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Hopestone Cancer Support Center of Bartlesville Inc

EIN 46-1533473 · Bartlesville, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPESTONE PROVIDES FREE EXERCISE, SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ART CLASSES TO PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND THOSE CARING FOR SOMEONE IN TREATMENTS. WE OFFER FREE MEAL PROGRAM TO THOSE IN TREATMENT, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE UN-INSURED OR UNDERINSURED, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE IN FORM OF GAS AND AIRLINE CARDS. COUNSELING SERVICES AND MASSAGE THERAPY IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED AT NO CHARGE.

Income
$279,156
Spending
$217,716
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
37 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.0 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 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $111,712 spent. YOGA AND EXERCISE CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOUR TIMES PER WEEK. ALL CLASSES ARE FREE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND SURIVORS AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR A NOMINAL FEE.
  2. $10,745 spent. ART CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FREE FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS AND OPEN TO THE PUBLICE FOR A NOMINAL FEE. THE VARIETY OF ART CLASSES INCLUDE POTTERY, PAINTING, AND CHILDREN'S ART.
  3. $79,032 spent. HOPESTONE OCCASIONALLY PROVIDES MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO PAY FOR CANCER RELATED MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL.
  4. HOPESTONE HOSTS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. NUTRITION CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FREE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND SURIVORS AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR A NOMINAL FEE. HOPESTONE HOSTS DINNERS AND OUTINGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ART PIECES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
  5. HOPESTONE HOSTS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. NUTRITION CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FREE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND SURIVORS AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR A NOMINAL FEE. HOPESTONE HOSTS DINNERS AND OUTINGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ART PIECES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

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 June 2014.

    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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