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Cancer Family Care Inc

EIN 31-0805286 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Cancer Family Care is to strengthen the well-being and alleviate the suffering of children, adults and families coping with cancer.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
19
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$132,151, executive director

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    9 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, 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. Total clients served in 2025 - 3,334 The Center for Individual & Family Counseling - Clinical counselors and social workers provide therapeutic counseling to children, adults and families coping with cancer. Because many clients in these situations are home-bound, our therapists are able to provide home visits when necessary. Clients are offered solution-based interventions that address issues which arise from cancer treatment, depression, communication within the family and/or with health care professionals, and maintaining feelings of hope in a stressful time. Treehouse Children's Services - Clinical counselors and social workers provide school-based support groups and individual counseling to children who are coping with cancer personally, within the family, or have experienced the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Support groups meet 4-8 times at weekly intervals during the school day. Individual counseling is also provided during the school day. Supplemental services include education and consultation with parents and teachers. In addition, a free day camp (Camp Courage) is offered each June for children ages 5-14 who are touched by cancer. Coping Connection - Clinical counselors and social workers provide telephone information, support and referrals for questions about cancer-related illness and/or death. A "hotline" is provided during business hours, Monday through Friday. In addition, clients can contact us via our website at any time. Special efforts are made to reach multicultural and/or under-served populations. Waddell Family Healing Hands Program - This program provides free wigs for people who have lost their hair to cancer treatment. Therapeutic oncology massage is free for cancer patients and a reduced rate for caregivers. Also free healing touch therapy is offered to patients that helps to restore and balance energy that has been depleted due to stress or medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.

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

  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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 1972.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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