The Network of Care
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE HELP (SNACK AND MEAL ITEMS) AND HOPE TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS WHEN A CHILD IS SUDDENLY HOSPITALIZED
- Income
- $105,795
- Spending
- $77,677
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 30.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 30.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 71% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $75,021 spent. 2024 Wins and AccomplishmentsThe Network of Care continues the tradition of providing help, hope and comfort to families in crisis situations when their child is suddenly hospitalized. These families do not have the time, energy, presence of mind, and many times financial resources to look after their own needs, and The Network of Care provides meal support so they can devote more attention to their child to help in their recovery. Since we began in 2004, we have fed families at several large Childrens Hospitals,community hospitals and family houses throughout California. We continue to be volunteer led without paid staff or overheard expenses. Our programs are at no charge to the thousands of families we serve each year. Program 2004 to December 2024: Since we began in 2004, we have fed over 374,000families at 60 hospitals throughout the States of California and Colorado. Yearly Volume: In 2024, we fed over 20,000 families with the gift of food. Volunteers: Every year, snack and meal bags (aka Bags of Hope) are assembled by 150-200 young adults with special needs at local high schools as part of their school curriculum. The Student Interns volunteer each week during the school year and summer school, where they learn vocational skills. Their tasks include folding flyers, sorting food, assembling food items into bags, inventory of food, preparing the bags to be shipped to hospitals and delivering the boxes to the UPS shipping center, etc. The students have increased their skill levels by learning real jobs done by people in real employment situations. This helps with fine and gross motor skills processes, and with building self-esteem toward becoming confident in their worth to an employer. These skills help them transition to adult life, prepare them with skills to hold and maintain jobs and live independently. Other groups volunteer their time throughout the year which include service organizations, elders in the community and various other volunteers. Value of Volunteer Hours: In 2024, we had approximately $190,000 in volunteer hours from over 150 volunteers. We also distribute other items to hospitals all year long: Crafts from the Heart: Craft Kits help children focus on creative activities with their siblings who come to visit them, while lifting their spirits. Cozy Comforts: Hand-made blankets provide warmth, a sense of security and comfort to warm the hearts of seriously ill babies and children in hospitals. Bear Jamboree: Brand new Teddy Bears and stuffed animals put smiles on the faces of hospitalized children. Annual Fundraising Event Our annual crab feed was held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Media Coverage: In March 2024, The Network of Care was featured on CBS/KPIX for the Jefferson Awards. The East Bay Times and other publications featured articles and online videos about the work we do in the community with young adults with special needs.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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