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Echo Foundation

EIN 27-0072711 · Norwich, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ECHO CANCER FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HOPE AND SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO INTEGRATIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$186,167
Spending
$147,623
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$21,263, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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. $41,228 spent. BEACON OF HOPE PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES, GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND COMFORT CARE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SNACKS, COFFEE, BEVERAGES, AND LUNCH TO PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS DURING CHEMOTHERAPY INFUSIONS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UTILITIES, GROCERIES, GAS, AND RENT, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES IS ALSO PROVIDED. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ORGANIZE A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE AND HOLIDAY BASKETS. APPROXIMATELY $41,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 29 PATIENTS WERE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $39,039 spent. ROCK TO RIDES PROGRAM: PROVIDES CANCER PATIENTS WITH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ONCOLOGY AND RELATED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. APPROXIMATELY 1,552 RIDES WERE PROVIDED TO 108 PATIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $19,075 spent. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROGRAM: THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE NORWICH HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER AND HEALING THERAPIES THRU SHARING, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ACUPUNCTURE, MASSAGE, AND ONCOLOGY YOGA TREATMENT. SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR MORE THAN 50 PATIENTS RECEIVING INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL CARE WITH OVER 200 HOLISTIC HEALTH VISITS.

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 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 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 June 2004.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ecmc Foundation (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 41-1990628. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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