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Pink Lights the Way

EIN 88-4037977 · Warren, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PINK LIGHTS THE WAY PROVIDES DIRECT CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT BY OFFERING PERSONALIZED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMFORT ITEMS, INCLUDING UPLIFTING CARE PACKAGES.

Income
$91,256
Spending
$46,925
Reserves
31.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 84%

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DIRECT CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT BY FUNDING MEALS, GAS CARDS, GIFT CARDS, AND TREATMENT RELATED SUPPORT TO HELP REDUCE FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL BURDENS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION, SURGERY, AND HOSPITALIZATION. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED BASED ON MEDICAL NEED AND TREATMENT STATUS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED COMFORT ITEMS AND CARE PACKAGES TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT, INCLUDING CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION SUPPORT PACKAGES, SURGERY RECOVERY PACKAGES, AND SYMPTOM RELIEF ITEMS. THESE CARE PACKAGES WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE DURING ACTIVE TREATMENT PHASES.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED END OF TREATMENT SUPPORT TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH CELEBRATORY MEALS, FLOWERS, AND CARE ITEMS RECOGNIZING THE COMPLETION OF CHEMOTHERAPY OR RADIATION. THESE SERVICES WERE INTENDED TO OFFER EMOTIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE TREATMENT MILESTONES.

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 October 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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