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The Well Project Inc a Not for Profit Corporation

EIN 26-0073030 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Well Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic through a unique and comprehensive focus on women and girls across the gender spectrum.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
82
Highest pay
$148,400, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $1.2 million spent. 2024 Accomplishments In addition to disseminating our educational resources through our website (reaching ~1.1 million users in 2024), we disseminate our education/information via in-person/virtual conferences, newsletters, printed materials, and online webinars/livestreams (which also continue to accrue views on Facebook and YouTube).- Reviewed, updated, and disseminated 112 English fact sheets, 51 Spanish fact sheets, 33 English slide sets and 22 Spanish slide sets- Developed 6 new fact sheets (4 of them launching simultaneously in English and Spanish):- What Health Screenings Can Help Me Age Positively? (Women Like Us: Aging Positively)- US Immigration and HIV: The Basics - Immigration to the US, Women, and HIV: Facts and Resources- Mental and Behavioral Health, Women, and HIV (SHE/HER/THEY) (WRI 2023 related output)- Black Women, Racism, and HIV in the US (SHE/HER/THEY) (WRI 2023 related output)- Collected Resources by and for Black Women Living with HIV (SHE/HER/THEY) (WRI 2023 related output)- Developed new educational resources for healthcare providers Providing for Women's Well-Being: A Sexual Health Conversation Guide for Clinicians to integrate HIV prevention into womens wellness including infographics and a conversation guide. (SHE/HER/THEY)- Attended, presented, and/or exhibited at 10 conferences - CROI 2024: Bridgette Picou attended the conference in person and published two recaps of conference presentations; Olivia G. Ford attended virtually and contributed one recap - International Workshop on HIV & Women 2024: Ciarra Covin and CAB member Kim Canady attended the conference in person and presented the poster Flourishing With HIV: A Roadmap for Women and Girls and disseminated The Well Project materials at table: Krista Martel also attended the conference (CityMatCH subcontract)- AIDSWatch 2024: Ciarra Covin and Olivia G. Ford and CAB member Heather OConnor attended the in-person conference and presented a session titled Updated Infant Feeding Recommendations for US Parents Living with HIV (BEEEBAH)- Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit: Bridgette Picou attended the in-person summit and pre-summit PrEP in Black America, where she assisted in one of the workshops during the pre-summit (SHE/HER/THEY)- Iris House Annual Women as the Face of AIDS Summit: CAB member Masonia Traylor, Ciarra Covin, Olivia G. Ford, and Krista Martel attended and disseminated printed materials at the conference- NIH HIV & Women Scientific Workshop: Centering the Health of Women in HIV Research: Ciarra Covin spoke on a panel at this virtual Community Perspective session Pregnancy and Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding (BEEEBAH)- SYNChronicity 2024: The 10th Annual National Conference for HIV, HCV, STIs, Harm Reduction, and LGBTQ Health (SYNC 2024): Olivia G. Ford attended in person, distributed print materials, and was a co-presenter for Unveiling HIV: Challenging Assumptions on Molecular Surveillance and Criminalization (BEEEBAH)- CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference September 2024: Ciarra Covin attended in person with CAB members Kim Canady and Masonia Traylor and presented Intersections of Being a Black Mother, Advocate, and Person Living with HIV for the plenary as well and distributed materials to attendees (SHE/HER/THEY)- 2024 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment: Ciarra Covin and Olivia G. Ford attended in person, distributed materials, and presented The Well Projects poster Updated Infant Feeding Recommendations for US Parents Living with HIV: Empowering Patient/Provider Partnership & Communication (BEEEBAH)- The SHE Is Womens Conference: Bridgette Picou facilitated this in-person convening, presented as a speaker, and distributed relevant resources for women living with HIV - Published 29 articles to the News/Press/Events section of our website on program events, statements and articles featuring The Well Project team/CAB, a few highlights include: - Ashley's Story - An Informed Journey Toward Breastfeeding (HIV.gov) - The Unexpected HIV Advocates (POZ) (Unexpected documentary) - Patient Perspective by Ciarra Covin Published in the Journal HIV Research and Clinical Practice, Parenting with HIV: a patients view on updated infant feeding guidelines in the US (BEEEBAH) - The Well Project Welcomes Pediatric Guideline Updates on Infant Feeding and HIV in the US (BEEEBAH) - Developed and disseminated 3 (some also outlined in Advocacy and Leadership below): - Unpacking the Latest in HIV Research and Community Engagement: An Overview from CROI 2024 - Understanding Breast Milk Through an HIV Lens: A Recap from CROI 2024 (BEEEBAH) - The Well Project on the Road! Spring 2024 Conference Highlights - Disseminated educational resources and information to subscribers through: - Monthly curated newsletters to ~14,000 (includes featured content, highlights, events, featured blogs, etc.) - Weekly updates in English to ~10,000 (includes links to new/updated fact sheets, blogs, news/events on website) - Monthly updates in Spanish to ~6,500 (includes links to new/updated Spanish fact sheets and blogs) - Disseminated ~20,000 educational pamphlets in English and Spanish at national conferences and via mail (through our online ordering system) including: - Get the Facts: Breast/Chestfeeding and HIV (BEEEBAH) - Get the Facts: Sexual Pleasure and HIV (SHE/HER/THEY) - Get the Facts: Reproductive Health and HIV (SHE/HER/THEY) - Get the Facts: Aging Positively with HIV (Women Like Us: Aging Positively) - Conducted website updates/improvements to enhance education dissemination/reach: - Completed major development updates/migration to website platform to ensure optimal functionality and accessibility through SEO searches - Revised site navigation menu, including adding What We Do and Our Programs as well as created improved search functionality to website - Created improved website notification system to increase engagement and foster community - Completed audit of images on site to ensure inclusivi

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 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 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 2004.

    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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