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Love Chloe Foundation

EIN 26-1931364 · Salina, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH A CHILD BATTLING A BRAIN TUMOR, TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMORS, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMORS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE

Income
$322,645
Spending
$269,880
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
225
Highest pay
$62,005, president

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $23,413 spent. "THERE'S A MONKEY IN MY CHAIR"- THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN WHO ARE MISSING SCHOOL BECAUSE OF CANCER. EACH CHILD IS PROVIDED WITH A MONKEY KIT FEATURING A LARGE STUFFED MONKEY THAT TAKES THEIR PLACE IN SCHOOL WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO BE THERE. THE KIT INCLUDES A BACKPACK, BOOK, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED BY THE CHILD AND THEIR CLASSMATES INCLUDING A SECURE WAY TO SEND E-MAILS AND PICTURES TO ONE ANOTHER. THE PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH MORE THAN 200 HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY AND HOSPITAL.
  2. $209,042 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - THE LOVE, CHLOE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES THAT HAVE A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. THIS SUPPORT IS THROUGH FAMILY GRANTS, WARRIOR WAGONS, AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT. THE WARRIOR WAGONS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ITEMS, TOILETRIES, BLANKETS, GAMES, TOYS, ACTIVITIES, SNACK, AND MANY OTHER ITEMS FOR THE CHILD, THEIR SIBLINGS, AND PARENTS. WAGONS ALSO INCLUDE GIFT CARDS FOR THE FAMILY TO HELP WITH FOOD AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. RESEARCH - THE LOVE, CHLOE FOUNDATION FUNDS GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH THROUGH THE DIPG COLLABORATIVE AND THE DIPG/DMG RESEARCH FUNDING ALLIANCE. WE WORK WITH SEVERAL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT WITH OUR RESEARCH FUNDING AND ALSO TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION. WE WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE WE ARE FUNDING THE BEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE RESEARCH. FAMILY SUPPORT - THE LOVE, CHLOE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES THAT HAVE A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. THIS SUPPORT IS THROUGH FAMILY GRANTS, WARRIOR WAGONS, AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT. THE WARRIOR WAGONS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ITEMS, TOILETRIES, BLANKETS, GAMES, TOYS, ACTIVITIES, SNACK, AND MANY OTHER ITEMS FOR THE CHILD, THEIR SIBLINGS, AND PARENTS. WAGONS ALSO INCLUDE GIFT CARDS FOR THE FAMILY TO HELP WITH FOOD AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. RESEARCH - THE LOVE, CHLOE FOUNDATION FUNDS GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH THROUGH THE DIPG COLLABORATIVE AND THE DIPG/DMG RESEARCH FUNDING ALLIANCE. WE WORK WITH SEVERAL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT WITH OUR RESEARCH FUNDING AND ALSO TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION. WE WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE WE ARE FUNDING THE BEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE RESEARCH.

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

  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 November 6, 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 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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