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Healing Racism Institute of the Pioneer Valley Inc

EIN 84-4944655 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HEALING RACISM INSTITUTE OF PIONEER VALLEY, INC IS TO BUILD RACISM-FREE COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS GUIDED BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THAT FACILITATING A SUSTAINED PROCESS OF UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS GUIDED BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THAT FACILITATING A SUSTAINED PROCESS OF UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT CAUSES AND IMPACT OF RACISM CAN SERVE AS A CATALYST TO OVERCOME THE HISTORIC AND ONGOING IMPACT OF RACISM ON OUR SOCIETY.

Income
$118,397
Spending
$253,501
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
2
Volunteers
13

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 114% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $145,750 spent. THE INSTITUTE'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM IS ITS TWO-DAY HEALING RACISM SESSIONS, WHICH PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE RACISM ON OUR NATION AND COMMUNITY IN A PROCESS THAT IS ENGAGING AND TRANSFORMATIVE. IMPACT OF RACISM CAN SERVE AS A CATALYST TO OVERCOME THE HISTORIC AND ONGOING IMPACT OF RACISM ON OUR SOCIETY. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE TOOLS, STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO FOSTER INCLUSIVITY, RESPECT AND RESILIENCE IN AN EFFORT TO BUILD A HARMONIOUS AND VIBRANT REGION THAT PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 July 2021.

    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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