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Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc

The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group (HCMSG) was founded to address the lack of education awareness, support, and services for people living with Hepatitis C, including patients …

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Integrity Assessment
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About Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc

The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc. addresses the lack of education and supportive services for anyone affected by HCV and/or living with HIV/HCV. We provide resources and services to community based organizations, hospitals, clinics, syringe exchange programs and OPCs . HCMSG offers trainings and educational programs to enhance the degree to which patients, healthcare providers and community based service providers can manage and treat. Because syndemics are interconnected, education and harm reduction services on substance use and connection to infectious disease are more important than ever.For the past thirteen years, HCMSG has brought much needed education and supportive services to one of the countrys most diverse patient populations, including those living with HIV/HCV, substance use communities, the LGB …

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group (HCMSG) was founded to address the lack of education awareness, support, and services for people living with Hepatitis C, including patients Co-infected with other conditions such as HCV/HIV, and patients in need of or living with liver transplants. To address these needs, we provide resources and services to foster the development and operation of successful support groups for Hepatitis C and Co-infected patients. These services are provided to prospective and current support group facilitators free of charge. We also provide one-on-one mentoring services to Hepatitis C and liver transplant patients. Right now, a revolution in the treatment of Hepatitis C is underway. New generation (DAA's) direct-acting antivirals have recently become available, and an even more promising new class of drugs are in development and testing. These drugs offer the promise of a cure for individual patients, and the ability to stem an emerging healthcare crisis for

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G40
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.43
Program$0.43

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 274155461. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $182K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274155461. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc has $182K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $182K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc. addresses the lack of education and supportive services for anyone affected by HCV and/or living with HIV/HCV. We provide resources and services to community based organizations, hospitals, clinics, syringe exchange programs and OPCs . HCMSG offers trainings and educational programs to enhance the degree to which patients, healthcare providers and community based service providers can manage and treat. Because syndemics are interconnected, education and harm reduction services on substance use and connection to infectious disease are more important than ever.For the past thirteen years, HCMSG has brought much needed education and supportive services to one of the countrys most diverse patient populations... Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $182K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274155461, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Rhona M••••
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc

What is Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc?
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc. addresses the lack of education and supportive services for anyone affected by HCV and/or living with HIV/HCV. We provide resources and services to community based organizations, hospitals, clinics, syringe exchange programs and OPCs . HCMSG offers trainings and educational programs to enhance the degree to which patients, healthcare providers and community based service providers can manage and treat. Because syndemics are interconnected, education and harm reduction services on substance use and connection to infectious disease are more important than ever.For the past thirteen years, HCMSG has brought much needed education and supportive services to one of the countrys most diverse patient populations, including those living with HIV/HCV, substance use communities, the LGB TGN community, adolescents young adults, women of child-bearing age and Baby Boomers. To date, HCMSG has trained over 1,000 facilitators, who have in turn touched tens of thousands of lives across the United States. HCMSG has filled a niche and therefore continues to expand our programs. We stay in contact with our sites and attendees. We follow up through the use of our tele-support program. We have established The Circle model in sites nationwide, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Hawaii, CT, California and New York as we continue to expand.Our services are provided on site in person or via Zoom. We continue to offer these services in New York and Nationwide.
When was Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc founded?
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc was founded in 2010.
Who leads Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc?
Rhona Marks serves as Director.
Where is Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc trustworthy?
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 274155461.
What is Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc's website?
http://hepatitiscmsg.org