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The Foundation for Living Beauty

EIN 20-2914212 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The ORGANIZATION exists to educate, uplift and empower women with cancer by providing women with opportunities to explore wellness and healing modalities while developing a sense of community with other women along the same path. We are driven by the understanding that the challenges women have to overcome on their cancer journeys are complex and multifaceted. With this in mind, programs are specifically designed to facilitate the healing of an individual as a whole: mind, body and spirit. All of our programs and services are free for women with cancer.

Income
$864,300
Spending
$956,022
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
59
Highest pay
$133,248, executive dir.

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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 182% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    6 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. $609,860 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S signature programs are Overnight Wellness Retreats, 3-4 day journeys that transport women out of the everyday stress of coping with cancer into a peaceful environment where they are fully immersed in holistic lifestyle experiences. From special healthy menus to sessions focused on healing, every aspect of their stay IS PROVIDED with healthy and compassionate care. An array of retreat activities includes yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, art therapy, educational experiences and other important healing modalities. Day Retreats are one-day snapshots of our wellness retreats, and provide women with a day long experience focused on one aspect of healing, like heart healing, living a new normal, nutrition and more. Education is a critical part of cancer healing, and THE ORGANIZATION'S Educational Workshops focus on topics of critical importance to women with cancer, like reducing toxins, meditation, exercise and clean beauty. Sisterhood-Building Events help women organically connect with one another through shared experiences and form a bond of support to carry them through their journey. One-on-one support is also provided to THE ORGANIZATION including energy healing days, individualized nutritional counseling and more. Wellness Kits are kits filled with products designed to ease a womans experience with chemotherapy, and is provided free of charge to women in treatment. THE ORGANIZATION also maintains an extensive Resource Database of free services for women with cancer. Individual Financial Support to women struggling with the financial challenges of cancer treatment is provided to THE ORGANIZATION through our donor-restricted gifts to The Cassandra Fund. In 2024, more than 1,000 women accessed programs and services through The ORGANIZATION.

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 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 November 4, 2026.

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