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Jerry Rubin Foundation for Cancer Care

EIN 86-3477976 · Monterey, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS FORMED (I) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CANCER PATIENTS; (II) TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WITH RESPECT TO THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CANCER; (III) TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE THE EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER AND AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO CANCER TREATMENT; (IV) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS FOCUSED ON CANCER PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS AND THE BEREAVED, AND (V) TO PROVIDE SUCH OTHER PROGRAMS AS WILL ASSIST CANCER PATIENTS DURING THEIR BATTLE WITH CANCER AND WITH END OF LIFE.

Income
$418,520
Spending
$359,520
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$30,769, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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, 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. $340,504 spent. JERRY'S PLACE IS A SOCIAL MODEL HOSPICE HOME WHICH IS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED. WE PROVIDE 24-HOUR CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS WHEN DYING AT HOME BECOMES UNMANAGEABLE, OR THERE IS NO HOME. RESIDENTS ALL STAY FOR FREE. WE ARE NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR PRIVATE INSURANCE. WE ARE A UNIQUE SERVICE WHICH DOES NOT DUPLICATE EXISTING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OUR RESIDENTS REPRESENTED A RICH AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A PASTOR, EDUCATORS, PUBLIC SERVANTS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS, AND FOUR U.S. VETERANS, ONE OF WHOM SERVED AS A GREEN BERET. DIAGNOSES AMONG RESIDENTS INCLUDED PARKINSON'S DISEASE, CANCER, HEART DISEASE, LEWY BODY DEMENTIA, STROKE, SEPSIS, AND ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA-UNDERSCORING THE BREADTH AND COMPLEXITY OF THOSE WE SERVE. THE NEED: MANY OF THOSE WE SERVE FACE A LACK OF FAMILY OR CAREGIVER SUPPORT, INABILITY TO AFFORD IN-HOME HOSPICE, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE WITH NO SAFE PLACE TO GO, AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS FROM ISOLATION AND UNCERTAINTY. JERRY'S PLACE IS THE ONLY SOCIAL-MODEL HOSPICE HOME IN THE REGION, FILLING A CRITICAL GAP FOR THOSE WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN.PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS SERVED AT JERRY'S PLACE: -TOTAL RESIDENTS SERVED THIS YEAR: 21 -TOTAL RESIDENTS SERVED SINCE INCEPTION: 50 -AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY: 30.8 DAYS -HOUSING SUPPORT (RENT FOR JERRY'S PLACE): $192,000

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 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 2025.

    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 December 2021.

    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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