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A Time to Heal

EIN 27-0297726 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SO THAT CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MAY CREATE THEIR BEST LIVES, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT. OUR VALUES ARE: COMPASSION FOR ALL TOUCHED BY CANCER DEEP RESPECT FOR EVERY PERSON'S POTENTIAL FOR WELLNESS COMMITMENT TO PROVEN STRATEGIES COLLABORATION WITH THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY

Income
$703,449
Spending
$492,124
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
5
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$123,252, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 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 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 75% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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, 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 (4)
  1. $149,061 spent. A TIME TO HEAL CANCER FOUNDATION HELPS CANCER PATIENTS MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM TREATMENT TO RECOVERY WITH FREE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES SURVIVORS OFTEN FACE. WE OFFER EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS WITH 10 YEARS OF DATA PROVING EFFECTIVENESS, WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE, RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATION AND CARING SUPPORT FOR ANY ADULTS WITH ANY TYPE OF CANCER, AT ANY STAGE - NO MATTER WHERE THEY RECEIVED THEIR TREATMENT. SURVIVORS LEARN TO NAVIGATE SIDE EFFECTS AND WAYS TO BECOME AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE. CAREGIVERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. BEST OF ALL, SURVIVORS CONNECT WITH OTHER SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR JOURNEY, IN A SMALL AND CONFIDENTIAL GROUP SETTING.
  2. $63,422 spent. BRAIN FOG: TREATMENT CAN LEAVE CANCER SURVIVORS FEELING LIKE THEY ARE IN A MENTAL "FOG". SPECIALISTS CALL IT "CHEMO BRAIN OR "BRAIN FOG." FOR SOME, IT'S A NUISANCE, BUT FOR OTHERS IT CAN BE INCAPACITATING. NEARLY THREE OF EVERY FOUR CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCE BRAIN FOG. PATIENTS DESCRIBE A FRUSTRATING LOSS OF CLARITY THAT CAN BE LIFE-ALTERING. THE TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES TAUGHT IN OUR BRAIN FOG PROGRAM HELP RESHAPE THE BRAIN TO FUNCTION AT A MAXIMUM CAPACITY. THIS SESSION IS TAUGHT IN AN INFORMATIVE, FUN, AND INTERACTIVE WAY THAT IMPROVES THINKING, FEELING, AND FUNCTIONING.
  3. $53,933 spent. CREATE YOUR BEST LIFE: THE CREATE YOUR BEST LIFE SERIES OF LIVE, VIRTUAL EVENTS WAS LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CANCER SURVIVORS. EXPERTS PRESENT IN-DEPTH TOPICS IMPORTANT TO SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS AND ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS. THANKS TO ZOOM TECHNOLOGY, WE ARE ABLE TO SCHEDULE MONTHLY EVENTS SURVIVORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES. IN ADDITION, EACH SESSION IS VIDEOTAPED AND AVAILABLE AFTER THE EVENT ON THE A TIME TO HEAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
  4. $86,231 spent. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ANDAFTER-CARE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS.

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 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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