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Becky Baker Foundation

EIN 84-2047492 · Pueblo West, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

OFFER FREE MONTHLY SHOPPING TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER. THE STORE PROVIDES CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BABY ITEMS, AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AT NO COST.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49498% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $2.9 million spent. A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE, EVEN WITH QUALITY HEALTH INSURANCE. FOR THE UNDERINSURED OR UNINSURED, A DIAGNOSIS CAN DEVASTATE THE FAMILY. AS A RESULT, MANY FAMILIES GO WITHOUT SIMPLE NECESSITIES SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, OR BABY AND CHILDREN ITEMS. THE BECKY BAKER FOUNDATION RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS FREE MONTHLY SHOPPING TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER. THE STORE PROVIDES CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BABY ITEMS, AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AT NO COST.THIS IS THE ONLY STORE OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION. OPEN TO ANYONE IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE, THE STORE WELCOMES SHOPPERS FROM PUEBLO, COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, AND BEYOND. THE SPACE IS GENEROUSLY DONATED BY THE PUEBLO MALL.THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO EARNED THE PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY FROM GUIDESTAR FOR SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW AND PARTNERS WITH THE UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION TO EXPAND ITS SERVICES.WITH RISING CANCER RATES IN PUEBLO COUNTY, INCLUDING AMONG WOMEN UNDER 50, THE NEED FOR THIS RESOURCE CONTINUES TO GROW. THE FOUNDATION LIGHTENS THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON FAMILIES AND CREATES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CARE WHEN IT IS NEEDED MOST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 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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