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The Hap Foundation Inc

EIN 36-3820916 · Oakbrook Ter, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HAP FOUNDATION IS IMPROVING CARE FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL AND THEIR FAMILIES BY LEADING THE WAY WITH RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, AND INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITY HAVE THE CARE THEY NEED.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
29
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$361,687, president

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (8)
  1. $649,832 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SPECIALIZED COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES RESPECTING THE CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THESE INCLUDE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND FOR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES.
  2. $662,860 spent. Pediatric palliative care and grief support - provides support for families of seriously ill children by connecting them to resources to access care and grief support. This program also provides clinical education surrounding pediatric palliative care and bereavement. These funds were also used to assist in our children's camps and to provide support for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
  3. $91,948 spent. Palliative Education, Institute and Fellowships - Supports educational activities, including palliative medicine education, training and fellowships provided in collaboration with teaching hospitals.
  4. $72,354 spent. Research
  5. $320,790 spent. Association Management & Consulting
  6. $527,591 spent. All Other
  7. All other - these grants were made in support of various other activities in support of the mission of the HAP Foundation, including those designated by donors of the Foundation.
  8. Research - HAP is committed to strengthening evidence-based research around serious illness to improve care, support advocacy efforts and increase access to care for all people. We seek to contribute to the body of literature that creates change with a focus on advocacy, workforce development, education and access.

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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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