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Emilio Nares Foundation

The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) is dedicated to supporting families as they navigate their childs journey through cancer and other life-threatening diseases, offering programs that provide each child …

Health San Diego, CA EIN: 134229276 (IRS) Reg: 13-4229276 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Emilio Nares Foundation

ENF helps navigate families through their child’s journey with cancer. No child should miss a cancer treatment due to lack of transportation.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G124
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) is dedicated to supporting families as they navigate their childs journey through cancer and other life-threatening diseases, offering programs that provide each child with the best possible chance of survival.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G124
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.90%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Emilio Nares Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • 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 (5 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

Emilio Nares Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 134229276. 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. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Emilio Nares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 134229276. 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.

Emilio Nares Foundation 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.

Emilio Nares Foundation is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Emilio Nares Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% 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.

Emilio Nares Foundation 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 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Emilio Nares Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Emilio Nares Foundation 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 72% 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.

ENF helps navigate families through their child’s journey with cancer. No child should miss a cancer treatment due to lack of transportation. Emilio Nares Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% 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 Emilio Nares Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Emilio Nares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134229276, 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
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

EL
Elsa R•••
Ex Dir

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Emilio Nares Foundation expands Imperial Valley services, celebrates 10 years of free cancer transportation - Imperial V
May 2026
www.ivpressonline.com
Emilio Nares Foundation expands support for Imperial Valley children with cancer - The Desert Review
May 2026
www.thedesertreview.com
Emilio Nares Foundation Hosts First Resource Fair - Calexico Chronicle
May 2026
calexicochronicle.com
Emilio Nares Foundation expands services in Imperial Valley, announces community resource fair - Imperial Valley Press O
May 2026
www.ivpressonline.com
Join the 22nd Harvest for Hope by Emilio Nares Foundation - Times of San Diego
Jul 2025
timesofsandiego.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
San Diego Hyundai Dealers Donate a 2024 Hyundai Palisade to the Emilio Nares Foundation Supporting Children with Cancer
Jul 2024
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Emilio Nares Foundation Announces “Emilio’s Ride Along Campaign” - There San Diego
Mar 2021
theresandiego.com
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Emilio Nares Foundation Hits One Million Miles, Serving 4,000 Children Battling Cancer In Southern California - There Sa
Jan 2020
theresandiego.com
Gap Intelligence Hosts 7th Annual Drives For Rides Benefiting The Emilio Nares Foundation - There San Diego
May 2019
theresandiego.com
Emilio Nares Foundation Announces New Executive Director and Development Director - North Coast Current
Jun 2017
www.northcoastcurrent.com

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 57 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 · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Emilio Nares Foundation

What is Emilio Nares Foundation?
Emilio Nares Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. ENF helps navigate families through their child’s journey with cancer. No child should miss a cancer treatment due to lack of transportation.
When was Emilio Nares Foundation founded?
Emilio Nares Foundation was founded in 2002.
Who leads Emilio Nares Foundation?
Elsa Roth serves as Ex Dir.
Where is Emilio Nares Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is Emilio Nares Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Emilio Nares Foundation trustworthy?
Emilio Nares Foundation 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 Emilio Nares Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 134229276. Registration: 13-4229276 (United States).
What is Emilio Nares Foundation's website?
http://enfhope.org