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Seena Magowitz Foundation Inc

EIN 20-4751072 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

We are Patient-Centric, providing a direct line to personalized care, support, and hope. Our Mission: Unite patients, survivors, and caregivers with medical rockstars at World Class Institutions so they can continue to survive and thrive. Our Vision: A world where Pancreatic Cancer is considered a chronic, treatable disease.

Income
$863,996
Spending
$284,706
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
109.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
41

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 109.4 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 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 March 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 (2)
  1. $135,706 spent. Patient Programs and Services Our patient programs are free to patients, survivors, and caregivers. -We have 7 monthly zoom meetings that are patient-led and cover subjects for newly diagnosed patients, survivors and caregivers. -Our 2nd opinion program connects patients to top pancreatic cancer doctors in the US to include free virtual 2nd opinions. -Annual in-person pancreatic cancer Conference with 85 patients and care givers attending. -Facebook group where patients can share their journeys with others. We write warrior stories where survivors share their stories. -We attend conferences and sponsor booths at conferences to connect medical professionals with the services that we provide patients. We have connected over 3,000 patients around the world to link them to the help, support and hope that they need along their journey.
  2. Events and Fundraisers to support patients, caregivers, and survivors and to bring awareness to the pancreatic cancer community: - Power of Us, an annual, in-person pancreatic cancer conference. A multi-day event where top medical professionals, patients, survivors, and caregivers share the future of pancreatic cancer research, tips on coping and nutrition, clinical trial finders, and all information a patient would want in their journey. - Babbo's Day of Giving, an annual fundraising event, including a patients' dinner with top doctors and institutions to provide support for one another. - Steppin' Up Against Pancreatic Cancer walk where we count steps in support of the patients' journey. -Marquette Lacrosse Pancreatic Cancer Outreach Game where players are introduced to information on Pancreatic Cancer and invited to consider becoming a clinical researcher. It also includes a parent's breakfast to shine the lights on the importance of clinical research and announcements at the lacrosse game to spread community awareness.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 May 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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