Hand Therapy Certification Commission Inc
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What it says it does
The mission of Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc. is to support a high level of competence in hand therapy practice and to advance the specialty through a formal credentialing process. The Hand Therapy Certification Commission envisions a time when every qualified therapist who treats hand and upper limb patients will become a Certified Hand Therapist.
- Income
- $900,943
- Spending
- $987,928
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $30,000, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- The purposes of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission credentialing program are to:1. Serve the public and hand therapy community by maintaining high standards in the practice of hand therapy.2. Enhance the quality of patient care.3. Recognize occupational therapists and physical therapists who have achieved an advanced level of professional knowledge and clinical skill.4. Encourage participation in continuing education and professional development.The fundamental goal of HTCCs credentialing program is to provide an objective standard of competency against which to measure the performance of a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) practitioner. HTCC establishes the standards for hand therapy practice by conducting empirical practice analysis studies every five to seven years to delineate the role of a hand therapist.HTCC ensures that the hand therapy profession is defined accurately and provides a meaningful way to communicate effectively with practitioners, educators, the professional community, and the public. HTCC conducts formal practice analysis / role delineation studies to determine that the professional knowledge and skills assessed in its hand therapy credentialing program are, in fact, limited to those required for competent performance of hand therapy. The routine assessment and review of current practice standards identify reliable indicators of competence in hand therapy practice and creates a valid and defensible empirical foundation for the Hand Therapy Certification Examination (HTCE) and the CHT recertification process.HTCC provides assurance that the CHT meets the high standards for the credential through a two-step process of certification and recertification.Certification is the first step in the process, setting rigorous educational and professional experience eligibility requisites followed by the successful completion of a comprehensive examination of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper limb rehabilitation.Recertification ensures that the CHT maintains clinical competence after initial certification. It is the personal responsibility of each CHT to maintain the credential by demonstrating current knowledge and skills. Each CHT must re-certify every five years by attesting to continued competency obtained through practice and participating in ongoing professional development.The HTCC credentialing program validates an individuals knowledge, skills, and abilities in the hand therapy profession. It provides a mechanism for patients, medical professionals, employers, and other stakeholders to identify individuals with the competencies needed to perform hand therapy. The CHT credentialing program therefore serves the public interest by reducing risk and enhancing consumer protection and public safety. There are 7,849 CHTs worldwide.HTCC provides resources to support the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) as well as the CHT candidate including mentoring, self-assessment, career development, continuing education, marketing and advocacy.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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