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Her Story Inc

EIN 81-1009951 · Xenia, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT HER STORY, INC., WE VIEW OUR WORK AS MUCH MORE THAN "JUST A JOB." WE BELIEVE WE ARE MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH THE EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES WE CREATE. OUR WORK IS NOT SIMPLY A MEANS TO AN END. IT IS A PRIMARY VEHICLE BY WHICH WE SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS AND THE WORLD.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
41
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$37,692, past executive director

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 128% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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 (3)
  1. $643,510 spent. RECOVERY BEGINNINGS BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN HOMELESSNESS AND INPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES BY USING THE BEST EVIDENCE BASED-PRACTICES ON QUALITY CARE, TRAUMA-INFORMED ASSESSMENTS & HOLISTIC SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATES THE RATE OF WOMEN RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR THEIR DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL ADDICTION BY PROVIDING 24/7 SUPERVISION, CASE MANAGEMENT, DETOX ASSISTANCE, A WARM BED, MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND MORE. RECOVERY BEGINNINGS IS NOT A TREATMENT CENTER, BUT A FIRST STEP TOWARDS LONG-TERM RECOVERY.
  2. $268,128 spent. RECOVERY HEALING (SAFE HARBOR AND HER STORY) IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF DELIVERING EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT ALONG THE CONTINUUM OF CARE. SINCE MERGING TO BETTER SERVE WOMEN, THIS 3-6 MONTH PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE, ONGOING TREATMENT THAT INTEGRATES TRAUMA-FOCUSED, FAITH-DRIVEN CARE, HELPING THEM TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND BEGIN THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM REQUIRES INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, AS OUR FOCUS IS ON PROVIDING SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR WOMEN FACING THESE CHALLENGES.
  3. $160,877 spent. "RECOVERY CONNECTIONS IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE COMMITTED TO HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE STORIES OF FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AFFECTED BY ADDICTION. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER HEALING WITHIN RELATIONSHIPS AND PROMOTE RENEWAL OF THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES ALL OF OUR OUTPATIENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF STRENGTHENING THE SUPPORT NETWORK FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. RECOVERY CONNECTIONS WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE BOTH INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE VIRTUAL INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING, RESILIENCE, AND SUPPORT. "

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 June 2016.

    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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