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Carries Touch Incorporated

EIN 30-0394368 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BREAK THE SILENCE THAT ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY WITH REGARD TO BREAST CANCER WITH THE HOPE AND INTENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SURVIVORS THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND TESTING.

Income
$484,738
Spending
$605,457
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
1
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$114,500, president

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $147,068 spent. AWARENESS, EDUCATION, OUTREACH AWARENESS AND EDUCATION REMAINS AS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS. THIS YEAR WE ELEVATED OUR ENGAGEMENT BY INTRODUCING THEATRE AS OUR VEHICLE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OR UNDERSTANDING BREAST CANCER AND OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES. OPEN FORUMS ALLOWED SPACE FOR THEATER GOERS TO DISCUSS THE PLAYS AND MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCES. EDUCATION THROUGH ART HAS OPENED A NEW AVENUE FOR CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY IN DEEPER WAYS THAT PROMOTE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALING.
  2. $139,413 spent. ADVOCACY CARRIE'S TOUCH IS A LONG-STANDING AND TRUSTED VOICE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES FOR BLACK WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER. WE STAND ON THE FRONTLINES DAILY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE CONTINUED OUR FIGHT FOR LEGISLATION ON THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS SUCH AS PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT (PBM) REFORM AND THE PROTECTING PATIENT ACCESS TO CANCER AND COMPLEX THERAPIES ACT ("PROTECTING PATIENTS ACT"). THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR ADVOCACY THIS YEAR WAS THE LAUNCH OF OUR "NO LONGER SILENT" PODCAST WHICH HIGHLIGHTED 12 PATIENT STORIES FROM ACROSS THE NATION. THESE STORIES ILLUMINATE THE COMPLEXITIES PATIENTS ARE EXPERIENCING IN HEALTHCARE FROM LACK OF ACCESS TO CARE MISDIAGNOSIS TO LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE DRUGS.
  3. $113,016 spent. SURVIVOR SUPPORT & RAPID RESPONSE SURVIVOR SUPPORT IS A STAPLE FOR US. WE CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS IN ACTIVE TREATMENT WITH-IN PERSON VISITS, TO PROVIDE THEM WITH MUCH NEEDED LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH LICENSED THERAPISTS AND CANCER COACHES TO PROVIDE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. IN 2024, WE HOSTED "PINK POP-UPS," COMMUNITY EVENTS FEATURING CULTURALLY CURATED ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON MENTAL WELLNESS. AN EXTENSION OF OUR SURVIVOR SUPPORT IS RAPID RESPONSE, A LIFE SAVING PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES URGENT NEEDS. AS HOUSING CONCERNS REMAIN A NATIONAL PROBLEM, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR HOUSING AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS THAT ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO NOT DEFAULT ON THEIR CANCER TREATMENTS.

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 May 2007.

    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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