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Angel Foundation

EIN 41-1990883 · Mendota Hts, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE OFFER RELIEF TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
20
Volunteers
310
Highest pay
$243,822, president & ceo

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 22 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 (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. IN 2025, ANGEL FOUNDATION SERVED 4,213 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS, PROVIDING RELIEF AND SUPPORT TO ADULT CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. A CORNERSTONE OF THIS WORK IS THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MEET ESSENTIAL NON-MEDICAL NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES. THESE ONE-TIME GRANTS PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL RELIEF DURING A TIME OF SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAINTY AND STRESS, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO FOCUS ON TREATMENT AND RECOVERY RATHER THAN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN 2025, ANGEL FOUNDATION PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 1,680 ADULTS FACING CANCER.
  2. $528,548 spent. IN 2025, ANGEL FOUNDATION SUPPORTED 359 FAMILIES THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL CANCER CARE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CANCER PATIENTS NAVIGATE THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY A CANCER DIAGNOSIS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO FINANCIAL EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE FROM PRO BONO CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS. THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES, THE PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE, REDUCE STRESS, AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO MAKE INFORMED FINANCIAL DECISIONS DURING A DIFFICULT TIME.
  3. $675,702 spent. ANGEL FOUNDATION'S ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHEN AN ADULT FAMILY MEMBER IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. THROUGH INNOVATIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING, WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES REDUCE FEAR AND ANXIETY RELATED TO THE CANCER EXPERIENCE, MANAGE STRESS, AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS. OUR PROGRAMS ALSO FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AMONG FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES, HELPING PARTICIPANTS BUILD SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES WHILE HELPING THE PATIENT REALIZE THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR JOURNEY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ANGEL PACKS, CAMP ANGEL, MAKING MEMORIES, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. IN 2025, ANGEL FOUNDATION SERVED 1,544 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS AND DISTRIBUTED 910 ANGEL PACKS.

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 July 2001.

    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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