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Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation Inc

EIN 83-2253365 · Canton, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF A FAMILY WHO HAS RECEIVED THE DREADED NEWS OF A PEDIATRIC CANCER DIAGNOSIS. CREATING A PLACE WHERE THIS FAMILY CAN RECONNECT WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH NATURE AND ALL THE BEAUTIFUL NATURE-INSPIRED BLESSINGS THAT LIVING IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE ADIRONDACKS GIVES US EACH DAY OF THE YEAR.

Income
$196,989
Spending
$76,840
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $73,291 spent. THE LODGE @ DREAMING TREE RANCH IS THE FLAGSHIP PROJECT OF THE HELP SAMI KICK CANCER FOUNDATION. LOCATED AT 185 WILKINSON RD., THE LODGE IS A PLACE WHERE A FAMILY CAN RECONNECT WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH NATURE AND ALL THE BEAUTIFUL NATURE-INSPIRED BLESSINGS THAT LIVING IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE ADIRONDACKS GIVES US EACH DAY OF THE YEAR.THE LODGE @ DREAMING TREE RANCH IS A PLACE THAT EMBODIES PURE ENJOYMENT IN NATURE BY PROVIDING ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE NORTH COUNTRY! THERE ARE NATURE TRAILS FOR WALKING, SKIING, SNOWSHOEING, HORSEBACK RIDING, AND SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV RIDING. CAMPFIRES, SWIMMING, FISHING, HUNTING, AND A SUGAR HOUSE FOR MAKING MAPLE SYRUP ARE JUST A FEW OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THE LODGE @ DREAMING TREE RANCH. IT IS A PLACE WHERE COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING AND PURE FUN IS CAPTURED IN A NATURAL SETTING, AND A PLACE FOR A FAMILY TO MAKE INCREDIBLE LASTING MEMORIES.

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 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 November 4, 2026.

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