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Seymour Pink Inc

EIN 27-2013135 · Seymour, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE A COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. THROUGH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, OUR GOAL IS TO FUND BREAST CANCER RESEARCH, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST BREAST CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$374,529
Spending
$402,205
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $261,150 spent. DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS GOING THROUGH CANCER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. ONE OF OUR PRIMARY CURRENT PROGRAM GOALS IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR BREAST CANCER. SEYMOUR PINK BELIEVES THAT BY EASING THE BURDEN OF DEBT, THE BREAST CANCER PATIENT CAN FOCUS ON RECOVERY. WE HAVE A FORMAL APPLICATION AND BOARD REVIEW PROCESS IN PLACE, AND ALL DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION IS CAREFULLY TRACKED AND DOCUMENTED.
  2. $38 spent. COMFORT KIT BASKETS DONATED TO INDIVIDUALS FIGHTING CANCER. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN ONE OF OUR MAINSTAYS SINCE OUR ORIGINAL FORMATION. IT INVOLVES THE PROCUREMENT, ASSEMBLY AND DONATION OF "COMFORT KIT" BASKETS TO INDVIDUALS WHO ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR BREAST CANCER. SUCH BASKETS INCLUDE UNIQUE FOOD, PERSONAL HYGIENE, CLOTHING AND RELATED ITEMS THAT ARE SPECIALLY FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF TREATING CANCER PATIENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY. KITS INCLUDE ITEMS SUCH AS ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, TEAS AND GINGER FOR NAUSEA, WARM SOCKS, AND MORE.
  3. $4,530 spent. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF BREAST CANCER. THE CENTER SERVES AS THE FACE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND A GATHERING SPOT WHERE IMPORTANT INFORMATION IS DISSEMENTATED TO THE PUBLIC. MERCHANDISE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S LOGO AND CANCER AWARNESS COLORS AND SYMBOLS ARE SOLD FROM THE SUPPORT CENTER BUT THESE SALES ARE ANCELLARY TO THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CENTER IS TO HAVE A PLACE FOR BREAST CANCER VICTIMS TO GO TO GET THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEED. VOLUNTEERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE THERE TO TALK TO THE PUBLIC AND RELAY THE SERVICES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THEM.
  4. $99,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DONATIONS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS WITH CANCER CENTERS ETC AND LOCAL NOT FOR PROFITS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES.
  5. SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DONATIONS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS WITH CANCER CENTERS ETC AND LOCAL NOT FOR PROFITS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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