Marathon for a Better Life Inc
To provide relief, financial and other support for distressed cancer patients and their families in schoharie county, ny; to promote human dignity and empower/enable distressed patients to fight …
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The Marathon for a Better Life, Inc. seeks to provide relief and support to distressed Schoharie County residents currently fighting cancer; encourages community solidarity between those who are fighting cancer, those who have fought cancer, and their fam
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Mission
To provide relief, financial and other support for distressed cancer patients and their families in schoharie county, ny; to promote human dignity and empower/enable distressed patients to fight for a better life.
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Marathon for a Better Life Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarathon for a Better Life Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Warnerville, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 264518003. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $298K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Marathon for a Better Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264518003. 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.
Marathon for a Better Life Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.
Marathon for a Better Life Inc is located in Warnerville, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marathon for a Better Life Inc has $298K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% 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.
Marathon for a Better Life Inc 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 small organization. It has $298K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Marathon for a Better Life Inc. 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, Marathon for a Better Life 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 91% 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.
The Marathon for a Better Life, Inc. seeks to provide relief and support to distressed Schoharie County residents currently fighting cancer; encourages community solidarity between those who are fighting cancer, those who have fought cancer, and their fam Marathon for a Better Life Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $298K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Marathon for a Better Life Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marathon for a Better Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264518003, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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MARATHON FOR A BETTER LIFE INC 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
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Officers & trustees (16)
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16 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 57 officers on file
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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 · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marathon for a Better Life Inc
- What is Marathon for a Better Life Inc?
- Marathon for a Better Life Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Warnerville, United States. The Marathon for a Better Life, Inc. seeks to provide relief and support to distressed Schoharie County residents currently fighting cancer; encourages community solidarity between those who are fighting cancer, those who have fought cancer, and their fam
- When was Marathon for a Better Life Inc founded?
- Marathon for a Better Life Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Marathon for a Better Life Inc?
- Kathy Diamond serves as President.
- Where is Marathon for a Better Life Inc located?
- Headquartered in Warnerville, NY, United States.
- What is Marathon for a Better Life Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marathon for a Better Life Inc trustworthy?
- Marathon for a Better Life Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Marathon for a Better Life Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264518003.
- What is Marathon for a Better Life Inc's website?
- http://www.marathonforabetterlife.org