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Chris Dudley Foundation

EIN 80-0276022 · Turner, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS A RESOURCE AND CLEARING HOUSE FOR CHILDREN, TEEN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES AND THE PEOPLE WHO SHARE THEIR LIVES.

Income
$159,769
Spending
$153,405
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Highest pay
$45,000, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 144% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $141,774 spent. THE FOUNDATION IS A RESOURCE AND CLEARING HOUSE FOR CHILDREN, TEEN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES AND THE PEOPLE WHO SHARE THEIR LIVES. THE FOUNDATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL ONE-OF-A-KIND BASKETBALL CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO TEACH ALL PARTICIPANTS HOW TO MANAGE THEIR DIABETES WHILE PLAYING AN INTENSIVE SPORT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO PROVIDE DIABETES EDUCATION TO THOSE PARTICIPATING AND VIEWING. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS DIABETES ORGANIZATIONS TO THE EVENT TO SHARE AND EDUCATE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES DIABETES TESTING KITS TO THE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME SECTOR TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE WITH DIABETES TO TEST THEIR BLOOD SUGAR AND PROVIDE PROPER TREATMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS SEMINARS ABOUT DIABETES TO EDUCATION, INSPIRE, AND MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE BATTLING DIABETES, INCLUDING PERSONS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE WELFARE OF THOSE YOUNG ADULTS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 2024.

    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 June 2023.

    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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