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Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc

EIN 41-1960449 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOCA supports those impacted by ovarian cancer, funds research, educates the public and health care community and raises awareness.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
9
Volunteers
245
Highest pay
$77,773, executive director (until may)

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (4)
  1. $680,295 spent. Research: MOCA is a leading private nonprofit funder of ovarian cancer research, providing grants through multiple competitive programs with rigorous scientific reviewers and consumer advocate reviewers to select the most impactful projects. In 2025, MOCA awarded four grants totaling $450,000 to Minnesota-based researchers and one $150,000 national grant focused on early detection. Additionally, through funds raised by the Any Mountain trek to Mt. Everest, MOCA provided $10,000 grants to five national cancer centers and $171,500 in reimbursements for 343 patients to expand access to an ovarian cancer surgical prevention trial.
  2. $218,392 spent. Awareness and Outreach: MOCA increased awareness about ovarian cancer and support for survivors, loved ones and caregivers through various public events in 2025 such as HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer, Tie it Teal with the Twins Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, Unleash the She 5K/10K Race, MOCA Lights the Night initiative (15 landmarks lit throughout Minnesota), 13 awareness initiatives, including Hockey Fights Cancer Night with the Minnesota Wild and Stick It to Ovarian Cancer Night with the Minnesota Frost, one membership meeting, two educational Living Well Meetings, MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Social and Shop event and MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Survivor & Family Picnic. MOCA has a strong media presence and placed 34 unique stories about ovarian cancer on local TV and radio stations and in several print and digital outlets throughout Minnesota. MOCA events and media stories include information about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and its impact on those diagnosed and their families, as well as the community - along with ways to improve survival. MOCA produces a monthly MOCA Messenger newsletter and regular updates via email. Additionally, MOCA raises awareness about ovarian cancer through our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
  3. $253,820 spent. Patient and Caregiver Support: MOCA organizes a wide range of educational and support meetings for those impacted by ovarian cancer and their families, including: one membership meeting, two education meetings, MOCA's Ovarian Cancer Social and Shop event, Ovarian Cancer Survivor Family Picnic, as well as three separate ongoing monthly support groups, and monthly Walking Groups. MOCA provides mentoring through its MOCA Mentor program and Men of MOCA Mentor program. MOCA also provided website resources, guides to help survivors navigate the disease, critical one-on-one support to ovarian cancer survivors, families and caregivers via phone, email, and in person at our office 40 hours per week. In addition, MOCA provided Cares Kits full of comfortitems for women with ovarian cancer and MOCA Dream Awards for women with ovarian cancer to realize dreams.
  4. $186,343 spent. Medical Education: MOCA recognizes the critical role health care providers play in understanding the symptoms of ovarian cancer and diagnosing the disease to improve patient survival. A full-time staff person is designated to design and execute ovarian cancer outreach programs for the health care community, including the Survivors Teaching Students program, which educated 365 health care students at colleges and universities throughout Minnesota.

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 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 2025.

    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 March 2000.

    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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