Ibc Network Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The IBC Network Foundation funds research for Inflammatory Breast Cancer and provides proactive education to the general public and the medical community regarding Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Income
- $213,090
- Spending
- $244,696
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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.
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 (3)
- $109,909 spent. The IBC Network Foundation ("IBC") is intensely focused on funding high-quality research on inflammatory and triple-negative breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is an orphaned form of breast cancer due to its rarity and high fatality rate. Typically striking younger women, at a late-stage presentation, 30% of the women are also diagnosed with triple-negative. This combination is highly difficult to treat successfully.
- $89,431 spent. Community outreach and patient support programs, including IBC Meet Ups, are mission-driven initiatives designed to support individuals affected by inflammatory breast cancer through in-person connection, education, and community building. Each event includes structured educational opportunities, such as lab tours and presentations by guest speakers, including physicians, researchers, and other professionals with expertise in inflammatory breast cancer. These experiences provide participants with direct insight into current research and treatment approaches while fostering meaningful engagement with experts in the field. The program also created a supportive environment for patients and caregivers to share experiences, reduce isolation, and access relevant resources.
- $216 spent. IBC Education Podcast Program - IBC produces a podcast focused on inflammatory breast cancer to provide education, increase awareness, and share patient and expert perspectives. Episodes feature physicians, researchers, and individuals affected by inflammatory breast cancer, offering accessible, disease-specific information and resources to a broad audience.
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 July 2012.
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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