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Julie Rogers Gift of Life Free Mammogram Program

EIN 76-0550450 · Beaumont, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide Southeast Texas extensive educational outreach that focuses on breast, prostate, testicular, ovarian and other gynecological cancers; free mammograms and prostate cancer screenings and diagnostic tests with access to follow-up treatment for medically underserved men and women.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
26
Volunteers
325
Highest pay
$128,101, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% 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 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 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 (3)
  1. $739,492 spent. Womens Health Program: The Gift of Life Womens Health Program works with medical partners in Southeast Texas to provide free mammograms and clinical breast exams to medically underserved women. Following an abnormal screening, caseworkers navigate the client through diagnostic tests to ensure the provision of quality medical treatment contoured to their specific needs. The Program also provides bilingual translations, client transportation, and educational literature materials. During 2024, the Program provided screening mammograms to approximately 1,400 women and additional diagnostics to more than 500 women. Through the Programs services, 22 southeast Texas women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024.
  2. $344,634 spent. Mens Health Program: The Gift of Life Mens Health Program provides medical screenings that include prostate-specific antigen (PSA), blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, and HIV screenings for medically underserved men in Southeast Texas. Medical professionals consult with patients to discuss the test results. The Program also provides patient navigation and case management continual surveillance and further evaluations when necessary. Individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer receive support through treatment and recovery with the costs of the treatment underwritten by the Program. During 2024, the Program provided screenings for approximately 800 men. After evaluations and followup local urologist appointments, two men who met the Programs eligibility criteria were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.
  3. $417,978 spent. Education, Events, and Outreach: The Gift of Life provides extensive educational outreach to students, adults and families throughout Southeast Texas. Literature and materials focusing on cancer and healthy lifestyle are distributed during presentations and at health-related fairs and events. Program medical professionals and volunteers inform, educate, and encourage cancer detection screeings, preventative behavioral actions to lessen the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases with emphasis on illnesses associated with tobacco and second-hand smoke. During 2024, the Programs educational outreach programs impacted more than 55,000 individuals.

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 December 1997.

    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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