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Childrens Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Inc

EIN 20-2511033 · Spartanburg, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDRENS CANCER PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, COMMUNITY, AND COMPASSION TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
19
Volunteers
650
Highest pay
$240,087, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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, 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. $2.4 million spent. IN 2025, WE SERVED 2,554 CHILDREN AND 8,541 ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS, ENSURING ACCESS TO LIFESAVING CANCER TREATMENT. WE MAINTAINED HIGH QUALITY PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREATMENT CENTERS WHO REFER CHILDREN TO CCP FOR ASSISTANCE. ALL REFERRALS WERE RESPONDED TO WITHIN 24 HOURS AND EACH FAMILY WAS CONTACTED PERSONALLY. THE PROGRAM'S RESPONSE WAS IMMEDIATE, COMPREHENSIVE AND CONTINUOUS. WE MAINTAINED THE REFERRAL NETWORK OF ALL CAROLINA PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREATMENT CENTERS AND THOSE IN CONTIGUOUS STATES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOTALING 1,288,124 WAS PROVIDED. THE ORGANIZATION ADDITIONALLY HAD 406,872 OF ITS OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILY NAVIGATION CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCED ITS TREATMENT TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THIS YEAR, WHEREIN IT PROVIDES THEM IMMEDIATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TREATMENT TRAVEL AT ITS .25 PER MILE RATE, THEN SUBMITS ON THEIR BEHALF TO THE MEDICAID TRANSPORT VENDOR FOR THE HIGHER MEDICAID RATE TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED, AND UPON RECEIVING THOSE FUNDS, REMITS THEM IMMEDIATELY TO THE FAMILIES. THIS REDUCES THE POTENTIAL FOR ELIGIBILITY AND PROCESS TIME ISSUES. IN 2025, WE SERVED 2,554 CHILDREN AND 8,541 ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS, ENSURING ACCESS TO LIFESAVING CANCER TREATMENT. WE MAINTAINED HIGH QUALITY PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREATMENT CENTERS WHO REFER CHILDREN TO CCP FOR ASSISTANCE. ALL REFERRALS WERE RESPONDED TO WITHIN 24 HOURS AND EACH FAMILY WAS CONTACTED PERSONALLY. THE PROGRAM'S RESPONSE WAS IMMEDIATE, COMPREHENSIVE AND CONTINUOUS. WE MAINTAINED THE REFERRAL NETWORK OF ALL CAROLINA PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREATMENT CENTERS AND THOSE IN CONTIGUOUS STATES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOTALING 1,288,124 WAS PROVIDED. THE ORGANIZATION ADDITIONALLY HAD 406,872 OF ITS OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILY NAVIGATION CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCED ITS TREATMENT TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THIS YEAR, WHEREIN IT PROVIDES THEM IMMEDIATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TREATMENT TRAVEL AT ITS .25 PER MILE RATE, THEN SUBMITS ON THEIR BEHALF TO THE MEDICAID TRANSPORT VENDOR FOR THE HIGHER MEDICAID RATE TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED, AND UPON RECEIVING THOSE FUNDS, REMITS THEM IMMEDIATELY TO THE FAMILIES. THIS REDUCES THE POTENTIAL FOR ELIGIBILITY AND PROCESS TIME ISSUES.

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 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 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 November 2006.

    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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