Friends of Kids With Cancer Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHING THE MEANING OF THE IRS CODE SEC501(C)(3) NAMELY: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES IN FLORIDA AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD BY SPONSORING MEDICAL TREATMENTS, HUMAN SERVICES, COUNSELING, INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, HOUSING OR TEMPORARY LODGINGS, MEDICINE, FOOD AND ANYTHING DEEMED BY THE DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS TO BE HELPFUL TO YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS ORGANIZATION WILL INTERVENE WHEN NEEDEDBY PROVIDING DIRECT CASH GRANTS TO AVERT CRISES AND FACILITATE REHABILITATION. IN THE EVENT OF ITS DISSOLUTION THE DIRECTORS WILL, AFTER CLEARING ALL DEBTS, DISTRIBUTE ALL REMAINING ASSETS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR GOALS.
- Income
- $28,294
- Spending
- $44,195
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 22.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 2023, 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)
- $37,140 spent. FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHING THE MEANING OF THE IRS CODE SEC501(C)(3) NAMELY: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES IN FLORIDA AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD BY SPONSORING MEDICAL TREATMENTS, HUMAN SERVICES, COUNSELING, INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, HOUSING OR TEMPORARY LODGINGS, MEDICINE, FOOD AND ANYTHING DEEMED BY THE DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS TO BE HELPFUL TO YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS ORGANIZATION WILL INTERVENE WHEN NEEDEDBY PROVIDING DIRECT CASH GRANTS TO AVERT CRISES AND FACILITATE REHABILITATION. IN THE EVENT OF ITS DISSOLUTION THE DIRECTORS WILL, AFTER CLEARING ALL DEBTS, DISTRIBUTE ALL REMAINING ASSETS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR GOALS. FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHING THE MEANING OF THE IRS CODE SEC501(C)(3) NAMELY: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES IN FLORIDA AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD BY SPONSORING MEDICAL TREATMENTS, HUMAN SERVICES, COUNSELING, INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, HOUSING OR TEMPORARY LODGINGS, MEDICINE, FOOD AND ANYTHING DEEMED BY THE DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS TO BE HELPFUL TO YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS ORGANIZATION WILL INTERVENE WHEN NEEDEDBY PROVIDING DIRECT CASH GRANTS TO AVERT CRISES AND FACILITATE REHABILITATION. IN THE EVENT OF ITS DISSOLUTION THE DIRECTORS WILL, AFTER CLEARING ALL DEBTS, DISTRIBUTE ALL REMAINING ASSETS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR GOALS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 2023.
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 July 2018.
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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