Wellness House
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WELLNESS HOUSE ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER THRIVE. OFFERED AT NO COST, AND AS A COMPLEMENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT, OUR PROGRAMS EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS SO THEY WILL IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
- Income
- $4.6 million
- Spending
- $4.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 68%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $202,985, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1568% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2524 of 24 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $1.0 million spent. Exercise and Nutrition - Wellness House provides an exercise program that offers a wide range of physical activity options for cancer patients at all stages of survival and specializes in addressing the ever changing and individualized needs of participants. The nutrition program at Wellness House provides valuable information through classes and individual consultations which include nutritional education and provide suggestions regarding cancer - fighting foods that can be added to one's diet as well as foods to remove from one's diet. Individuals have made 24965 visits to our exercise and nutrition programs during the year. Programs are provided in-person and online.
- $730,654 spent. Support Groups and Counseling - social support leads to decreased depression and improved health outcomes to people affected by cancer. Monthly and weekly groups at Wellness House provide opportunities to connect with other people who are also living life with cancer. All groups are professionally facilitated by trained experts in psychosocial oncology. Individuals have made 8666 visits to support and networking programs during the year. Programs are provided in-person and online.
- $677,538 spent. Information and Education - access to education and cancer specific information promotes self-care and decreases treatment symptoms, allowing patients to better comply with their treatment. Wellness House facilitates educational workshops, led by experts in the field, to teach participants new information for coping with cancer. Individuals have made 8654 visits to our educational programs during the year. Programs are provided in-person and online.
- $278,214 spent. Child & Family Programs
- $254,586 spent. Stress Management
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 1993.
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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