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Volunteer Leadership

EIN 45-3731681 · Saint Charles, MO

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

What it says it does

To equip and train caring individuals to provide safe, supportive environments for cancer families to draw closer to Christ.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 6 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$45,045 spent. Volunteer Led Cancer Bible Study Program: This program decreases both depression and anxiety in cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones. All volunteers have access to high quality Bible study books/videos, in-depth online training, and ongoing support from qualified staff.
Cancer Prayer Partner Program: Pairs trained volunteers with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to provide prayer, scripture and companionship from someone who "gets it". Referrals for this program are received from American Cancer Society National Referral Network, the Cancer Companion website (https://www.cancercompanion.org/) and active Cancer Companion churches. Free training for volunteers in conjunction with Lutheran Hour Ministry's Learn LHM program.
$6,000 spent. 30 Days of Cancer Prayer Virtual Campaign: Picture 30 prominent Christians on 30 daily cancer prayer videos covering topics from breast cancer to finances to caregivers. This campaign had 1.2 million views from people all over the country in need of cancer prayer. In addition to the prayers, participants were given the opportunity to connect with over 500 cancer resources around the country and to be paired with a trained volunteer Cancer Prayer Partner.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 November 6, 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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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