Healing Arts Project Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide artist opportunities to persons in mental health and substance abuse recovery
- Income
- $242,845
- Spending
- $239,461
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 75%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $51,820, executive director
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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
0 of 10Did not give 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.
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 (4)
- $120,658 spent. It was an exceptional year for HAPI as we achieved significant milestones under the grant. We conducted art classes at 22 different sites, both virtually and in person, totaling 275 classes and 598 participants. Additionally, we supported 115 independent artists on our artist support list, all of whom are underserved Tennesseans recovering from mental health and substance use disorders. HAPI also facilitated 212 classes at four separate sites, engaging a total of 680 artists. We collaborated on three beautiful murals with the help of art participants in the Middle Tennessee region. Since COVID-19, our numbers have decreased in some centers, so we are strategically considering either combining sites with low attendance or reaching out to agencies with individuals on the waiting list who could benefit from HAPI services. We are actively seeking new venues to exhibit art and successfully showcased 198 original art pieces created by 144 artists this year. Overall, HAPI operated at 23 sites, taught 275 art classes, and engaged 719 unduplicated artists, incorporating participation from art classes, independent artists, and those featured in our exhibits. We were also fortunate to receive contributions from several out-of-state corporate organizations looking to give back.
- $35,100 spent. The HAPI programs and exhibitions were created to support artists and showcase their work across Tennessee. The staff curated, installed, managed, and promoted the exhibitions, which were viewed by over 3000 people.
- $17,500 spent. Outreach, HAPI staff were engaged with the community through various means. Attending art shows, health festivals, conferences etc.
- $7,661 spent. Administrative providers that support HAPI
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 May 2004.
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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