Surviveher
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SurviveHERs mission is to inform, inspire, and empower a community of breast cancer survivors and women. We aim to optimize the breast health outcomes and reduce the social determinants of health.
- Income
- $336,880
- Spending
- $323,400
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $72,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 50% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 66% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)
- $200,588 spent. SurviveHERs EDUCATION program provided year-round breast health education and community outreach to increase awareness, promote early detection, and support survivorship.During 2025, the organization hosted and participated in 12 educational and outreach events that delivered culturally relevant education on breast cancer prevention, early detection, navigating diagnosis, and survivorship, while connecting women with critical health resources and support systems.Through its outreach efforts, SurviveHER served ~2,250 individuals, primarily from underserved communities, helping to advance health equity and encourage proactive health behaviors.
- $43,069 spent. The WELLNESS program promoted holistic well-being by addressing the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of women across the breast health continuum.During 2025, the organization hosted wellness-focused initiatives, and a Mental Health Awareness Mixer. These culturally responsive programs provided a safe spaces for participants to engage in mindfulness, movement, stress reduction designed to improve overall well-being and resilience.
- $38,536 spent. SurviveHERs ACCESS program(formaly SupportHER) expanded access to breast health services and financial support for uninsured and underinsured women. Specifically providing emotional, financial, and practical support to breast cancer treatment. Aiming to reduce stress and create a sense of dignity, comfort, and community during a vulnerable time. In 2025. SurviveHER provided ~$19,000 in direct financial assistance, 108 mammograms and diagnostic screenings, facilitated 34 non-invasive Bexa breast exams and distributed 75 care packages to women undergoing chemotherapy
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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