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Prostate Cancer Research Institute

EIN 95-4617875 · Culver City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Prostate Cancer Research Institutes (PCRI) mission is to improve the quality of mens lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families, and the medical community. PCRI accomplishes this by:1) Empowering patients with knowledge of the most effective known treatment options that limit the risks of complications and side effects.2) Encouraging physicians to stay medically current and helping them access and actively engage with top experts in the field.3) Providing information based upon peer-reviewed medical research, literature, and reputable studies that enable patients to knowledgeably participate with their health care team in developing the best individual treatment strategy.4) Supporting research that can most immediately improve patient health outcomes.5) Advocating treatment options based on the biologic manifestations of the cancer, the patients overall health, and the outcomes desired by the patient.6) Educating through

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
25.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$174,250, key employee

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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. $619,096 spent. EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND WEBINARS: The Support Group Video Subscription Series provides an outreach program that supplies group leaders with educational presentations and materials on a bi-monthly basis.EDUCATION AND IMAGING / WEBSITE: PCRI provides the latest tools and updates that may immediately benefit patients and physicians willing to explore advances available to treat prostate cancer.
  2. $287,145 spent. CONFERENCES: PCRI annual conferences are held virtually. Attendance is in the thousands and available for viewing free on conference dates. DVDs or streaming are available after conference dates for a minimal donation. Attended/viewed by prostate cancer patients, relatives, advocates, friends, physicians, and others in the prostate cancer community worldwide.
  3. $222,223 spent. HELPLINE: The phone-based helpline receives about 2025 calls and emails per business day from prostate cancer patients, relatives, advocates, and the general public requesting relevant information and guidance.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Institute for Cancer Research (Philadelphia, PA), EIN 23-6296135. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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