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Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education Inc

EIN 57-1159979 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Georgia CORE is an innovative, public-private partnership created to ensure that Georgians have equitable access to and receive benefits from the latest advances in cancer care and research. The organizations mission is to advance cancer care through partnerships an innovation.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$248,250, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 22 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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)
  1. $3.9 million spent. Reserach and Clinical Trials-See schedule O for details
  2. Georgia CORE was founded in 2003 to advance cancer research and improve access to clinical trials around the state. It does this through partnership in a National Cancer Institute program focused on bringing cancer clinical trials to eight sites throughout Georgia. Because of Georgia CORES research network, hundreds of Georgians-with an emphasis on rural and minority patients-have access to clinical trials in their communities that would not have been available prior to our intervention. In 2022, planning for a statewide clinical trials navigator began that increased access to trials beyond what has been in the past. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS--With a Centers of Disease Control CDC grant, Georgia CORE facilities colon cancer screenings in southwest and southeast Georgia where screening rates are traditionally lower that in the rest of the state. In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health, genetic risk assessment for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer is offered to every county health department where Georgia CORE provides genetic testing, consultation and education. Geogia CORE raises funds for breast cancer screening of rural, underserved and minoritywomen via the sale of Georgias Breast Cancer license tax. In partnership with the State Office of Rural Health, more than 4M has been awarded to more than 25 community partners to conduct screening and education.
  3. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS--Georgia CORE is a convener of cancer providers, patients, navigators, survivors, and others to offer access to relevant information and resources for cancer survivors and healthcare providers. Georgia CORE fills a critical need for a coordinated and centralized platform for survivors to access cancer information and resources through our website, georgiacancerinfo.org. The organization offers multidisciplinary conferences and educational programs including a partnership with the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology to provide education for navigators who address survivors needs throughout the cancer continuum. We also take nominations and offer awards to recognize people who are making extraordinary efforts to serve cancer patients and survivors.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 March 2005.

    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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