Go4thegoal Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 32% 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
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING UNIQUE HOSPITAL PROGRAMS, FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, AND GRANTING PERSONAL WISHES.
- Income
- $219,860
- Spending
- $329,754
- Spent on programs
- 32%
- Reserves
- 19 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 50% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 51% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1532% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
- $57,358 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF THEIR REGULAR BURDENS AND STRESSES. UTILITY ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND AND SMALL WISHES ARE GRANTED THAT HELP PATIENTS GET THROUGH LONG HOSPITAL STAYS. DURING THE HOLIDAYS, GRANTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE A JOYFUL HOLIDAY FOR THEIR CHILD WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT THEIR BUDGET.
- $4,607 spent. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED SEVERAL PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. THESE INCLUDED A $75 MEMBERSHIP FEE PAID TO THE ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKERS (APOSW), A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK THAT FACILITATES COLLABORATION AND CONNECTION WITH HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS SERVING PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PATIENTS.IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED $247 IN SUPPORT OF AN AWARENESS DAY EVENT HOSTED AT SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER, AIMED AT PROMOTING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AROUND CANCER-RELATED ISSUES.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EXPENDED $4,285 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE GAMING CONSOLE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR HOSPITAL BEDSIDE USE. THIS EQUIPMENT IS UTILIZED TO ENHANCE PATIENT ENGAGEMENT AND PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING TREATMENT.
- $44,675 spent. GO4THEGOAL'S KART 4 KIDS WAS ACTIVE IN 17 HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING 1 NEW HOSPITAL IN 2024. IN DECEMBER 2024, GO4THEGOAL HAD GIFT CARD GIVING TREES ACTIVE IN 10 HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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