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Keepers of the Flame Foundation

EIN 88-2951279 · Rincon, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KEEPERS OF THE FLAME FOUNDATION, INC. IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER PATIENTS PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY.

Income
$124,640
Spending
$62,364
Reserves
24.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$20,000, executive di

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $6,269 spent. THERAPY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COUNSELING IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $11,500 spent. EMERGENCY/HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - A PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL WORKERS AT EACH OF THE LOCAL HOSPITALS TO IDENTIFY BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN NEED OF SPECIFIC, TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE INCLUDING: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, WIGS, ETC.
  3. $7,871 spent. (1) UWCE TRANSPORTATION ( GRANT: 1,900/ EXPENSES: 1,900) - PROVIDED GAS CARDS FOR LOW INCOME BREAST CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE AND THE WOMEN'S UNITED TRANSPORTATION FUND. (2) CARE BAGS (GRANT: 4,873/EXPENSES: 5,168) - PROVIDED CHEMO AND MASTECTOMY/ BREAST CANCER SUPPORT ESSENTIALS (3) REFRAME BEAUTY (GRANT: 1000/ EXPENSES: 1,304) - ADDING TO OUR GALLERY OF LOCAL BREAST CANCER PATIENTS OF VARIOUS AGES, ETHNICITIES, BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS TYPES FROM THEIR EMPOWERMENT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS. THE GALLERY GOES ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY IN OCTOBER. (4) RESEARCH (GRANT: 0/ EXPENSES: 499)

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 July 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 November 4, 2026.

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