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Snow Approach Foundation Inc

EIN 88-2816398 · Hillsborough, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

We exist to inspire hope, save lives, and improve quality of life for people living with brain changes caused by dementia or another brain condition and the community as a whole.

Income
$304,863
Spending
$257,524
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$143,101, board chair

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 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $113,779 spent. Engagement - We have conducted over 100 complimentary Brain Connection Cafes over the past year, serving between 15 and 90 people per session average of 20 on Mondays and 45 on Fridays, depending on the week and session. We have conducted over 35 additional complimentary special programs within the Hillsborough County regional area to heighten community awareness of brain change and opportunities for families and people living with dementia to engage in community life and activities. Community members have used the space to offer Art classes, music sessions, death cafes, church programs, teen events, line dancing, improve classes, and more. Neuronation offered free PT classes over 12 Fridays following the Brain Cafe. Teepa offered 50 Care Partner Education Sessions on Fridays 11-12p. We have served on multiple boards and committees to engage with the community of change. See Schedule O for more specifics.
  2. $55,618 spent. Trainings - We have offered 60 complimentary knowledge and skill sessions for families, individuals, or organizations at the SAF Hillsborough location or at their preferred location. We have enhanced Positive Approach to Care Certifications by holding them onsite and inviting in local teachers both living with brain change and their partners to support education and practice. This work has engaged national and international visitors through 16 Certification Courses held at SAF and 10 full-day Skills Trainings. We have provided training for Orange County EMS, Duke and UNC Nursing programs, financial advisors, and more. We are beginning to use videos to expand training beyond the in-person people so that this work can benefit the global community.
  3. $55,155 spent. Consults - We have conducted over 250 complimentary consults over the course of the year. They include consults for individuals, family members, teams of care supporters, and professionals providing support to participants in SAF programs.

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 August 2022.

    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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