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Collage the Art for Cancer Network

EIN 26-0519613 · Weston, MA

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

Points to look into

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

NONE

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a 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
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.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

ACCOMPLISHED AND DEDICATED LOCAL ARTISTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PATIENTS AT THE BEDSIDE.
USING AN INTUITIVE APPROACH, ARTISTS WORK WITH PATIENTS WITHOUT ANY PRE-SPECIFIED OUTCOMES TO SUPPORT THE UNIQUE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF EACH PATIENT, PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE FREE TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART.
COLLAGE HOSTS A SERIES OF CURATORIAL TOURS AND RECEPTIONS AT GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS FOR DOCTORS AND OTHER CANCER CARE PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EVENTS/TRIPS FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SOME OF THE CITYS GREATEST CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESCAPE FROM THE DAILY ROUTINE AND STRESS OF CANCER TREATMENT THAT PROVIDES PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TIME TO INTERACT AND SHARE EXPERIENCES.
$1,122 spent. TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES

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

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 November 6, 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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