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The Cancer Foundation Inc

EIN 20-3378035 · Athens, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CANCER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF CANCER.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
5
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$110,632, executive di

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 (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    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

    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, 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 (2)
  1. $965,505 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - THE CANCER FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE CANCER PATIENTS ACTIVELY UNDERGOING TREATMENT WITHIN OUR 25-COUNTY NORTHEAST GEORGIA SERVICE AREA. IN 2024, INDIVIDUAL GRANTS OF UP TO 750 WERE AWARDED TO HELP COVER ESSENTIAL NON-MEDICAL LIVING EXPENSES, SUCH AS HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION, WHICH DIRECTLY IMPACT THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND CAN OTHERWISE POSE BARRIERS TO CONTINUED TREATMENT. THE PROGRAM DOES NOT COVER MEDICAL COSTS, INCLUDING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, CO-PAYMENTS, OR TREATMENT BILLS. IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL RELIEF TO 856 PATIENTS, ENABLING THEM TO MAINTAIN STABILITY AND FOCUS ON THEIR RECOVERY THROUGHOUT THEIR TREATMENT.
  2. $12,182 spent. NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - THE CANCER FOUNDATION'S NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND ALLEVIATE GROCERY EXPENSES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER, ALLOWING PATIENTS TO REDIRECT THEIR LIMITED RESOURCES TOWARD OTHER CRITICAL LIVING NEEDS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO SERVICES: AN ON-SITE PANTRY AND A MOBILE PANTRY. THE ON-SITE PANTRY PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH A VERIFIED CANCER DIAGNOSIS WHO ARE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT WITH GROCERIES TAILORED TO THEIR DIETARY NEEDS, INCLUDING SHELF-STABLE GOODS, FROZEN FOOD, AND PANTRY STAPLES. IN 2024, THE ON-SITE PANTRY SERVED 87 PATIENTS WITH CANCER. THE MOBILE PANTRY DISTRIBUTES PRE- PACKED FOOD BOXES THROUGH POP-UP EVENTS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOOD BANK. IN 2024, THE MOBILE PANTRY SERVED 386 HOUSEHOLDS, PROVIDING FOOD SUPPORT TO 1,892 INDIVIDUALS. ALTOGETHER, THE NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPORTED A TOTAL OF 1,979 INDIVIDUALS AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 57,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 44,186 MEALS DURING THE YEAR. NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - THE CANCER FOUNDATION'S NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND ALLEVIATE GROCERY EXPENSES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER, ALLOWING PATIENTS TO REDIRECT THEIR LIMITED RESOURCES TOWARD OTHER CRITICAL LIVING NEEDS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO SERVICES: AN ON-SITE PANTRY AND A MOBILE PANTRY. THE ON-SITE PANTRY PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH A VERIFIED CANCER DIAGNOSIS WHO ARE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT WITH GROCERIES TAILORED TO THEIR DIETARY NEEDS, INCLUDING SHELF-STABLE GOODS, FROZEN FOOD, AND PANTRY STAPLES. IN 2024, THE ON-SITE PANTRY SERVED 87 PATIENTS WITH CANCER. THE MOBILE PANTRY DISTRIBUTES PRE- PACKED FOOD BOXES THROUGH POP-UP EVENTS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOOD BANK. IN 2024, THE MOBILE PANTRY SERVED 386 HOUSEHOLDS, PROVIDING FOOD SUPPORT TO 1,892 INDIVIDUALS. ALTOGETHER, THE NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPORTED A TOTAL OF 1,979 INDIVIDUALS AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 57,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 44,186 MEALS DURING THE YEAR.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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