For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation
Fps enables cancer patients and their loved ones the opportunity to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences. In fy25, fps responded …
For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite
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For Pete’s Sake is a non-profit that helps adult cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences.
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Mission
Fps enables cancer patients and their loved ones the opportunity to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences. In fy25, fps responded to 496 inquiries from across the country and provided respite services to 135 patients and their families, resulting in 119 travel respite experiences with 388 travelers and 19 staycation respites experiences with 59 family members. Additionally, 59 people were served through direct ancillary services. Thus, fps served a total of 447 people through its direct respite travel and staycation programs this year. In addition, fps continued its support of prior respite recipients through its ancillary support program with over 36,077 touchpoints made to almost 3,000 families. Due to covid-19, two main changes to our respite program include our focused approach to community respites with our travel partner woodloch resort and the formalization of our staycation respite program. When the pandemic o
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFor Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, 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 233013896. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 233013896. 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.
For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation 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 large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for For Petes Sake Cancer Respite 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, For Petes Sake Cancer Respite 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 78% 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.
For Pete’s Sake is a non-profit that helps adult cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences. For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation 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 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $7M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 233013896, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FOR PETES SAKE CANCER RESPITE FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 77 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation
- What is For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation?
- For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Plymouth Meeting, United States. For Pete’s Sake is a non-profit that helps adult cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences.
- When was For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation founded?
- For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation was founded in 1999.
- Who leads For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation?
- Marcella B Schankweiler serves as CEO.
- Where is For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States.
- What is For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation trustworthy?
- For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 233013896.
- What is For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation's website?
- http://www.takeabreakfromcancer.org