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Keatons Child Cancer Alliance

EIN 68-0406980 · Roseville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, WHILE INCREASING AWARENESS AND FUNDING RESEARCH TOWARD A CURE.

Income
$757,954
Spending
$915,906
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
11
Volunteers
445
Highest pay
$100,000, executive director

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $763,691 spent. FAMILY EVENTS & PROGRAMS - BUILDING COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTSPRING FAMILY FUN DAYOUR 4TH ANNUAL SPRING FAMILY FUN DAY, PRESENTED BY GILL ORCHARDS, BROUGHT JOY AND CONNECTION TO OVER 100 GUESTS. FAMILIES ENJOYED CRAFTS, GAMES, MUSIC, BALLOONS, FACE PAINTING, SEASONAL TREATS, AND LUNCH WHILE FINDING COMFORT AND SUPPORT IN EACH OTHER'S COMPANY.KEATON'S TEEN ALLIANCE EVENTSIN COLLABORATION WITH THE STAY HAPPY FUNDATION, KEATON'S TEEN ALLIANCE HOSTED A DYNAMIC EVENT FEATURING GAMES, COMPETITIONS, AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES. TEENS AND YOUTH SHARED LAUGHTER AND BUILT FRIENDSHIPS, CREATING A SPACE FOR CONNECTION AND SUPPORT AMONG CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILIES.DISNEY LUAU FAMILY EVENTTHE ANNUAL DISNEY LUAU AT FUNDERLAND AMUSEMENT PARK WELCOMED CHILDHOOD CANCER WARRIORS, SIBLINGS, AND CAREGIVERS FOR AN EVENING OF RIDES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, CHARACTER VISITS, MUSIC, DANCING, AND FOOD. COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED CREATE A MEMORABLE NIGHT THAT STRENGTHENED FAMILY BONDS AND REINFORCED OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT.MUFFINS WITH MOM & DONUTS WITH DADTHESE SPECIAL GATHERINGS AT KEATON'S FAMILY CENTER PROVIDED QUALITY TIME FOR CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CHILDREN OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL SETTING. FAMILIES ENGAGED IN CRAFTS, GAMES, AND SHARED TREATS, FOSTERING CONNECTION, REFLECTION, AND JOY. GENEROUS PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS MADE THESE MEANINGFUL MOMENTS POSSIBLE.SIBLINGS IN STRENGTH - ZOO DAYOUR ANNUAL SIBLINGS IN STRENGTH ZOO DAY HONORED THE UNIQUE ROLE SIBLINGS PLAY IN THE PEDIATRIC CANCER JOURNEY. FAMILIES ENJOYED A DAY OF FUN, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION, HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SACRAMENTO ZOO, CHICK-FIL-A DELTA SHORES, AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS FROM STANTEC.MAGICAL TEA PARTY WITH PRINCESS BELLEKEATON KIDS AND SIBLINGS PARTICIPATED IN A TEA PARTY WITH PRINCESS BELLE, ENJOYING TREATS, STORYTIME, A SING-ALONG, AND MEET-AND-GREET EXPERIENCES. THANKS TO BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BRIDGET AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS A MAGICAL EVENT.DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIPSKEATON'S RECOGNIZED FOUR OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS THROUGH OUR DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP, HONORING STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATED RESILIENCE, DETERMINATION, AND DEDICATION TO THEIR ACADEMIC PURSUITS WHILE NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF CHILDHOOD CANCER.PEDIATRIC CANCER ROUNDTABLEKEATON'S HOSTED THE FIRST PEDIATRIC CANCER ROUNDTABLE, BRINGING TOGETHER NONPROFIT PARTNERS INCLUDING ALL ABOUT HOPE, LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, MAMA BEARS FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER, OLIVIA CHAN FOUNDATION, STAY HAPPY FUNDATION, AND SWEET DREAMS FOUNDATION. THIS COLLABORATIVE FORUM STRENGTHENED OUR ALLIANCE, SHARED BEST PRACTICES, AND ENHANCED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CANCER.OPERATION GOBBLETHROUGH OUR NUTRITIONAL AID PROGRAM, 43 FAMILIES, TOTALING 180 INDIVIDUALS, RECEIVED THANKSGIVING MEALS VIA HAND DELIVERY OR PICKUP AT KEATON'S FAMILY CENTER. GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED BRING WARMTH AND JOY TO FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.MY SPECIAL AFLAC DUCK DELIVERYNEARLY 200 MY SPECIAL AFLAC DUCKS WERE DELIVERED TO PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS, PROVIDING COMFORT, DISTRACTION, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURES. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVED CRAFTS, THANKSGIVING MEAL KITS, AND GIFT CARDS, THANKS TO AFLAC AND THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST - ROSEVILLE, CREATING A MEANINGFUL AND JOYFUL EXPERIENCE.ANNUAL HOLLY JOLLY CELEBRATIONOUR FESTIVE HOLLY JOLLY CELEBRATION WELCOMED 70 FAMILIES AND OVER 200 CHILDREN, OFFERING DINNER, MUSIC, CRAFTS, CHARACTER VISITS, GOODIE BAGS, AND PRESENTS. SANTA VISITS AND HOLIDAY PHOTOS CREATED LASTING MEMORIES FOR FAMILIES.BIKE DISTRIBUTION DAYA TOTAL OF 62 YOUTH RECEIVED BIKES AND HELMETS THROUGH BIKE DISTRIBUTION DAY, PART OF OUR JOY-FILLED EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM, COMBINING FUN WITH PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES.HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAMTHANKS TO MORE THAN 60 COMMUNITY PARTNERS, 52 FAMILIES REPRESENTING 284 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DURING THE HOLIDAYS. FAMILIES WERE SELECTED BASED ON NEED, HELPING CAREGIVERS FOCUS ON CREATING SPECIAL MEMORIES WHILE ALLEVIATING FINANCIAL STRESS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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