Frankie Banali Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FRANKIE BANALI FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TO GIVE THE GIFT OF EARLY DETECTION. WE AIM TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ONE'S OWN ADVOCATE ABOUT GETTING SCREENED FOR DISEASES MUCH EARLIER THAN MANY CURRENT DOCTORS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES RECOMMEND. WE FEEL THAT TELLING FRANKIE BANALI'S STORY OF CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO PASS AWAY FROM PANCREATIC CANCER AT 68, THROUGH A PUBLIC CAMPAIGN WILL SAVE LIVES. THE ENTITY WILL ADVOCATE TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH NO SYMPTOMS BUT WITH FAMILY HISTORY WHO WISH TO BE SCANNED AS A PRECAUTION TO HAVE THE PROCEDURE COVERED BY THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE.
- Income
- $0
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (1)
- THE FRANKIE BANALI FOUNDATION WILL PARTNER WITH COMPANIES THAT OFFER DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER TESTS SUCH AS FULL BODY SCANS. WE PARTNER WITH THESE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE A DISCOUNT CODE FOR ANYONE TO USE. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO RAISE FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF FULL BODY SCANS OR TESTS FOR PEOPLE WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS WHO HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF TERMINAL DISEASES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE INVITED TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL HELP TO PAY FOR THESE POTENTIALLY LIFESAVING TESTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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