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Shadows Foundation

EIN 27-2527596 · Flagstaff, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF SHADOWS FOUNDATION IS TO:A. PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP INCURRED BY LIFE THREATENING DISEASES SUCH AS CANCER, LEUKEMIA, CARTDIO-VASCULAR, PARKINSON'S AND MANY OTHERS;B. DEVELOP A NETWORKING GROUP WITH LOCAL BUSIENSSES THAT CAN ASSIST SUCH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THESE SERVICES;C. INITIATE TRAINING AND SUPPORT GROUPS THAT CAN PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO AID THE THE PROCESS;D. PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY GENERATING GRANTS, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, PRIVATE AND OTHER SOLICITED DONATIONS. THESE GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING WILL ALSO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR STAFFING POSITIONS IN THE FUTURE AS THE ORGANIZATION GROWS;E.. DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT CAN PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AT A LOW OR NO COST BENEFIT;F. DEVELOP A PROGRAM THAT TRACKS THE PROGRESS OF SUCH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN SUPPORTED BY THIS ORGANIZAT

Income
$329,809
Spending
$354,820
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $348,006 spent. SHADOWS FOUNDATION GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP INCURRED BY DISEASES OF A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED NATURE. AFTER BEING STRUCK WITH LIFE THREATENING DISEASES, MANY FAMILIES ARE CLOSE TO LOSING THEIR HOMES, BUSINESSES AND OTHER NECESSITIES THEY ARE IN NEED OF TO MAINTAIN A SOMEWHAT NORMAL LIFE. SHADOWS FOUNDATION WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AS TO REDUCE FINANCIAL STRESS CAUSED BY SUCH DISEASES.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 2011.

    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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