We Rock Cancer
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Reduction of the incidence of skin cancer.
- Income
- $75,968
- Spending
- $68,805
- Reserves
- 16 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)
- $41,283 spent. Early detection of skin cancer through free skin cancer screenings and creation of opportunities for musicians to reach new audiences. We team with volunteer dermatologists to provide free screenings at music and athletic events, and to underserved and at-risk workers with limited health care in sun intense environments (construction, agriculture, delivery, landscapers, etc). 495 served.
- $17,201 spent. Disseminate information regarding the prevention of skin cancer. At every event we provide a) an in-person presentation, on skin cancer prevention (such as survivor testimonials and expert guidance) b) prevention product samples (such as sunscreen, hats, solar barrier clothing) and c) a prevention guide. 1350 served.
- $10,321 spent. Provide education regarding the damage caused by sun exposure and education on self-examination techniques to detect skin cancer. At every event we provide a) an in person testimonial on the damage that sun exposure can cause, and the risk presented, b) guidance on the damage caused by tanning beds, and c) guides for self-exams. 1372 served
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 July 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
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