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One Mission Inc

EIN 26-3741880 · Newton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ONE MISSION IS A PEDIATRIC CANCER CHARITY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM DIAGNOSIS, THROUGH TREATMENT, AND BEYOND. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, PRACTICAL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, ONE MISSION HELPS EASE THE BURDENS PEDIATRIC CANCER PLACES ON FAMILIES WHILE CREATING COMFORT, CONNECTION, AND JOY DURING TREATMENT.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$152,909, managing director

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 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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, 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 (1)
  1. $865,823 spent. ONE MISSION IS A PEDIATRIC CANCER CHARITY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM DIAGNOSIS, THROUGH TREATMENT, AND BEYOND. THROUGH 30 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, ONE MISSION HELPS REDUCE THE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND FINANCIAL BURDENS PEDIATRIC CANCER PLACES ON FAMILIES WHILE CREATING MOMENTS OF COMFORT, CONNECTION, AND JOY DURING TREATMENT.PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY DELIVERED AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, AND HASBRO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. SERVICES INCLUDE CREATIVE THERAPIES, CAREGIVER MEALS, FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND PATIENT RESOURCE SUPPORT.IN 2025, ONE MISSION SUPPORTED MORE THAN 4,000 PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. SINCE 2008, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RAISED MORE THAN $20 MILLION AND PROVIDED COMFORT, SUPPORT, AND CRITICAL RESOURCES TO MORE THAN 60,000 PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ONE MISSION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGH THE ONE MISSION RESOURCE ROOM, WHICH SERVES AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO ACCESS PROGRAMMING, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ART THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, CAREGIVER MEALS, FAMILY DINNERS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SIBLING SUPPORT, NECESSITY ITEMS, SPECIAL OCCASION CELEBRATIONS, AND DEDICATED PROGRAM STAFF WHO HELP CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING PEDIATRIC CANCER.ONE MISSION ALSO HELPS EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN PEDIATRIC CANCER PLACES ON FAMILIES THROUGH ITS PARKING PASS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, WHICH HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 156,000 PARKING PASSES TO FAMILIES IN NEED TO DATE.AT DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, ONE MISSION SUPPORTS THE PEDIATRIC RESOURCE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GROCERIES, RENT, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, HOUSEHOLD BILLS, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FACING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF PEDIATRIC CANCER.AT HASBRO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ONE MISSION FUNDS CREATIVE ARTS AND HEALING PROGRAMS, YOGA FOR KIDS, PATIENT AND SIBLING OUTINGS, FAMILY MEALS, END OF CHEMO CELEBRATIONS, AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO REDUCE STRESS, PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND CREATE MOMENTS OF JOY DURING TREATMENT.ONE MISSION ALSO PARTNERS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING CAMP CASCO AND RETT'S ROOST, TO PROVIDE CAMP EXPERIENCES, HEALING RETREATS, AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PEDIATRIC CANCER.THROUGHOUT EVERY STAGE OF THE PEDIATRIC CANCER JOURNEY, ONE MISSION REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING WELL-ROUNDED SUPPORT THAT CARES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY - HELPING PATIENTS, SIBLINGS, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS FEEL SUPPORTED, CONNECTED, AND NEVER ALONE.

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 March 2009.

    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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