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Say Yes to Hope

EIN 88-0857718 · Canton, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Say YES to Hope provides information and support to all those affected by advanced cancers. Many programs are provided to facilitate this support through online services and peer to peer support programs. We encompass underserved populations regardless of economic or social backgrounds.

Income
$311,023
Spending
$307,033
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $71,235 spent. Lunch and Learn: Living with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer is a program created to unite patients who are doing just that - living with cancer that has spread from the colon to other areas of the body. We will discuss the issues (access to treatments and care, management of side effects, pain control, financial hurdles and psychosocial issues) as well as the barriers that often confront them during a relaxing and connecting lunch. By combining peer conversations with experts in the field, many important issues will be addressed and patients attending will be empowered. YES and a team of professionals will reach cancer patients and encourage them to become self-advocates of action and change. Attendees will leave the meeting with information and resources that will help them to discover treatment options, manage their side effects, increase longevity, improve quality of life, and erase the stigma associated with stage IV colorectal cancer. The Lunch and Learn program served 12 regional areas across the south, mid west and northeast and was conducted throughout the year of 2025
  2. $81,065 spent. The Hope Mobile is an awareness initiative that creatively includes awareness to those individuals and families who are normally prevented from accessing needed community education and support. Our mobile unit can provide connections with hard-to-reach populations. Populations that may benefit from our mobile unit include people who lack transportation services, isolated populations, rural populations, economically disadvantaged communities, and diverse groups that may not otherwise receive necessary education about the importance of Clinical Trials.
  3. $75,674 spent. FRIENDS for the Journey is a valuable program connecting those with advanced cancer to someone who has been there. The first few days, weeks, and even months after learning your cancer has spread can be confusing and frightening. For those who have just learned that they are living with advanced cancer their families, friends, and loved ones this priceless service provides a direct link to others who are experiencing or have experienced life with cancer that has spread. This program was conducted the entire calendar year of 2024 and was offered nationally.

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 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 March 2022.

    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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