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Diseases & Disorders (G30) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

CHECK FOR A LUMP

EIN: 27-4626148 · PHOENIX, AZ 85004-1577 · United States · FY 2023 Data
4 out of 5 71 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 63/100
Reliability (20%) 74/100
Effectiveness (25%) 73/100
Impact (25%) 75/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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71
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Check for a Lump is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free breast health education, mammograms, testing, and direct assistance to breast cancer patients with wigs, support, and resources in Arizona.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$544K
Annual Budget
$279K
Total Revenue
$605K
Total Expenses
$57K
Net Assets
10
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 75.1%
Fundraising Efficiency 186.1%
Operating Reserve 1.12x
Liability-to-Asset 0.0%
Revenue Diversification 100.0%
Executive Compensation $78K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 693 similar organizations (United States, Diseases & Disorders, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025. This organization's figures are from FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
75.1% 83.5%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
11.5% 10.0%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
13.4% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
186.1% 15.8%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
1.1 mo 11.9 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.0% 0.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
100.0% 93.4%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-54.1% 7.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
14.9% 8.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-116.6% 4.2%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
71 / 100
63
Financial
74
Reliability
73
Effectiveness
75
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 63
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 74
Program Effectiveness (25%) 73
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 75

2,157 served annually $267 per beneficiary 3 programs 3 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 80% Data Complete
Impact
3 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Provide wigs and support kits throughout treatment for breast cancer and beyond with support group. 1,200 $300.00 — Per Year
Expanded access to mammograms, diagnostics, and wigs for underserved breast cancer patients. 530 $250.00 — Lifetime
Removing financial barriers to mammograms, diagnostics, and wigs for underserved women. 427 $250.00 — Lifetime
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $279K $605K $57K 75.1% 10
2022 $609K $527K $383K 79.6% 0
2021 $468K $230K N/A — 0
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Organization Details
EIN
27-4626148
State
AZ
City
PHOENIX
ZIP
85004-1577
Classification
G30
Category
Diseases & Disorders
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2011
Form 990
On File
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