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The Herren Project

EIN 80-0748314 · Portsmouth, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HERREN PROJECT HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIVES BY PREVENTING SUBSTANCE MISUSE, CELEBRATING RECOVERY, AND CREATING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
19
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$83,233, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 July 31, 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 (3)
  1. $769,617 spent. THE HERREN PROJECT PROVIDES TREATMENT NAVIGATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE TREATMENT OPTIONS, FACILITATES PLACEMENT IN QUALIFIED RECOVERY PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDES ONGOING RECOVERY COACHING AND SUPPORT. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH RECOVERY HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. THE PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM RECOVERY OUTCOMES.
  2. $407,469 spent. THE HERREN PROJECT DELIVERS PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE YOUTH, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE RISKS OF SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND PREVENTION RESOURCES THAT INCREASE AWARENESS AND REDUCE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH ADDICTION. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
  3. $67,739 spent. THE HERREN PROJECT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TEAM HERREN PROJECT. THIS PROGRAM BUILDS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF RECOVERY ADVOCATES WHO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS, REDUCE STIGMA, AND PROMOTE RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ENCOURAGES HEALTHY LIVING, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 July 2025.

    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 June 2012.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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