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Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund

EIN 23-2108560 · Philadelphia, PA

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 KELLY ANNE DOLAN MEMORIAL FUND LIGHTENS THE BURDENS AND LIFTS THE SPIRITS OF FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH SERIOUS AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES, CONDITIONS, OR INJURIES. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR NEEDS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE AND A VARIETY OF RESPITE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES RESIDING IN OR CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE IN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

Income
$813,358
Spending
$564,014
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
25.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$87,614, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 June 30, 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)
  1. $299,100 spent. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERS BASIC NEEDS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE IN THE FORM OF BILL PAY FOR FAMILIES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, THE DOLAN FUND PROVIDED $ 152,480 IN CASH AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO 242 FAMILIES WITH A SERIOUSLY ILL OR DISABLED CHILD TO COVER ESSENTIAL EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY MEDICAL INSURANCE. BY LIGHTENING THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FOR THESE FAMILIES, WE HELPED IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOME EXPERIENCE BY THE CHILDREN.
  2. $96,920 spent. NON CASH AND IN-KIND ITEMS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO FAMILIES.WE PROVIDED 97 FAMILIES WITH AN IN-KIND DONATION OF $12, 600, WITH THANKSGIVING DAY BASKETS TO FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH SERIOUS AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES, CONDITIONS, OR INJURIES. WE ALLEVIATED THE EMOTIONAL BURDENS OF 221 FAMILIES THROUGH OUR HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS PROGRAM LAST YEAR. THE PROGRAM GAVE FAMILIES A VERY SPECIAL CELEBRATION, ALLEVIATING STRESS AND CREATING TREMENDOUS JOY. THE RECEIVED IN-KIND GIFTS ARE VALUED AT $9,460.
  3. $24,436 spent. RESPITE PROGRAMS, FAMILY FUN DAY, AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPSTHE FUND HELD FOUR VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CAREGIVERS OF FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH SERIOUS AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES, CONDITIONS, OR INJURIES. THE GROUPS WERE HELD OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. THESE GROUPS PROVIDED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR 36 FAMILIES. THE DOLAN FUND ENJOYED THE FAMILY FUN DAY ON THE CITY CRUISE LINE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA. 66 FAMILIES ENJOYED A SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE, WITH AN IN-KIND VALUE OF $55, 591. 1,026 KOLBE HOPEFUL NIGHT BAGS, MUSIC THERAPY KITS, AND SENSORY BOXES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES TO EASE THE STRAIN OF HOSPITAL STAYS. TWENTY-ONE FAMILIES ENJOYED EAGLES, FLYERS, PHILLIES, AND VILLANOVA MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES, AT AN IN-KIND VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY $7,300. FOUR FAMILIES ENJOYED AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS, AT AN IN-KIND VALUE OF $1,200.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 1980.

    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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