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Griffins Guardians Inc

EIN 47-2289048 · Cicero, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GRIFFIN'S GUARDIANS IS A RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER IN CENTRAL NEW YORK. WE WORK HAND IN HAND WITH UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO STAY UP TO DATE ON WHAT THE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES' CURRENT NEEDS ARE. IN ADDITION, WE STRIVE TO BRING AWARENESS TO PEDIATRIC CANCER AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR FUNDING PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.

Income
$404,424
Spending
$366,796
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 66%
Employees
2
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$61,462, president

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $20,000 spent. PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH. PARTNERED WITH ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION AND PARTIALLY FUNDED A GRANT FOR CANCER RESEARCH.
  2. $141,184 spent. PROJECT 20 HELPS LOCAL FAMILIES THAT HAVE A CHILD WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT. SUPPORT INCLUDES PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL BILLS, COPAYS, HOUSE BILLS, ETC.
  3. $15,023 spent. GRACE'S SIBLING SUNSHINE ACKNOWLEDGES THE STRENGTH AND BRAVERY OF THE SIBLINGS OF A CHILD WITH CANCER. A CARE PACKAGE WITH GIFTS ARE MAILED TO THE SIBLINGS.
  4. $158,338 spent. THE ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM PROVIDES GIFTS TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER. THE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPONSORED TWO LOCAL FAMILIES TO GO TO CAMP SUNSHINE AND PROVIDED A ROOM MAKEOVER. ADDITIONALLY, FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH LAUNDRY SUPPLIES FOR INPATIENT CHILDREN, A PIZZA PARTY AND MOVIE MATINEE TICKETS.

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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 December 2014.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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