Henrietta Lacks House Of Healing

Organization Overview

Henrietta Lacks House Of Healing is located in Edgewood, MD. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Henrietta Lacks House Of Healing is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Henrietta Lacks House Of Healing generated $328.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $129.7k during the year ending 12/2021.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HENRIETTA LACKS HOUSE OF HEALING IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT THAT PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL LIVING, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND HEALTH RESOURCES IN THE GREATER BALTIMORE AREA IN ORDER TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS AND RECIDIVISM BY SUPPORTING RE-ENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY AFTER RECENT RELEASE. FOUNDED BY HENRIETTAS GRANDSON, ALFRED LACKS CARTER, JR. TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES IN BALTIMORE FOR MARGINALIZED MEN AND WOMEN IN THE VERY COMMUNITY HENRIETTA RAISED HER CHILDREN. HENRIETTA LACKS HOUSE OF HEALING COLLABORATED AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE LACKS FAMILY-LED HELA100 TO HONOR HER 100TH BIRTHDAY ON AUGUST 1, 2020. IN 2021, IN HONOR OF HENRIETTAS 101ST BIRTHDAY, THE LACKS FAMILY ADVANCED HELA100: THE HENRIETTA LACKS INITIATIVE TO COMMEMORATE 70 YEARS SINCE HER HELA CELLS CHANGED THE WORLD AND HER UNTIMELY DEATH ON OCTOBER 4, 1951. TODAY, HELA100 CONTINUES ON TO EDUCATE FUTURE GENERATIONS ON THE IMPACT OF HER HELA CELLS WHILE ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH ARTS, ADVOCACY, EDU

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2021, HELA100: THE HENRIETTA LACKS INITIATIVE COMMEMORATED 70 YEARS SINCE HER HELA CELLS CHANGED THE WORLD AND HER UNTIMELY DEATH ON OCTOBER 4, 1951. HELA100S 2021 IMPACT INCLUDES EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH 28.5 MILLION PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD, LEARN MORE AT HELA100.ORG. HELA100 COLLOQUIUM ANNUAL CONFERENCE HONORING HENRIETTA BY HIGHLIGHTING THE GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FROM PATIENT RIGHTS, GENETICS, PRECISION MEDICINE, CANCER DISPARITIES, MATERNAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, CULTURAL HUMILITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. HELA100 CONVERSATION SERIES MONTHLY DIALOGUE FEATURING THE LACKS FAMILY, EXPERTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS EDUCATING FUTURE GENERATIONS ON HENRIETTA LACKS' LEGACY AND THE IMPACT OF HER HELA CELLS. HENRIETTA LACKS LEGACY GALLERY VIRTUAL PLATFORM UTILIZING HENRIETTA'S LEGACY AND ART TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PATIENTS, RESEARCHERS, AND CLINICIANS TO DISPEL FEAR, MISINFORMATION AND MEDICAL MISTRUST, INCREASE ACCESS TO CLINICAL TRIALS AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES. HELA UNITE - RECLAIMING OUR STORY TO CONQUER COVID-19 IS AN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT TO ADDRESS VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG BLACK AMERICANS BY ENGAGING SOCIAL CONTENT WITH THE LACKS FAMILY AND EXPERTS TO PROVIDE FACTS, BUILD TRUST, AND INCREASE ACCESS. TEAL TAKEOVER COLLABORATING TO TAKE ACTION TO END CERVICAL CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTION IN HONOR OF HENRIETTA WHO DIED FROM METASTATIC CERVICAL CANCER AT AGE 31. HELA100 WORLDWIDE TOUR LAUNCHED WITH UNVEILING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL COMMISSIONED HENRIETTA LACKS STATUE BY ARTIST HELEN WILSON-ROE AND THE HENRIETTA LACKS STUDENTSHIP A PAID CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY INTERNSHIP, FREE VISITS FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT CELL BIOLOGY, AND A CURRICULUM. IN GERMANY, DIPLOMATIC LEADERS, ARTISTS, POETS, RESEARCHERS, SCIENTISTS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONVERSATIONS ON HENRIETTA'S LEGACY, RACISM, ETHICS, PATIENT EMPOWERMENT, NORMALIZED MALPRACTICE, ORAL HISTORY, THE SOCIETAL IMPACT OF THE PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AND THE ROLE OF THE ARTS IN EDUCATION. AT THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) HEADQUARTERS IN GENEVA, A DIRECTOR-GENERALS SPECIAL DIALOGUE AND AWARD ACKNOWLEDGED HENRIETTA LACKS CONTRIBUTION TO REVOLUTIONARY ADVANCEMENTS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE. THE UNITED NATIONS RECOGNIZED THE WHO DIRECTOR-GENERALS AWARD TO HENRIETTA LACKS AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 DEFINING MOMENTS FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alfred Carter Jr
President
$25,416
Arkia Goins
Secretary
$0
Najma Jamaludeen
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$326,010
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$326,010
Total Program Service Revenue$2,090
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $328,100

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Henrietta Lacks House Of Healing has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Contribution

$20,000
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