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Hellenic Womens Benevolent Association Inc

EIN 23-7105421 · Canton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 65 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE HELLENIC WOMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO SPONSOR AND OVERSEE THE HELLENIC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER; ENGAGE AND COMMIT ITSELF TO FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES WHICH SERVE TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS ENTRUSTED IN ITS CARE. THE MISSION OF THE HELLENIC NURSING HOME AND REHABILITATION CENTER IS TO PROVIDE RESIDENT FOCUSED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING RESTORATIVE, SKILLED NURSING CARE AND LONG TERM CARE WITHIN A SAFE, SECURE AND CARING INVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION WE AIM TO MAXIMIZE THE CAPABILITIES IN PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING FOR EACH RESIDENT ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$14.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
156
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$159,750, health administrator

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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 65 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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. $12.1 million spent. THE HELLENIC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER IS A 154-BED, NON-PROFIT, FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE HELLENIC WOMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. THE HELLENIC OFFERS BOTH PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS. HELLENIC'S GOAL IS PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS. THE NURSING HOME IS MANAGED BY MAMARY INC. LOCATED IN PEMBROKE, MA.

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 April 1971.

    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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