The IRS has recognized Cimore as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. The determination letter is dated August 24, 2026, and the exemption is effective from July 22, 2026, the day Cimore was incorporated.
What it means for donors
Donations to Cimore are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, retroactive to July 22, 2026. If you gave before the letter arrived, your gift qualifies.
Store purchases are different. Merchandise is a sale, not a donation, so it is not deductible. 100% of profits from the store do fund our research and community programs.
What it means for the work
Public charity status lets Cimore apply for foundation grants, partner with schools and hospitals that require it, and take on the kind of multi-year research that a brand-new organization cannot fund from small gifts alone. It also comes with obligations: an annual filing with the IRS and California, and the public accountability that goes with it. We will publish our first annual report after the 2026 year closes.