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Histiocytosis Association Inc

EIN 22-2827069 · Pitman, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HISTIOCYTOSIS ASSOCIATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT HISTIOCYTIC DISORDERS, PROVIDING EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND FUNDING RESEARCH LEADING TO BETTER TREATMENTS AND A CURE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$105,079, executive director

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $500,883 spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: THE HISTIOCYTOSIS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS TO THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR ONLINE PRESENCE AT WWW.HISTIO.ORG, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, PRINTED MATERIALS AND ECOMMUNICATIONS. WE PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WITH OUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS PROGRAM, SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY, TELEPHONE-BASED HELPLINE AND HISTIO WARRIORS DIRECTORY WHICH CONNECTS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN A PRIVATE AND SECURE SETTING. THROUGH OUR PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY, PATIENTS AND DOCTORS ALIKE CAN FIND EXPERIENCED PHYSICIANS IN THEIR AREA. WE ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS WITH HISTIOCYTIC DISORDERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PARTICULARLY DURING SEPTEMBER HISTIOCYTOSIS AWARENESS MONTH, TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS ABOUT THESE RARE DISORDERS.
  2. $618,724 spent. RESEARCH INITIATIVES: WE FUND THE VERY BEST BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED WORLDWIDE AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE EVALUATION PROCESS; THE RESULTS OF THIS FUNDING CONTINUE TO PAVE THE PATH TO A CURE. WE FUND CLINICAL STUDIES THAT RESULT IN IDENTIFYING THE BEST POSSIBLE TREATMENTS FOR HISTIOCYTIC DISORDERS; THIS PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AID TO PATIENTS BATTLING THESE DISEASES. AND WE DIRECTLY FACILITATE RESEARCH BY MANAGING THE HISTIOCYTE SOCIETY, THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATION SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO THE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF HISTIOCYTIC DISORDERS; THIS UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP PROVIDES US WITH UNPARALLELED ACCESS TO THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND INFORMATION IN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY, FROM WHICH ALL PATIENTS CAN BENEFIT.

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 May 1988.

    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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