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Sharing Network Foundation Inc

EIN 20-2737719 · New Providnce, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO (1) SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DONATION OF ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANTATION, THERAPY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, (2) FOSTER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND (3) FOSTER PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ALSO FORMED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF AND SUPPORT THE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK, INC.; AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3). IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, THE ORGANIZATION WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK OR TO OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK, BASED ON REQUESTS OF NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION WILL SEEK OUT AND MAKE GRANTS TO INTERNAL R

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
48.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$704,700, president & ceo

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (1)
  1. $866,518 spent. EXPENSES INCURRED IN CARRYING OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE WHICH IS TO (1) SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DONATION OF ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANTATION, THERAPY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, (2) FOSTER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND (3) FOSTER PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ALSO FORMED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF AND SUPPORT THE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK, INC.; AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3). IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, THE ORGANIZATION WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK OR TO OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK, BASED ON REQUESTS OF NJ ORGAN AND TISSUE SHARING NETWORK. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION WILL SEEK OUT AND MAKE GRANTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3) AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THESE GRANTS ARE INTENDED TO REWARD THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE CREATING OR OPERATING PROGRAMS THAT BEST PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION EFFORTS AND TO INDIRECTLY PROVIDE THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WITH PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THEIR EFFORTS AND SUCCESS. FINALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO CONSIDER GRANTS TO LOCAL GROUPS WHO SUPPORT ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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