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National Cartoonists Society Foundation Inc

EIN 20-2574783 · Livonia, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PART III - LINE 1 - THE FOUNDATION OFFERS AID AND ASSISTANCE TO CARTOONISTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED AND HARDSHIP, WHETHER THAT MEANS A CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAL BILLS, OR SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS ASSISTING WITH NCS MEMBERSHIP DUES.

Income
$227,763
Spending
$194,793
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
71.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 71.7 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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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 (6)
  1. $29,000 spent. THE 2024 MILT GROSS FUND GRANTS WERE MADE TO MARK BEYER AND LATISHA MOORE, FOR MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND NCS MEMBERSHIP.
  2. $10,500 spent. GRANTS WERE MADE TO FURTHER AND PRESERVE CARTOONING THROUGH THE CARTOON ART MUSEUM AND AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
  3. $59,050 spent. FUNDING FOR THE REUBEN WEEKEND HONORING CARTOONING, CARTOON FESTS, COMIC CON, AND THE HISTORICAL VIDEO PROJECTS.
  4. $370 spent. FUNDING FOR THE REUBEN WEEKEND HONORING CARTOONING, CARTOON FESTS, COMIC CON, AND THE HISTORICAL VIDEO PROJECTS GRANTS ISSUE TO CARTOONISTS HAVING HARDSHIPS AND NEEDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
  5. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS AID AND ASSISTANCE TO CARTOONISTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED AND HARDSHIP, WHETHER THAT MEANS A CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAL BILLS, OR SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS ASSISTING WITH NCS MEMBERSHIP DUES.
  6. FUNDING FOR THE REUBEN WEEKEND HONORING CARTOONING, CARTOON FESTS, COMIC CON, AND THE HISTORICAL VIDEO PROJECTS GRANTS ISSUE TO CARTOONISTS HAVING HARDSHIPS AND NEEDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

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 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 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 November 2007.

    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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