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Sturge-Weber Foundation

EIN 74-2485813 · Aurora, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY STURGE-WEBER SYNDROME AND PORT WINE BIRTHMARK CONDITIONS.

Income
$392,112
Spending
$337,137
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
3
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$90,014, president/ce

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.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (2)
  1. $245,301 spent. THE FOUNDATION DRIVES PATIENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIVERSE AND ROBUST PROJECTS, CONFERENCES AND ONLINE SUPPORT. THE WEBSITE IS A RICH RESOURCE OF LEARNING AND UPLIFTING STORIES OF INSPIRATIONAL HOPE TO COPE WITH THE DIAGNOSIS. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EVERY TWO YEARS MOVING THE LOCATION TO ALLOW FAIR ACCESS TO ALL MINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT TO ATTEND. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO BUILD COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS CLINICAL CARE NETWORK (CCN) INSTITUTIONS. THE CCN'S FACILITATE CLINICAL STUDIES AND TRIALS AND ANNUALLY ESTABLISH GOALS WHICH DRIVE PATIENT CARE AND IMPROVE TREATMENT. THE FOUNDATION RECENTLY LAUNCHED A TASK FORCE INITIATIVE TO BUILD A RICH VOLUNTEER NETWORK OF KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT AROUND KEY AREAS IMPACTING DAILY LIVING AND CARE. THE HOUSTON HOME OFFICE STAFF AND REMOTE OFFICE STAFF SUPPORT ALL THE ABOVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AND REGULARLY MEET TO ENSURE STRATEGIC GOALS ARE MET. THE FOUNDATION DRIVES PATIENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIVERSE AND ROBUST PROJECTS, CONFERENCES AND ONLINE SUPPORT. THE WEBSITE IS A RICH RESOURCE OF LEARNING AND UPLIFTING STORIES OF INSPIRATIONAL HOPE TO COPE WITH THE DIAGNOSIS. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EVERY TWO YEARS MOVING THE LOCATION TO ALLOW FAIR ACCESS TO ALL MINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT TO ATTEND. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO BUILD COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS CLINICAL CARE NETWORK (CCN) INSTITUTIONS. THE CCN'S FACILITATE CLINICAL STUDIES AND TRIALS AND ANNUALLY ESTABLISH GOALS WHICH DRIVE PATIENT CARE AND IMPROVE TREATMENT. THE FOUNDATION RECENTLY LAUNCHED A TASK FORCE INITIATIVE TO BUILD A RICH VOLUNTEER NETWORK OF KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT AROUND KEY AREAS IMPACTING DAILY LIVING AND CARE. THE HOUSTON HOME OFFICE STAFF AND REMOTE OFFICE STAFF SUPPORT ALL THE ABOVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AND REGULARLY MEET TO ENSURE STRATEGIC GOALS ARE MET.
  2. THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH PROGRAM IS LEAD BY A GLOBAL TEAM OF RESEARCHERS THAT COMPRISE THE STURGE-WEBER FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH NETWORK TO FACILITATE INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS. THE FOUNDATION ATTENDS NATIONAL CONFERENCES FOCUSED ON RESEARCH IN THE EYE, BRAIN, SKIN AND GENETIC EXPRESSIONS OF THE SYNDROME TO GENERATE AWARENESS AND ENGAGE YOUNG INVESTIGATORS TO JOIN THEIR CAUSE.

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 April 1988.

    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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