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Children of Bellevue Inc

EIN 13-1679615 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 47% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CHILDREN OF BELLEVUE (COB) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1949 TO INITIATE, FUND, AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AT NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/BELLEVUE.

Income
$419,084
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
4
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$148,058, executive director until 10/2024

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 141% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $346,091 spent. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (C&AP) - C&AP CONTINUED THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE TREATMENT PROTOCOLS. IN 2024, C&AP REMAINED ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE SYSTEMS FOR CHILD MENTAL HEALTH IN THE U.S. AND THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE IN NYC DESPITE THE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT DUE TO SHORTAGES OF HELP. THE CHILDREN'S COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY PROGRAM(C-PEP) IS THE ONLY ONE IN NEW YORK STATE. THE NEED FOR SERVICES CONTINUES TO OUT PACE AVAILABILITY. THE CENTER IS UNIQUE AMONG HOSPITAL-BASED CHILD ABUSE PROGRAMS.
  2. $77,356 spent. REACH OUT & READ (ROR) - REACH OUT AND READ IS A NATIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED INITIATIVE THAT PROMOTES EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS BY GIVING BOOKS TO CHILDREN AT REGULAR CHECKUPS STARTING AT BIRTH. PARENTS ALSO RECEIVE ADVICE FROM THEIR NURSE PRACTITIONER OR DOCTOR ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING DAILY, MEANINGFUL, LANGUAGE-RICH INTERACTIONS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. CHILDREN OF BELLEVUE'S ROR WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN NEW YORK AND HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN ONE QUARTER MILLION BOOKS SINCE ITS INCEPTION.
  3. $44,322 spent. CHILD LIFE - OUR CERTIFIED CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS ARE EDUCATED AND CLINICALLY TRAINED IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT OF ILLNESS, INJURY AND TRAUMA. THEY EMPLOY A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC METHODS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE, ADAPT, LEARN AND DEVELOP WITH AND THROUGH THEIR HEALTH CARE AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. THROUGHOUT THE PEDIATRIC SERVICES, OUR CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE, FAMILY-CENTERED INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC PLAY, PREPARATION FOR PROCEDURES, AND EDUCATION TO REDUCE FEAR, ANXIETY AND PAIN.
  4. $11,007 spent. IN AND OUT PATIENT PEDIATRIC SUPPORT - THE IN AND OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENTS AT BELLEVUE SERVE HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES A MONTH WITH ROUTINE, ACUTE, AND CHRONIC HEALTH CHALLENGES. CHILDREN OF BELLEVUE'S SUPPORT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILD LIFE TEAM, PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO THESE FAMILIES. FRANCIS LOEB CHILD PROTECTION - THE FRANCIS LOEB CHILD PROTECTION CENTER IS A FIRST OF ITS KIND IN NYC CO-LOCATED SPECIALTY CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE WITHIN A HOSPITAL. WITH COORDINATED STAFFING ACROSS DISCIPLINES, FAMILIES THAT SUFFER FROM ABUSE CAN GET WRAP-AROUND SERVICES WITHOUT HAVING TO GO TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. CHILDREN OF BELLEVUE'S SUPPORT PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO THESE FAMILIES.ADOLESCENT PRENATAL PROGRAM - THE ADOLESCENT PRENATAL PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO EXPECTING MOTHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES CLASSES AND YOGA ALONG WITH BABY CARE ITEMS. CHILDREN OF BELLEVUE PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR THE YOGA AND CARE ITEMS.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1949.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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