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Healing Action Network Inc

EIN 45-4398011 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEALING ACTION IS COMMITTED TO COMBATTING COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION THROUGH A MULTI-SYSTEM APPROACH OF CREATING AWARENESS BY SHARING OUR EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH, AND HOPE WITH OTHERS, ADVOCACY WITH AND BEHALF OF SURVIVORS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO EMPOWER

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
45
Volunteers
70

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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $944,324 spent. HOLISTIC SAFETY INVOLVES MUTUAL EMPATHY AND INCREASED SAFE COPING IN RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING, BEHAVIOR, AND EMOTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ACCESSES METHODOLOGIES FROM THE WORLDS OF ARTS, EXERCISE, MEDITATION, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, AND INFORMAL EDUCATION. CLIENT-CENTERED SERVICES FOCUS ON CONNECTING THE MIND AND BODY TO EMPOWER CLIENTS TO RECOVER THROUGH THE INTENSIVE WORK OF HEALING FROM TRAUMA, PROVIDING LIFELONG TOOLS AND OPTIONS THAT ARE HEALTHY AND CONSTRUCTIVE. HOLISTIC SAFETY INCLUDES PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, SERVICE MANAGEMENT, DROP-IN SERVICES, GROUP COMMUNITY OUTINGS, AND TRAUMA THERAPY.
  2. $222,821 spent. COALITION AGAINST TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION (CATE) - THE PURPOSE OF CATE IS TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS BUILDING A COMMUNITY MOVEMENT TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, PUBLIC POLICY, EDUCATION, AND DIRECT OUTREACH STRATEGIES. CATE ENVISIONS A UNITED FORM OF ANTI-TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICE DELIVERY TO SURVIVORS AND STANDARDIZED EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TO THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA.
  3. $199,855 spent. RECOVERY ENVIRONMENT FOR A NEW TRANSITION (RENT)- MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF MONTHLY RENT PAYMENTS AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND THE SUPPORT OF HOME VISITS TO ASSIST WITH MAKING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS INTO INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIVING.

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 November 2014.

    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.

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