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Sharsheret Inc

EIN 13-4198529 · Teaneck, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Sharsheret Inc, a Jewish not-for-profit organization, provides personalized support, lifesaving education, financial assistance and genetic counseling to empower those faced with or at increased genetic risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
31.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
59
Volunteers
5,000
Highest pay
$450,005, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $3.4 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O
  2. $2.8 million spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: HEALTH CARE SYMPOSIA PRESENTED THROUGH TELECONFERENCES, WEBINARS, AND LIVE EVENTS ADDRESSING ISSUES UNIQUE TO YOUNGER WOMEN AND WOMEN FACING BREAST CANCER AND OVARIAN CANCER. SHARSHERET ON CAMPUS, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EVENT AND PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. SHARSHERET EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE BOOKLET SERIES, FEATURING EIGHT CULTURALLY RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS FOR JEWISH WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: NATIONAL PEER SUPPORT NETWORK - CONNECTING WOMEN NEWLY DIAGNOSED OR AT HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING BREAST CANCER OR OVARIAN CANCER ONE-ON-ONE WITH OTHERS WHO SHARE SIMILAR DIAGNOSES AND EXPERIENCES. EMBRACE - SUPPORTING WOMEN LIVING WITH ADVANCED BREAST CANCER OR RECURRENT OVARIAN CANCER, FEATURING MONTHLY TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUPS AND A MONTHLY TELECONFERENCE SERIES FEATURING MEDICAL EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS. GENETICS FOR LIFE - ADDRESSING HEREDITARY BREAST CANCER AND OVARIAN CANCER, FEATURING A CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY TELECONFERENCE CALLS WITH SHARSHERET'S STAFF COUNSELORS. BUSY BOX FOR PARENTS FACING BREAST CANCER OR OVARIAN CANCER, FEATURING VITAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP PARENTS GUIDE THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH THE CANCER JOURNEY AND A STARTER KIT OF GAMES AND ACTIVITIES TO KEEP CHILDREN OCCUPIED WHILE THEIR MOMS ARE AT THE DOCTOR OR RESTING AFTER TREATMENT. BEST FACE FORWARD 2.0 PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUBSIDIES FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS FOR NON-MEDICAL SERVICES THAT ARE CRITICAL TO A WOMAN'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND BODY IMAGE. FAMILY FOCUS - PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. OVARIAN CANCER PROGRAM-PROVIDING TAILORED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES FACING OVARIAN CANCER. SHARSHERET SUPPORTS - DEVELOPING LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS AND CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THRIVING AGAIN - PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND SURVIVORSHIP CARE PLANS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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