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Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation Inc

EIN 20-8623503 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT PROGRAMS WHILE ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED RESEARCH FUNDS AND RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
14
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$123,044, executive director (effective 4/24)

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 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT PROGRAMS WHILE ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED RESEARCH FUNDS AND RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH DIRECT RESEARCH DOLLARS, QUARTERLY FAMILY OUTINGS, THE ST. BALDRICK'S EVENT, THE HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS PROGRAM AND DIRECT ADVOCACY RELATING TO THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD CANCER ISSUES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH EVERYDAY COSTS SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING EXPENSES, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, RENT, FOOD, UTILITIES, INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES, UNCOVERED PROCEDURES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES THAT THE FAMILY MIGHT NEED ASSISTANCE WITH DURING A CHILD'S TREATMENT AND FOLLOW UP CARE.
  3. $159,619 spent. THE INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY RECEIVE CANCER TREATMENT, SURVIVE CANCER, PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND SEEK TO RETURN TO A SENSE OF NORMALCY IN THEIR LIVES.
  4. $8,366 spent. HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN TREATMENT DURING THE HOLIDAYS BY PROVIDING GIFTS FOR THE FAMILIES' CHILDREN.

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 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 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 August 2008.

    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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