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Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California

EIN 94-1638703 · Morgan Hill, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood87 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NORCALBDG IS A DONOR-SUPPORTED AND VOLUNTEER-RUN ORGANIZATION SERVING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH HEMOPHILIA AND RELATED BLEEDING DISORDERS AND IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES AND INCREASING THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGED BY THESE DISORDERS. SINCE 1959, HFNC HAS WORKED WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE: A NETWORK OF SUPPORT BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BLEEDING DISORDERS, DISORDER-RELATED EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

Income
$552,749
Spending
$545,029
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
16.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
2
Volunteers
30

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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (8)
  1. $201,727 spent. ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP-CAMP HEMOTION IS AN ANNUAL WEEKLONG RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP SERVING APPROXIMATELY 100 YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 7-20, LIVING WITH BLEEDING DISORDERS. FOR MANY YEARS, CAMP HEMOTION HAS SERVED AS NCBD'S PRIMARY WAY TO REACH YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO LEAD HEALTHY, VIBRANT AND, IMPORTANTLY, FULL LIVES.
  2. $134,818 spent. SPRING/WINTER FAMILY EDUCATIONAL GATHERINGS: THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS TWO ANNUAL GATHERINGS TO INCLUDE AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY GATHERING AND A SPRINGFEST ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO SHARE IN A DAY OF EDUCATION AND CONNECTION. THE GATHERINGS FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUALS WITH BLEEDING DISORDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. NCLB ACTUALLY HOSTS THREE HOLIDAY GATHERINGS IN THE CITIES OF OAKLAND, MODESTO AND FRESNO, CALIFORNIA.
  3. $42,259 spent. ANNUAL FAMILY CAMP-HOSTED BY THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION, FAMILY CAMP BRINGS TOGETHER APPROXIMATELY 40 FAMILIES EACH YEAR FOR A WEEKEND OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, FAMILY GAMES, A CAMPFIRE, A TALENT SHOW, YOGA, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND MORE. FAMILY CAMP PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER FAMILIES IN THE BLEEDING DISORDERS COMMUNITY, LEARN FROM EACH OTHER, AND PARTICIPATE IN FUN ACTIVITIES IN A HARMONIOUS AND RELAXING ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $23,765 spent. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: NCBD STRIVES TO PROVIDES RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE BLOOD DISORDER COMMUNITY, DONORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES, TREATMENT ADVANCES AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AS WELL AS CURRENT EVENTS AND LEGISLATIONS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THRU SPONSORING WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY, HOSTING EDUCATIONAL DINNERS, AND PUBLISHING A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER.
  5. $12,463 spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - NCBD PROVIDES CASH GRANTS ANNUALLY TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BLEEDING DISORDERS AND EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS. GRANTS RANGE BETWEEN $250 AND $500 AND COVER BASIC LIFE NECESSITIES SUCH AS RENT, FOOD AND UTILITIES.
  6. $11,951 spent. WOMEN'S/MEN'S GROUPS - DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE FACING THE SAME OR SIMILAR CHALLENGES RELATING TO BLEEDING DISORDERS THROUGH MEETINGS, ONLINE FORUMS,WEBINARS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  7. $6,048 spent. FAMILIA DE SANGRE (FDS) - AN EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM FOR OUR SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BLEEDING DISORDERS AND IS DESIGNED TO BRIDGE THE CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC GAPS THAT EXIST AMONG THE SPANISH SPEAKING BLEEDING DISORDERS COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL BLEEDING DISORDERS COMMUNITY.
  8. $607 spent. HEMOPHILIA COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA ADVOCACY SUMMIT - AN ADVOCACY SUMMIT FOR KEY STAKEHOLDERS (MEETING PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL MANUFACTURERS OF HEMOPHILIA CLOTTING FACTORS, NATIONAL SPECIALTY PHARMACY PROVIDERS, HEMOPHILIA TREATMENT CENTERS, PSI, PPTA AND NHF AND HFA). THE PURPOSES ARE:1) TO DISCUSS POLICY ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY, AND2) TO DEVELOP PRIORITIES FOR A PLAN OF ACTION.

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 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 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 December 2003.

    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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