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Anns Place Inc

EIN 22-3181832 · Danbury, CT

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

Anns Place mission is to provide comfort, support and resources to people living with cancer and to their loved ones, helping to create a unique pathway through cancer to improve their quality of life. All services are offered free of charge. Anns Place provides professional family and individual counseling, childrens therapy and over 30 different support groups focusing on specific areas of concern for cancer patients and caregivers. In addition, the organization offers an extensive range of wellness programs such as movement classes, grief yoga, creative arts expression, horticulture therapy and more. Staff are actively involved in community outreach and education as well as regularly inviting speakers in to address issues of client interest, advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and wellness education. All programs are designed to strengthen and sustain our families and make sure no one faces cancer alone.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
18
Volunteers
801
Highest pay
$168,676, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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, 2025, 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. $878,541 spent. CLIENT SERVICES - Anns Place professional counselors walk with clients on their cancer journey. Steps along the way can vary from anxiety about testing to acute life-threatening illness or serious chronic conditions. Our staff connects our clients AND THEIR LOVED ONES to the support group, resources, wellness activities and information that is right for them. Research shows how important it is to not just address the medical or biological side of cancer, but also the psychological, social, financial and spiritual aspects as well. Examples of what we provide include:*Support groups for those with cancer as well as family members and loved ones*Individual, couples and family counseling*Nutrition and healthy cooking classes*CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS-Therapy & Family ACTIVITIES*Horticultural Therapy, meditative garden AND LABYRINTH*Information sharing through our library and referrals to other helpful resources*Community education presentations open to anyone interested in learning more about cancer-related issues*Healthy movement including Yoga, Tai Chi and Healthy Steps*Art classes*Reiki *MINDFULLNESS MEDITATION*ACUPUNCTURE*MIND-BODY MEDICINE PROGRAMS*MEANING CENTERED PSYCHOTHERAPYGroups and activities are led by licensed clinical social workers, OTHER master level MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, DOCTORS and wellness instructors with experience in working with cancer survivors.
  2. $376,214 spent. OUTREACH & EDUCATION - Anns Place offers outreach and education in a variety of ways. Members of our staff as well as volunteers go into the community to speak about cancer and the support we provide at Anns Place. We speak and present at health fairs, churches, area hospitals/cancer centers, senior centers and many health related organizations. Staff members HAVE presentED professionally at the National Association of Social Workers' CT Statewide Conference as well as the National Association of Oncology Social Work Conference. OnLINE we offer educational programs AND invite speakers on a number of topics. We strive to educate our clients and the community at large about the field of cancer and work to raise awareness about our services as well as how to live a full and informed life when dealing with cancer. Outreach includes our participation in the Community Cancer Collaborative in Danbury, where we work closely with the Danbury Hospital Praxair Cancer Center as well as the American Cancer Society. We also participate state wide through Board membership in the CT Social Work Oncology Group.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 November 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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