Tricias Troops Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to provide practical help and a hopeful way forward to members of our communities in southeast Wisconsin who are enduring the journey through cancer.
- Income
- $364,393
- Spending
- $329,745
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 21.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 30
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $27,224 spent. Project Connect Wellness Program Expenses. Project Connect is designed to help cancer fighters and survivors optimize their wellness through healthier eating choices, increased physical activity and enhanced social support. We provide a variety of free classes, activities and resources that provide motivation to implement lasting lifestyle changes that can improve their response to treatment, reduce the risk of recurrence and promote a stronger quality of life with cancer and beyond.
- $102,024 spent. CARE Connection (Care Assistance, Relief & Empowerment Program). This program provides financial assistance, service coordination and free support services to local cancer fighters and their families to help address their most urgent, non-medical daily living needs, expenses, and challenges during treatment. Based on the unique needs of each individual, we may offer support in the following areas: transportation, groceries, rent, utilities, home cleaning, lawn care, child care and more. By helping alleviate some of the burdens associated with a cancer diagnosis, people are empowered to place more focus on their healing and those they love.
- $15,792 spent. Present Connection. Through this program we provide a variety of gifts, products and supplies free of charge to local patients undergoing cancer treatment.. This could include wigs/head covers for hair loss concerns or care bags filled with items that provide much needed comfort, relief and encouragement. These special offerings ensure that individuals facing a cancer diagnosis feel the presence and embrace of our community on their journey toward healing.
- $124,408 spent. Other Program expenses
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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