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Door Cancer Inc

EIN 39-1941693 · Sturgeon Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DOOR CANCER, INC. IS A COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING SERVE DOOR COUNTY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER IN TIMES OF NEED. DOOR CANCER, INC. STRIVES TO MAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER FOR THOSE FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER. WE HOPE TO ALLEVIATE SOME OF THE SUFFERING THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FINDING IT A SERIOUS DRAIN, NOT ONLY IN THE AREAS OF MEDICAL CARE, BUT IN OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$551,670
Spending
$379,914
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
49.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 49.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 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, 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 (1)
  1. $356,109 spent. DOOR CANCER, INC. IS A COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING DOOR COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS DURING TREATMENT FOR CANCER. IT STRIVES TO MAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH CANCER BY OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE COSTS OF EVERYDAY LIVING. WHILE DOOR CANCER DOES NOT PAY MEDICAL BILLS OR COVER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ASSIST FAMILIES WITH RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING COSTS RELATED TO TREATMENT, UTILITY BILLS, FOOD FOR THE FAMILY AND OTHER NON-MEDICAL EXPENSES AS DETERMINED APPROPRIATE. DOOR CANCER DOES NOT EMPLOY ANY STAFF - ALL TIME IS DONATED. RECIPIENTS MUST RESIDE IN DOOR COUNTY AND BE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT FOR CANCER. GENERALLY NO FUNDS ARE AWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICANT. PAYMENT COUPONS OR ACCOUNT NUMBERS MUST BE PROVIDED TO DOOR CANCER AND PAYMENT IS THEN MADE DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY OR VENDOR OWED. DOOR CANCER, INC. IS A COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING DOOR COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS DURING TREATMENT FOR CANCER. IT STRIVES TO MAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH CANCER BY OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE COSTS OF EVERYDAY LIVING. WHILE DOOR CANCER DOES NOT PAY MEDICAL BILLS OR COVER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ASSIST FAMILIES WITH RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING COSTS RELATED TO TREATMENT, UTILITY BILLS, FOOD FOR THE FAMILY AND OTHER NON-MEDICAL EXPENSES AS DETERMINED APPROPRIATE. DOOR CANCER DOES NOT EMPLOY ANY STAFF - ALL TIME IS DONATED. RECIPIENTS MUST RESIDE IN DOOR COUNTY AND BE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT FOR CANCER. GENERALLY NO FUNDS ARE AWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICANT. PAYMENT COUPONS OR ACCOUNT NUMBERS MUST BE PROVIDED TO DOOR CANCER AND PAYMENT IS THEN MADE DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY OR VENDOR OWED.

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 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 October 13, 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 September 2000.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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