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Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund

EIN 27-0476510 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT THE CANCER COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA BY FUNDING RESEARCH, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATING TO CANCER.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$21,100, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 January 31, 2026, 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. $1.4 million spent. THE RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND SUPPORTS THE CANCER COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA BY FUNDING RESEARCH, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATING TO CANCER. WHAT MAKES THIS FUND SO UNIQUE IS THAT A NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE MONIES RAISED ARE SPENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, MAKING IT ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT USES OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS. GRANTS GIVEN ARE SPENT ON TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS THAT ENHANCE EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER, NEW PROGRAMS PROMOTING RESEARCH TO HELP PREVENT CANCER RELAPSES, PROJECTS THAT DEMONSTRATE RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF CANCER, AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF MINNESOTA'S CANCER COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING AID AND ASSISTANCE. SEE THE 990, SCHEDULE I FOR THE FULL LIST OF AMOUNTS GIVEN. FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED: RUSH FOR THE CURE GOLF AND GALA, TACKLE CANCER, SHAVER SPECIALS AT ROCK ELM TAVERN AND BIG BORE BARBEQUE, CARPS CANCER CRUSHERS - CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT AND GOLF TOURNAMENT, TAKE DOWN CANCER EVENTS, SHOOT OUT CANCER HOCKEY EVENTS, STRIKE OUT CANCER EVENTS, PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, AND OTHER SMALL EVENTS. THE RANDY SHAVER CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY FUND SUPPORTS THE CANCER COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA BY FUNDING RESEARCH, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATING TO CANCER. WHAT MAKES THIS FUND SO UNIQUE IS THAT A NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE MONIES RAISED ARE SPENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, MAKING IT ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT USES OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS. GRANTS GIVEN ARE SPENT ON TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS THAT ENHANCE EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER, NEW PROGRAMS PROMOTING RESEARCH TO HELP PREVENT CANCER RELAPSES, PROJECTS THAT DEMONSTRATE RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF CANCER, AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF MINNESOTA'S CANCER COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING AID AND ASSISTANCE. SEE THE 990, SCHEDULE I FOR THE FULL LIST OF AMOUNTS GIVEN. FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED: RUSH FOR THE CURE GOLF AND GALA, TACKLE CANCER, SHAVER SPECIALS AT ROCK ELM TAVERN AND BIG BORE BARBEQUE, CARPS CANCER CRUSHERS - CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT AND GOLF TOURNAMENT, TAKE DOWN CANCER EVENTS, SHOOT OUT CANCER HOCKEY EVENTS, STRIKE OUT CANCER EVENTS, PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, AND OTHER SMALL EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2026, 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 October 13, 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 January 2026.

    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 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 October 21, 2026.

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