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Carsonstrong Foundation

EIN 82-5084118 · Stow, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CARSONSTRONG FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CANCER AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHALLENGES.

Income
$637,507
Spending
$305,879
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
29.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$36,000, secretary/pr

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 29.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 112% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    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, 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 (5)
  1. $194,915 spent. GIFT OF TIME TOGETHER PROGRAM AIMS TO RELIEVE THE STRESS OF ONGOING TREATMENTS, OFFER A MENTAL DIVERSION, AND FOSTER STRONGER FAMILY BONDS. THE MEMORIES MADE DURING THESE EXPERIENCES SERVE AS SOURCES OF COMFORT, LAUGHTER, AND JOY THROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGING CANCER JOURNEY.
  2. $24,997 spent. AUGMENT THERAPY IS REALITY EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MONITOR AND MOTIVATE PEDIATRIC PATIENTS BY TRANSFORMING PHYSICAL THERAPY TASKS INTO IMMERSIVE, GAME-LIKE EXPERIENCES. IT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO ENGAGE IN BALANCE, ENDURANCE, AND STRENGTH EXERCISES WITHIN A VIRTUAL WORLD THAT TRACKS THEIR MOVEMENTS AND REWARDS PROGRESS.
  3. $4,000 spent. THE CARSON HIGGINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HONORS CARSON'S SPIRIT BY RECOGNIZING REVERE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO EXEMPLIFY HIS QUALITIES. IT PROVIDES POST-SECONDARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP AWARDEES PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION.
  4. $24,997 spent. THE LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING PEDIATRIC CANCER BY FOSTERING A LOVE OF READING AND ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
  5. THE LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING PEDIATRIC CANCER BY FOSTERING A LOVE OF READING AND ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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 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 February 2019.

    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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