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Hepatitis B Foundation

aka Hepatitis B Foundation   |   Doylestown, PA   |  http://www.hepb.org

Mission

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. Our commitment includes funding focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives, and serving as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community, and the general public.

Ruling year info

1992

President

Dr. Chari Cohen PhD

Main address

3805 Old Easton Road

Doylestown, PA 18902 USA

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EIN

23-2655669

NTEE code info

Specifically Named Diseases Research (H80)

Public Health Program (E70)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (G12)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Hepatitis B Foundation is working to find a cure for Hepatitis B as well as to improve the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Information and Referral Services

Through website, email, social media and telephone consultations we are able to connect with Hepatitis B patients around the world to answer questions, provide real time solutions and recommend physical locations they can access resources.

Population(s) Served
Adults

#justB is a storytelling program featured on the Hepatitis B Foundation's website and newsletters that tells hepatitis B patients' journeys around the country. This stories share how hepatitis B has impacted their lives in order to improve hepatitis B awareness and testing, decrease stigma and discrimination.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Caregivers

Hep B United is a national coalition that supports local community coalitions across the U.S. to increase hepatitis B awareness, screening, vaccination and linkage to care for high-risk communities that are disproportionately impacted.

Population(s) Served
People of African descent
People of Asian descent

Hep B United Philadelphia is a coalition and public health awareness and education campaign that raises the profile of hepatitis B and liver cancer as an urgent health priority; promotes hepatitis B testing and vaccination; and stimulates community engagement to reduce the local burden of hepatitis B in Philadelphia.

Population(s) Served
People of African descent
People of Asian descent

Hep Delta Connect is a multi-platform program that uses interactive web-based technology and social media channels to increase public awareness about hepatitis D, serve as a resource for information and support to patients and providers, and increase hepatitis D screening rates in high-risk populations.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Liver Cancer Connect provides comprehensive and patient-focused resources for patients, including risk factors liver cancer, the importance of screening and surveillance, information for newly diagnosed, treatment options and clinical trials, and a physician directory.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses

HBF provides formal training and education opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students, including laboratory and public health research training, and participation in seminars and journal club.

Population(s) Served
Students

The Gateway to Care program uses a model of community and provider-based engagement to improve hepatitis B awareness, knowledge, screening and linkage to care in highly impacted regions.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our commitment includes funding focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives, and serving as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community, and the general public.

The Hepatitis B Foundation is working on raising funds for research through campaigns and events. We are connected with the Blumberg Institute to work on research to cure Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer. We promote disease awareness, support immunization and treatment initiatives through public health events and advocacy. We work as public health educators by answering worldwide consults via telephone and email.

Dedicated researchers, staff and board of directors.

Please visit our website for a list of our accomplishments. http://www.hepb.org/about-us/our-accomplishments/

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Hepatitis B Foundation

Board of directors
as of 02/13/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Timothy Block

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable