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Hirsch Wellness Network

EIN 27-0244419 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HIRSCH WELLNESS SUPPORTS THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CANCER SURVIVORS, PATIENTS IN TREATMENT, AND CAREGIVERS BY PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC ARTS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE THE POWER OF SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-HEALING TO CULTIVATE STRENGTH, RENEW SPIRIT, AND FOSTER HOPE.

Income
$312,746
Spending
$295,699
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
2
Volunteers
70

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $66,294 spent. PROVIDING CREATIVE ARTS AND WELLNESS CLASSES FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND CAREGIVERS, ALL AT NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS
  2. $79,239 spent. WORK IN ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH CONE HEALTH AT MULTIPLE CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS
  3. $4,519 spent. CREATING AND STAFFING THE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH CONE HEALTH AND UNCG AS A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR CREATIVE ARTS INSTRUCTORS IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
  4. $90,959 spent. CONDUCT AND PROVIDE OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO OTHER SERVICE AND ARTIST GROUPS IN THE TRIAD
  5. CONDUCT AND PROVIDE OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO OTHER SERVICE AND ARTIST GROUPS IN THE TRIAD

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 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 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 September 2009.

    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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