCER PATIENTS WITH THE FUNDS RAISED, BECAUSE OF YOU!FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CANCER TREATMENT:THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY, WE CREATED THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP COVER VARIOUS MEDICAL TREATMENT EXPENSES FOR PEOPLE RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH COLON CANCER.HOW IT WORKS:IF YOU QUALIFY, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO $5,000 PER PERSON, PER YEAR TO COVER GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICAL SERVICES. MEDICAL CHARGES ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO YOUR PROVIDER; SO UNPAIDINVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PROGRAM APPLICATION. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL HELP, YOU MUST BE:- NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH COLON CANCER- IN FINANCIAL NEED (MUST BE UNDER 350% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL)QUESTIONS? CONTACT US AT FOUNDATION@BORLANDGROOVER.COMDISCLAIMER: THE PROGRAM IS A DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE FOUNDATION. THE ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF ANY APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM SHALL BE IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION REGARDLESS OF QUALIFICATION. IF FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED DUE TO LACK OF RESOURCES, APPLICATIONS WILL BE PLACED ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WILL NEVER BE DENIED BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION SEX AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR MARITAL STATUS.THE GUT CLUB SHARES INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEALTH CONCERNS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS PROVIDED BY LEADING PHYSICIANS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE.

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 2008.

    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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