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Kids Cancer Alliance Inc

EIN 61-1256743 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
291
Highest pay
$149,659, executive director

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    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 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. $351,105 spent. SUMMER CAMPS: HOSTED TWO WEEKS OF IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS WITH A TOTAL OF 123 CAMPERS. CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR SIBLINGS ENJOYED THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF CAMP ACTIVITIES AND MAKE SPECIAL MEMORIES. GOALS OF OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: BUILD MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR CHILDHOOD CANCER JOURNEY, PROVIDE SAFE, HEALTHY RECREATIONAL COPING SKILLS, AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-RELIANCE.
  2. $242,583 spent. FAMILY RETREAT: HOSTED 93 FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER ACROSS TWO WEEKENDS OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL SUPPORT SESSIONS. GOALS OF OUR FAMILY RETREAT WERE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHILDHOOD JOURNEY, PROVIDE SAFE, HEALTHY RECREATIONAL COPING SKILLS, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILIES TO ENJOY QUALITY TIME TOGETHER AND CREATE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES.
  3. $639,278 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT TO LOCAL FAMILIES FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER. SUPPORT PROVIDED INCLUDES COVERING FAMILIES' UTILITY BILLS, MORTGAGE OR RENT, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, OR DAILY LIVING EXPENSES SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES.
  4. $80,001 spent. HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS: PROVIDES QUALITY MEALS, TREATS, ACTIVITIES AND PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDERGOING ONCOLOGY TREATMENT AT THREE LOCAL FACILITIES. GOALS OF OUR HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS: PROVIDE FAMILIES THE CHANCE TO SHARE MEALS, PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO BOND WITH OTHERS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS, PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES LIKE ARTS AND CRAFTS AND GAMES, PROVIDE VALUABLE KEEPSAKES OF CANCER JOURNEY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS, AND EDUCATE FAMILIES ON KCA'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
  5. $66,771 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THE KCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR SIBLINGS BY ASSISTING THEM IN PURSUIT OF THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF OBTAINING AN EDUCATION FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL. APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA, DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED, AND SHOW ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL POTENTIAL.

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 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 August 1994.

    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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