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Oncology and Kids Inc

EIN 84-4596980 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP KIDS AND FAMILIES HEAL THE EMOTIONAL SCARS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEARN TO THRIVE.

Income
$403,345
Spending
$488,342
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
224
Highest pay
$65,000, president & ceo

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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

    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 (4)
  1. $138,395 spent. RESIDENT ONCOLOGY CAMP: SERVES AS A VITAL COMPONENT OF OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY. RESIDENT ONCOLOGY CAMP PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17, BATTLING CANCER TO EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD. WE OFFERED A WEEK-LONG RESIDENTIAL CAMP WHERE YOUNG PATIENTS COULD PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS AND ABILITIES. EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSED STAFFING, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES THAT CATERED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. THE CAMP HELPED IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS BY OFFERING THEM A SENSE OF NORMALCY AND CAMARADERIE DURING A CHALLENGING TIME.
  2. $93,346 spent. SIBLING CAMP: DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS. SIBLINGS OFTEN FACE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES WHILE THEIR BROTHER OR SISTER IS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. THE SIBLING CAMP PROVIDED A SUPPORTIVE AND EMPATHETIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE SIBLINGS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17 COULD CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO SHARED THEIR EXPERIENCES. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED STAFFING, CAMP FACILITIES, COUNSELING SERVICES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. BY ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF SIBLINGS, ONCOLOGY AND KIDS HELPED TO CREATE A MORE HOLISTIC AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORK FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC CANCER.
  3. $49,566 spent. DAY CAMP: A VITAL SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT FOCUSED ON PROVIDING RESPITE AND ENJOYMENT FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4 AND 10 AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN DAY-LONG ACTIVITIES, OUTINGS, AND THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCES THAT HELPED ALLEVIATE THE STRESS AND ISOLATION OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER TREATMENT. EXPENSES FOR THE DAY CAMP PROGRAM INCLUDED TRANSPORTATION, CAMP SUPPLIES, STAFFING, AND SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SUPPORT. THE DAY CAMP PROGRAM PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN IMPROVING THE OVERALL WELL-BEING AND RESILIENCE OF PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING MOMENTS OF JOY AND RELAXATION DURING THEIR CHALLENGING JOURNEY.
  4. $17,258 spent. FAMILY CAMP AND ADDITIONAL SHORTER (ONE DAY OR LESS) PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOCUSED ON PROVIDING RESPITE AND ENJOYMENT FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS, THEIR SIBLINGS, PARENTS, RELATIVES, AND CAREGIVERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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