Best Day Ever Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support individuals and families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other rare diseases through advocacy, education, community programming, and quality-of-life initiatives.
- Income
- $183,542
- Spending
- $160,174
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $146,974 spent. Program Service Accomplishment - Living Our Best Lives with Duchenne -The organization operated its Living Our Best Lives with Duchenne program to support individuals and families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy through advocacy, education, direct support, community engagement, and quality of life initiatives. Program activities included educational outreach, conference participation, family support, awareness activities, newly diagnosed family Zoom support sessions, creative programming, and meaningful experiences designed to help individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy live their best lives. The organization provided free digital art classes for individuals living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and their siblings. These classes encouraged creativity, social connection, emotional support, and inclusive participation. The organization also provided direct support and guidance related to Medicaid waiver resources and services. In addition, the organization provided support to families needing accessibility related items and resources for their homes to improve safety, mobility, comfort, and quality of life. In line with the organization's charitable mission, support was not limited to families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The organization also supported families living with other rare and complex medical conditions. The program benefited individuals diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other rare and complex medical conditions, as well as caregivers, siblings, and family members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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