Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Englewood, Colorado, registered in 2009, with $171,853 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$172K
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Medical Research median: $217K
Expenses (FY2024)
$170K
Net assets
$10K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $142K (FY2013) to $172K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,853▲11.7% | $170,172▲13.3% | $10,122▲19.9% | $10,122▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $153,813▲5.7% | $150,175▲3.5% | $8,441▲75.7% | $8,441▲75.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,475▲4.1% | $145,150▼19.7% | $4,803▲7.2% | $4,803▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,697▼7.4% | $180,650▼10.0% | $4,479▼90.1% | $4,479▼90.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $150,909▲1.1% | $200,651▲261% | $45,432▼52.3% | $45,432▼52.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $149,225▲2.3% | $55,525▼72.7% | $95,174▲6357% | $95,174▲6357% | 990 |
| 2018 | $145,936 | $203,255▲44.5% | $1,474▼97.5% | $1,474▼97.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $145,886▲13.9% | $140,700▲24.7% | $58,793▲9.7% | $58,793▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,107▼0.1% | $112,820▼19.5% | $53,607▲39.9% | $53,607▲39.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $128,264▲8.7% | $140,150▼19.5% | $38,320▼23.7% | $38,320▼23.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $117,955▼16.9% | $174,000▲88.1% | $50,206▼52.7% | $50,206▼52.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $141,903 | $92,500▼51.4% | $106,251▲86.9% | $106,251▲86.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $190,525▲367% | $56,849▼56.5% | $56,849▼56.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,782 | $130,728 | $130,728 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
4 grants to Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation totaling $32K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2019 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | New | 2017 | $15,000 |
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Data for Joann B Ficke Cancer Foundation (EIN 27-0681994) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.