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New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation

EIN 77-0591110 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NMCCF IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ADULT PATIENTS FOR THEIR NONMEDICAL FINANCIAL NEEDS SUCH AS RENT, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION DURING THE MANGEMENT OF THEIR DISEASE. THE NMCCF ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS TO MEET THEIR EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS DURING CANCER TREATMENT. ONGOING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE UPDATED INFORMATION ON CLINICAL PRACTICE AND QUALITY PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE, THEREBY FOSTERING EXCELLENCE WITH CLINICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$525,824
Spending
$489,875
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
30.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
0
Volunteers
31

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $180,140 spent. CLIENT GRANT PROGRAM: THE NMCCF ADDRESSES THE FINANCIAL INSECURITY THAT OFTEN RESULTS FROM A DEBILITATING DISEASE DIAGNOSIS. FOLLOWING A NEEDS-BASED ASSESSMENT, THE NMCCF PROVIDES DIRECT PAYMENTS TO THIRD PARTIES FOR NON-MEDICAL FINANCIAL NEEDS. THESE INCLUDE RENTS, MORTGAGES, TRANSPORTATION, TEMPORARY LODGING, UTILITIES, GAS, AND NUTRITION AS WELL AS OTHER EXPENSES DURING TREATMENT. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $6,000 PER YEAR.
  2. $85,639 spent. LUNG CANCER SCREENING & OUTREACH PROGRAM:THE NMCCF IS ADVANCING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO REMOVE ACCESS BARRIERS PREVALENT IN NEW MEXICO BY FOCUSING ON LUNG CANCER SCREENING AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR ANY LUNG DISEASED DIAGNOSIS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN 2025 WITH ITS OUTREACH ARM OF THE PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION INITIATED A 1-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH A NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUITIES BY REMOVING BARRIERS WITHIN THOSE COMMUNITIES CREATED BY GEOGRAPHY, ECONOMICS, PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP, AND LIMITED TRUST ESTABLISHED BY CENTURIES OF CULTURAL MARGINALIZATION.
  3. $54,615 spent. EDUCATION:THE NMCCF IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING THE MOST CURRENT, RELEVANT, AND ACTIONABLE CONTENT TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF PROVIDERS IN NEW MEXICO COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ENCORE MEDICAL, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AND THE MAYS CANCER CENTER WE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PARTNER IN NEW MEXICO TO DELIVER CONTENT FROM THE SAN ANTONIO BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM.
  4. $94,222 spent. GIFT CLOSET OF WIGS, BRAS & PROSTHESIS, WOMEN'S CARE WEDNESDAY, SPONSORSHIP OF FAMILIES TO ATTEND CANCER SUPPORT RETREATS, SPONSORSHIPS FOR PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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 November 6, 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 April 2003.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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