Race Cancer Foundation Inc
RACE Cancer Foundation fights cancer through action and prevention. Our running events promote health and wellness in the community, reducing the risk of cancer while raising funds and …
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FEATURED EVENT: Boston 5K Spring & Summer Series April 30, 2026 Eight Thursday nights. One mission: kick cancer's butt. Join us April-September along the Charles River for fun, fast, friendly, chip-timed 5Ks-then stick around for a great post-race party at the Marsh Post, with pizza and beer from Mighty Squirrel included. Each date features a
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Mission
RACE Cancer Foundation fights cancer through action and prevention. Our running events promote health and wellness in the community, reducing the risk of cancer while raising funds and awareness for organizations dedicated to fighting cancer. Their programs create opportunities to reduce and detect cancer through education, prevention, and screening measures. RACE Cancer's Sunscreen Squad fights skin cancer by bringing free sunscreen dispensers to outdoor events across New England.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Race Cancer Foundation Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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 77 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 governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRace Cancer Foundation Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 271859289. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $361K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Race Cancer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271859289. 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.
Race Cancer Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Race Cancer Foundation Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Race Cancer Foundation Inc has $361K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Race Cancer Foundation 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 $361K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Race Cancer 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, Race Cancer 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 84% 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.
FEATURED EVENT: Boston 5K Spring & Summer Series April 30, 2026 Eight Thursday nights. One mission: kick cancer's butt. Join us April-September along the Charles River for fun, fast, friendly, chip-timed 5Ks-then stick around for a great post-race party at the Marsh Post, with pizza and beer from Mighty Squirrel included. Each date features a Race Cancer Foundation Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $361K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Race Cancer Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Race Cancer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271859289, 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
5 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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RACE CANCER FOUNDATION 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 (5)
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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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 15 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Race Cancer Foundation Inc
- What is Race Cancer Foundation Inc?
- Race Cancer Foundation Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. FEATURED EVENT: Boston 5K Spring & Summer Series April 30, 2026 Eight Thursday nights. One mission: kick cancer's butt. Join us April-September along the Charles River for fun, fast, friendly, chip-timed 5Ks-then stick around for a great post-race party at the Marsh Post, with pizza and beer from Mighty Squirrel included. Each date features a
- When was Race Cancer Foundation Inc founded?
- Race Cancer Foundation Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Race Cancer Foundation Inc?
- J Alain Ferry serves as President.
- Where is Race Cancer Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States.
- What is Race Cancer Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Race Cancer Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Race Cancer Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Race Cancer Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 271859289.
- What is Race Cancer Foundation Inc's website?
- http://racecancer.org