Friends of Santa Claus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GIVE CANCER CHILDEREN HOPE, A POSITIVE IMAGE, AND THE WILL TO FIGHT "ONE MORE ROUND." PROVIDING EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDERN AND FAMILIES
- Income
- $47,445
- Spending
- $29,788
- Reserves
- 72.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $7,214 spent. CHRISTMAS BANQUET FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR SIBLINGS, AGES 4-18.
- $17,758 spent. FUNDED TUITION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND ALLOWING THEM TO EXPERIENCE A SAFE, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED CAMP ENVIRONMENT ALONGSIDE PEERS FACING SIMILAR HEALTH CRISES. CONTRIBUTES DIRECTLY TO COCA-ALIGNED ONCOLOGY CAMPS TO FUND CRITICAL FACILITY UPGRADES, AND STAFF SUPPORT. THESE INITIATIVES DIRECTLY ENHANCED THE PHYSICAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CAPABILITIES, AND OVERALL CAPACITY OF THE CAMP FACILITIES, ENSURING THAT HIGH-RISK CHILDREN RECEIVED VITAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, PEER CONNECTION, AND SPECIALIZED CARE IN A MODERNIZED, SECURE SETTING.
- $1,879 spent. A BIG CARNIVAL WITH GAMES AND PRIZES FOR THE CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT CAMP. A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ATTENDS TO PROVIDE EACH FAMILY WITH A CHRISTMAS PHOTO. THEN THEY HAVE A CHRISTMAS BANQUET FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND A VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS. THIS IS SANTA'S "FAVORITE PARTY" BECAUSE HE ALWAYS SEEMS TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THE CHILDREN WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 February 1996.
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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