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Cameron Boyce Foundation

EIN 84-5049238 · Sherman Oaks, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE TO WORK ON REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE AND CURING EPILEPSY THROUGH DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS, PROGRAMMATIC PARTNERSHHIPS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

Income
$191,323
Spending
$286,942
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 69% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $15,063 spent. ENDING GUN VIOLENCE - THE GOAL OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO CHOOSE PEACE INSTEAD OF VIOLENTCE THROUGH; - A PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE PEACE INSTEAD OF VIOLENCE. WIELDING PEACE INSTAGRAM - WORKSHOPS PARTNERED WITH INNER CITY ARTS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOCUSING ON CHOOSING PEACE AND ENDING GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH DIFFERENT ARTISTIC MEDIUMS (DANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL ART, ETC.). - PARTNERING WITH AGENCIES THAT ARE CHANGING GUN LAWS AND INCREASING VOTER REGISTRATION, INCLUDING WWW.GIFFORDS.ORG.
  2. $222,795 spent. CURING EPILEPSY & ELIMINATING SUEDP - IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE FOCUS ON CURING EPILEPSY AND ELIMINATING SUDEP AS 1 IN 26 PEOPLE IN THE US WILL DEVELOP EPILEPSY IN THEIR LIFETIME. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 65 MILLION LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND A 1.16/1000 CHANCE OF DYING OF SUDEP. THE CAMERON BOYCE FOUNDATION WILL ADDRESS THIS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:- DIGITAL EDUCATION THROUGH ORIGINAL CONTENT, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, AND THE K(NO)W SUDEP NOW CAMPAIGN, BRINGING AWARENESS TO SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED DEATH IN EPILEPSY. VISIT KNOWSUDEPNOW.ORG - TOOLKITS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THE COMMUNITY BETTER UNDERSTAND, DISCUSS, AND SUPPORT THOSE WITH EPILEPSY.
  3. $13,193 spent. THIRST PROJECT - ADDRESSES THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS. SUPPORTS THE THRIST PROJECT BY FUNDING FRESHWATER WELLS WHICH INCREASES ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AROUND THE WORLD.

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 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 May 2020.

    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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