Fairy Godmother Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER PROJECT IS TO EASE THE BURDEN OF DAY TO DAY LIFE FOR FAMILIES FACING ALL PHASES OF A PEDIATRIC CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
- Income
- $462,410
- Spending
- $505,296
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 14.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 107
- Highest pay
- $80,066, executive director
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
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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, 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 (3)
- $211,769 spent. FAMILY SERVICES AND FINANCIAL RELIEF PROGRAM- THIS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES BOTH EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING PEDIATRIC CANCER. FINANCIAL RELIEF INCLUDES BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE OFFERED TWICE PER YEAR, WITH A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $1,000 PER FAMILY. ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO SERVICE PROVIDERS WIHT A TOTAL OF $26,252 IN FINANCIAL RELIEF PROVIDED IN 2024. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDES MONTHLY MEALS PREPARED BY VOLUNTEERS, PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING, LAWN CARE AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERY AND GAS CARDS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. IN 2024, FAIRY GODMOTHER PROJECT WAS HONORED TO SERVE 35 FAMILIES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
- HOPE LINK PROGRAM: THE HOPE LINK PROGRAM OFFERS MONTHLY PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING PEDIATRIC CANCER. THESE SESSIONS ARE FACILITATED BY A CERTIFIED DOUGY CENTER MODEL PROFESSIONAL AND ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, COMPASSIONATE SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS, PROCESS EMOTIONS, AND RECEIVE GRIEF SUPPORT. IN 2024, FAIRY GODMOTHER PROJECT HELD 30 SESSIONS, HELPING FAMILIES FEEL HEARD, CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED DURING SOME OF THEIR MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS.
- $13,345 spent. STARGAZER PROGRAM- THE STARGAZER PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES DURING THE END-OF-LIFE STATE AND IN THE MONTHS AND YEARS THAT FOLLOW. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAIRY GODMOTHER PROJECT OFFERS HOSPICE SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE WITH FUNERAL PLANNING, ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT RETREATS, AND MEMORIAL EVENTS THAT HONOR AND CELEBRATE EACH CHILD'S LIFE. IN 2024, FAIRY GODMOTHER PROJECT SUPPORTED 22 FAMILIES WITH ONGOING EMOTIONAL CARE AND RETREAT SERVICES.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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