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Averys Little Army Inc

EIN 99-3548679 · Milford, CT

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

The purpose of Averys Little Army Inc. is to honor the legacy of Avery Marie Lafferty an exceptionally brave cancer rebel and patients like her. We strive to advance pediatric brain and other cancer research through funding provide support and assistance to families battling pediatric cancer and promote activities to raise awareness of pediatric brain or other cancers.

Income
$145,396
Spending
$66,113
Reserves
34.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%

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 86% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% 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 (5)
  1. Grant to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation which helps patients and families by funding game-changing research and provides navigation throughout their journey. ChadTough Defeat DIPG Nurse Navigator Program 2026 $5000 & ChadTough for PNOC DMG ACT $25000
  2. Tougher2Gether for DDRFA $5000 March $6500 October This DDRFA is group of foundations & funds who fund grants together for research trial access and data integration or utilization. We are passionate about providing funds to develop an understanding of Diffuse Midline Gliomas including DIPG. Since June of 2022 we have funded nearly $4 Million in research grants together for DIPG DMG research data trials and the national tumor board formation.
  3. Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School in Milford CT built a memorial garden and outdoor classroom to remember Avery Lafferty a former CPM student.
  4. Scholarships for Jonathan Law and Foran School Students $1300 to a student at each school
  5. ALA Family Support is a program with Yale Hospital to offer financial assistance to families affected by childhood cancer. We provide rent mortgage and essential living expenses support to families who have been perhaps recently diagnosed and have spent extended periods in the hospital necessitating a withdrawal from work and other commitments. We are committed to offering this assistance particularly to families navigating the initial stages of their cancer journey.

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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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