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Charlie Landers Foundation

EIN 88-1449476 · Franklin Lks, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE MISSION STATEMENT BELOWOUR MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEDIATRIC AND YOUNG ADULT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED AND FUND RESEARCH WHICH ULTIMATELY CREATES A LASTING CURE FOR EWING SARCOMA.

Income
$545,299
Spending
$560,458
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 65%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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

    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.

  • 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 February 28, 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 (5)
  1. $150,000 spent. GRANT ISSUED TO DR. ALEJANDRO SWEET-CORDERO AT THE REGENTS HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF CALIFORNIA - THE PURPOSE OF THESE ACHVIEMENTS ARE TO FURTHER RESEARCH ON EWING SARCOMA TO DEVELOP FUTURE CURES FOR PEDIATRIC AND YOUNG ADULT PATIENTS.
  2. $150,000 spent. GRANT ISSUED TO DR. IAN DAVIS AT UNC HEALTH FOUNDATION - THE PURPOSE OF THESE ACHVIEMENTS ARE TO FURTHER RESEARCH ON EWING SARCOMA TO DEVELOP FUTURE CURES FOR PEDIATRIC AND YOUNG ADULT PATIENTS.
  3. $125,849 spent. GRANT ISSUED TO DR. MATS LJUNGMAN AT THE REGENTS HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF MICHIGAN - THE PURPOSE OF THESE ACHVIEMENTS ARE TO FURTHER RESEARCH ON EWING SARCOMA TO DEVELOP FUTURE CURES FOR PEDIATRIC AND YOUNG ADULT PATIENTS.
  4. $62,034 spent. GRANT ISSUED TO DR. KELLY M. BAILEY AT UPMC CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION - THE PURPOSE OF THESE ACHVIEMENTS ARE TO FURTHER RESEARCH ON EWING SARCOMA TO DEVELOP FUTURE CURES FOR PEDIATRIC AND YOUNG ADULT PATIENTS.
  5. $50,551 spent. THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THESE EXEMPT PURPOSES WERE AMAZING TURNOUTS WITH EACH EVENT THAT ALLOWED THE FOUNDATION TO ALSO SEND COMFORT KITS TO CHILDREN IN VARIOUS HOPSITALS THAT ARE SUFFERING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 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 February 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 February 2023.

    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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