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Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc

EIN 20-2622550 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FIGHT COLORECTAL CANCER, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) DEMANDS A CURE FOR COLON AND RECTAL CANCER. THE COALITION EDUATES AND SUPPORTS PATIENTS, PUSHES FOR CHANGES IN POLICY THAT WILL INCREASE AND IMPROVE RESEARCH, AND EMPOWERS SURVIVORS TO RAISE THEIR VOICES AGAINST THE STATUS QUO.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
42
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$230,393, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 89% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. AWARENESS - THROUGH THEIR PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, EVENTS AND WEBSITE, THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON KEY ISSUES REGARDING PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATEMENT OF COLORECTAL CANCER.
  2. $2.0 million spent. ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR REASEARCH, SCREENING AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $770,529 spent. RESEARCH - THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH RESEARCHERS TO MAKE SURE THAT RESEARCH AND TREATMENT IS RESPONSIVE TO PATIENT NEEDS. ENSURING PATIENT ENGAGEMENT, THE FIGHT COLORECTAL CANCER TRAINS PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON HOW TO INFORM THE RESEARCH PROCESS.
  4. $1.2 million spent. EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDE WEBINARS, BLOGS, PUBLICATIONS, PODCASTS, AND DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS. VOLUNTEER - THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VARY IN TIME, COMMITMENT, AND NEEDS. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE EVENTS SUCH AS CALL-ON CONGRESS, CLIMB FOR A CURE, LOCAL EVENTS HOSTED BY THE COMMUNITY OF RELENTLESS CHAMPIONS, AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS SUCH AS RESOURCE CHAMPIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPIONS, AND DONOR GRATITUDE TEAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 2005.

    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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