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Genetic Health Foundation Inc

EIN 46-1016673 · Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide up-to-date, objective information to patients and the healthcare community, support those in need of genetic services, and facilitate the adoption of best practices through advocacy, education and direct patient care.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
23
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$113,108, dir. of clinical

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.1 million spent. We provide genetic counseling services for patients connecting directly with the organization as well as patients seen at contracted partner sites through multiple service delivery models. Specifically, we provide direct education and counseling on genetic conditions, inheritance patterns, genetic testing options, and genetic testing results. Our genetic counseling services allow for accurate genetic diagnoses, more cost-effective and beneficial medical care, and improved quality of life and long-term health outcomes. We serve thousands of patients annually across a variety of specialties and indications, including prenatal, oncology, cardiology, neurology, and general genetics. In addition, we provide financial aid to cover or subsidize genetic counseling visits for those who qualify in order to reduce barriers to care.
  2. $166,912 spent. Expanded educational resources with updates to our website and patient library. We create up-to-date and evidence-based educational resources for patients and providers in both print and digital formats. We translate resources into other languages and publish resources to our website for free access worldwide. We disseminate resources through direct clinic/provider contact as well as general public social media outreach. Patient resources help families and communities learn about genetic conditions and inheritance patterns, connect with genetic services, understand genetic test results, and make informed genetic healthcare decisions. Provider resources help healthcare providers identify patients who may benefit from genetic evaluation and stay up-to-date on medical genetic guidelines.
  3. $78,283 spent. We increase knowledge of and access to genetic services through educational outreach at community, statewide, national and international events. We conduct community outreach to better understand unmet needs and barriers to care, and address gaps through resource development and financial solutions to improve community access to genetic services. We offer educational opportunities and serve as a resource for non-genetics providers. We advocate for patients at the individual and systems-level as well as for the genetic counseling profession through presentations, publications, interviews, social media, newsletters, and blog articles.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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