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The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc

EIN 46-4277044 · Beavercreek, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GALA OF HOPE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT THAT RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO ADVANCE CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, SUPPORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE, AND FUND LOCAL RESEARCH AND PATIENT ADVOCACY EFFORTS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$625,953
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
2
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$133,941, executive director-part year

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 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 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 190% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    0 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, 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)
  1. $315,500 spent. THE GALA OF HOPE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY MAKING PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES INCLUDE RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD ASSISTANCE. THESE PAYMENTS HELP ENSURE THAT PATIENTS CAN CONTINUE TREATMENT WITHOUT INTERRUPTION DUE TO FINANCIAL BARRIERS. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 612 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $3,532 spent. THE GALA OF HOPE FOUNDATION, INC. SPONSORED AN ONCOLOGY VENDOR FAIR WHICH WAS OFFERED TO AREA ONCOLOGISTS AND CLINICAL STAFF TO VISIT WITH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES WHO FEATURE CANCER TREATMENT DRUGS. APPROXIMATELY 39 COMPANIES REGISTERED AND 50 PHYSICIANS/CLINICAL STAFF ATTENDED.
  3. $59,009 spent. THE GALA OF HOPE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO ADVANCE CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, SUPPORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE. GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS, WITH FINAL APPROVAL BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED THREE (3) GRANTS INCLUDING: A) PHASE II INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL LUNG CANCER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ADVANCED IMAGING AND DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY, B) AN ONCOLOGY-CERTIFIED NUTRITION CLINIC FOR CANCER PATIENTS, AND C) PURCHASE OF ADVANCED IMAGING AND DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE A LUNG SCREENING AND LUNG NODULE PROGRAM.

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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