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Childrens Cancer Cause

The mission of children's cancer cause is to champion policies and programs that improve the lives of children with cancer and survivors.

The Children's Cancer Cause Inc

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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Childrens Cancer Cause

The mission of Children’s Cancer Cause is to champion policies and programs that improve the lives of children with cancer and survivors.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

The mission of children's cancer cause is to champion policies and programs that improve the lives of children with cancer and survivors.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E99
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 23.9% of total expenses ($232,606 of $971,296).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Childrens Cancer Cause with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Childrens Cancer Cause is a registered health nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 113485631. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Childrens Cancer Cause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 113485631. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Childrens Cancer Cause has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Childrens Cancer Cause is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Childrens Cancer Cause has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Childrens Cancer Cause is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Childrens Cancer Cause. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Childrens Cancer Cause holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The mission of Children’s Cancer Cause is to champion policies and programs that improve the lives of children with cancer and survivors. Childrens Cancer Cause is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Childrens Cancer Cause are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Cancer Cause is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 113485631, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Steve W••••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

“Born to Fly”: Melbourne’s Rahul Sharma sets World Record running 566-kilometre across Sri Lanka for children’s cancer c
Jun 2026
www.theaustraliatoday.com.au
Children’s Cancer Cause Awards Record 23 Scholarships to Cancer Survivors with Support from Hyundai Hope On Wheels - Wee
May 2026
weeklyvoice.com
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Eight-year-old girl has hair chopped off in aid of children's cancer cause - Leigh Journal
Apr 2019
www.leighjournal.co.uk
Kind-hearted eight-year-old set to have hair cut in aid of children's cancer cause - Leigh Journal
Apr 2019
www.leighjournal.co.uk

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 89 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Childrens Cancer Cause

What is Childrens Cancer Cause?
Childrens Cancer Cause is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The mission of Children’s Cancer Cause is to champion policies and programs that improve the lives of children with cancer and survivors.
When was Childrens Cancer Cause founded?
Childrens Cancer Cause was founded in 1999.
Who leads Childrens Cancer Cause?
Steve Wosahla serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Childrens Cancer Cause located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Childrens Cancer Cause's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Childrens Cancer Cause trustworthy?
Childrens Cancer Cause has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Childrens Cancer Cause's registration number?
IRS EIN: 113485631.
What is Childrens Cancer Cause's website?
http://www.childrenscancercause.org