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Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation

EIN 31-1527065 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION HELPS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY HEMOPHILIA, VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE, AND OTHER BLEEDING DISORDERS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$176,072
Spending
$173,955
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
22.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
2
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$47,632, executive director

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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $60,027 spent. IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY HEMOPHILIA, VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE, AND OTHER BLEEDING DISORDERS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY
  2. $57,422 spent. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING WITH REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS, A BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION, AN UPDATE AND ASK-THE-DOC FORUM FROM THE DAYTON CHILDREN'S HEMOPHILIA TREATMENT CENTER PHYSICIAN. WE SERVED OVER 115 INDIVIDUALS AT THIS EVENT. THIS MEETING ALSO RECOGNIZES OUR EVENT VOLUNTEERS (TOTAL 22 IN 2025). IN THE SUMMER, WE PRESENTED OUR ANNUAL FAMILY FEST AT A DOWNTOWN DAYTON EVENT VENUE WITH INCREASED FAMILY PARTICIPATION. THIS IS A FAMILY-CENTERED WEEKEND FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS AND FAMILY ACTIVITES. WE SERVED 26 FAMILIES (OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS) AT THIS EVENT. FALL OUTING IS A PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES NETWORKING, COMMUNICATION AND CONNECTION IN CONTEXT OF FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES. WE SERVED 35 FAMILIES (OVER 220 INDIVIDUALS) AT THIS EVENT, PROVIDING UPDATES ON RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN CARE AND TREATMENT OF BLEEDING DISORDERS, AS WELL AS NEW THERAPIES / RESOURCES. IN THE FALL, WE ALSO PRESENTED A ONE-DAY WOMEN'S WORKSHOP TO PROVIDE A FUN, RELAXED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY AND REINFORCE THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE AND FRIENDSHIPS AMONG OVER 40 WOMEN PATIENTS / CAREGIVERS WHO ATTENDED. LASTLY IN 2025, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DAYTON CHILDREN'S HTC, WE SENT A SPECIAL MAILING TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM WAS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT SWOHF PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATED WITH THE HTC TO PROVIDE PERIOD PACKS (FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS) FOR YOUNG FEMALE PATIENTS. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS THOSE INDIVIDUALS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITH A BLEEDING DISORDER DIAGNOSIS.
  3. $3,558 spent. NEWSLETTER - SWOHF PROVIDES RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE BLOOD DISORDER COMMUNITY, DONORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES, TREATMENT ADVANCES AND CURRENT EVENTS, LEGISLATION AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

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 June 1997.

    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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