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Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance

EIN 87-0752876 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Mission of the Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance (CGCA) is to provide support to people affected by ovarian and other gynecologic cancers and to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection through advocacy and education.

Income
$982,637
Spending
$878,562
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
6
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$120,152, exec director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $358,758 spent. CGCA Cares: This financial assistance program is designed to provide cash assistance to low income women during treatment. Qualifying women receive $500/month in bill payment for 6 months.Carols Wish: This financial advocate program seeks to reduce out of pocket costs for gynecologic cancer patients. Through co-pay and premium assistance and through strategically improving insurance coverage, patients are left with better coverage and smaller medical bills.Resource Guide: CGCA provides a comprehensive up-to date on line resource of cancer help specific to Colorado.
  2. $175,067 spent. Nickis Circle: CGCA provides 1 weekly and 5 free monthly support groups facilitated by professional counselors. These groups connect Gynecologic cancer survivors and provide a safe space for delving into the issues that accompany this difficult diagnosis. Comfort Kits: CGCA works with Colorado's Gynecologic Oncology offices to provide a comfort kit at diagnosis. These kits include handmade items and other items to help the recently diagnosed through the chemo experience. The message conveyed by the kits is you are not alone. Individual Support Program: Women with a Gynecologic cancer may receive up to 4 sessions with a licensed counselor to help process the shock, anxiety and pain of the diagnosis.CGCA is leading a coalition to provide genetic testing to Colorado's Jewish population in partnership with the CU-GENEs Study. This Bring Radical Cancer Awareness (BRCA) initiative is an attempt to provide testing to a population at high risk for a RBCA mutation, and to promote cancer prevention.
  3. $108,543 spent. Raising Awareness: In everything CGCA does, raising awareness is imperative in order that we may increase early symptom detection and save lives. CGCA also promotes a very successful September Awareness where local media helps leverage wearing teal and promoting symptom awareness.Jodis Race for Awareness: One of Denvers top 10 races, Jodis Race is a 5K run/walk where the entire gynecologic cancer community comes together to celebrate loved ones not only survivors and but also memorializing and honoring those we have lost. The second Saturday in June at Denvers City Park brings together over 1,500 participants.

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 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 2024.

    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 October 2006.

    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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