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The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation

To help breast patients, through educational outreach about the importance of mammography and early detection, psych-social support for patients and families, and research on improving methods for treating …

Advocacy & Civil Rights East Hampton, NY EIN: 113384848 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation

Over the past 30 years, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation has granted over $6 million to fund early detection and treatment of Breast Cancer

Founded
Headquarters
East Hampton, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

To help breast patients, through educational outreach about the importance of mammography and early detection, psych-social support for patients and families, and research on improving methods for treating pain.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 80%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in East Hampton, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 113384848. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $641K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 113384848. 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.

The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation is located in East Hampton, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation has $641K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $641K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation. 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, The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation 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). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.

Over the past 30 years, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation has granted over $6 million to fund early detection and treatment of Breast Cancer The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $641K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 113384848, 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
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Julie R•••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • 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 · 1997
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation

What is The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation?
The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in East Hampton, United States. Over the past 30 years, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation has granted over $6 million to fund early detection and treatment of Breast Cancer
When was The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation founded?
The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation was founded in 1997.
Who leads The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation?
Julie Ratner serves as Chair.
Where is The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation located?
Headquartered in East Hampton, NY, United States.
What is The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation trustworthy?
The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 113384848.
What is The Ellen P Hermanson Foundation's website?
http://www.ellenhermanson.org