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Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc

The mission of the sun bus is to reduce the burden of skin diseases, including cancer, through effective screening, education, and research programs.

Health Aurora, CO EIN: 300804902 (IRS) Reg: 30-0804902 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc

We are in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and IL . Call (303) 876-7664.

Founded
Headquarters
Aurora, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
G30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

The mission of the sun bus is to reduce the burden of skin diseases, including cancer, through effective screening, education, and research programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G30
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 28.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 36.0% of total expenses ($141,554 of $393,241).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 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 2024 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. 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

Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Aurora, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 300804902. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $498K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300804902. 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.

Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc is located in Aurora, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc has $498K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% 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.

Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $498K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc. 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, Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

We are in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and IL . Call (303) 876-7664. Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $498K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300804902, 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
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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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
9

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David C•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
How Colorado's melanoma cases compare nationwide - Axios
Jul 2024
www.axios.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
High Altitude Society: Summit Melanoma Golf Tournament raises funds to support Sun Bus project - VailDaily.com
Sep 2016
www.vaildaily.com
Box promotes melanoma awareness in Colorado - CU Anschutz newsroom
Feb 2015
news.cuanschutz.edu

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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc

What is Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc?
Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Aurora, United States. We are in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and IL . Call (303) 876-7664.
When was Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc founded?
Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc?
David Carr serves as Treasurer.
Where is Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Aurora, CO, United States.
What is Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300804902. Registration: 30-0804902 (United States).
What is Colorado Melanoma Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.thesunbus.org