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Pluta Cancer Center Foundation Inc

EIN 27-0425383 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PLUTA CANCER FOUNDATION MAKES SURE NO PATIENT FACES THEIR CANCER JOURNEY ALONE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FUNDING CLINICAL PROGRAMS WITH A NEAR-TERM IMPACT ON PATIENT CARE, AND OFFERING EVIDENCE-BASED INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY SERVICES AT NO COST TO PATIENTS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
52.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
6
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$206,622, president & ceo

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

    10 of 13 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 (3)
  1. $197,806 spent. PLUTA CANCER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DUE TO THEIR CANCER DIAGNOSIS. THIS ASSISTANCE IS GENERALLY PROVIDED FOR TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND HOUSING, SO PATIENTS CAN FOCUS ON THEIR TREATMENT.
  2. $513,541 spent. PLUTA CANCER FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR PLUTA INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY & WELLNESS CENTER (IOWC). THESE EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES ARE RECOMMENDED ALONGSIDE CONVENTIONAL CANCER TREATMENT TO IMPROVE SYMPTOMS AND HELP PATIENTS COMPLETE THEIR TREATMENT CYCLE. IOWC SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PATIENT BEING TREATED AT UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER'S WILMOT CANCER INSTITUTE AT NO CHARGE.
  3. $375,080 spent. PLUTA CANCER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS TO PATIENTS DURING THEIR TREATMENT. THESE INCLUDE COMFORT BAGS ON THE FIRST DAY OF RADIATION OR CHEMOTHERAPY, FLEECE PONCHOS, THANKSGIVING MEALS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS PLUTA CANCER CENTER WITH STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND MORALE ACTIVITIES, FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT.

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 April 2012.

    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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