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Marisas Mission Inc

EIN 81-4215702 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARISA'S MISSION, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE CHALLENGES OF CANCER. THE GOAL OF MARISA'S MISSION IS TO KEEP MARISA'S SPIRIT ALIVE, LEAD BY HER EXAMPLE AND GIVE ANYONE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT JOURNEY THE HOPE, STRENGTH AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO FIGHT THEIR BATTLE AGAINST CANCER. MARISA'S MISSION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS; HOSPITAL VISITS AND PARKING, FUEL FOR TRANSPORTATION, TRAVEL AND LODGING, MEDICATION OR SUBSCRIPTIONS, HOME CARE ASSISTANCE, CO-PAYS, AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT.

Income
$550,430
Spending
$448,241
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 65%
Employees
1
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$111,731, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 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 (4)
  1. $310,165 spent. HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDES FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH HOME EXPENSES (SUCH AS MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, HOUSECLEANING, CHILD CARE, GROCERIES, LANDSCAPING/SNOW REMOVAL, HOUSEHOLD BILLS) WHILE THE APPLICANT IS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT.
  2. $35,164 spent. CARE PROGRAM - PROVIDES FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH CO-PAYMENTS, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, HOME HOSPICE CARE, PRIVATE HOME CARE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, WIGS, ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE APPLICANT WHILE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT.
  3. $11,170 spent. TRAVEL/LODGING PROGRAM - PROVIDES FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF TRAVEL AND LODGING FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT.
  4. $22,016 spent. OTHER - GRANT FOR ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS

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 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 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 October 2016.

    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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