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Childrens Specialized Hospital Foundation Inc

EIN 13-6844298 · Mountainside, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RAISE FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR PURPOSES

Income
$17.4 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
74.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$451,003, president & chief developm

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $10.0 million spent. CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL (CSH) AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR PURPOSES. CSH IS A NON-PROFIT, PEDIATRIC REHABILIATION HOSPITAL AND PEDIATRIC LONG TERM CARE FACILITY. UPON OBTAINING FUNDS, THE FOUNDATION INVESTS THESE ASSETS AND THE INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL ARE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES CARRIED OUT BY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CSH AND THOSE WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS. THE FOUNDATION HOLDS VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT BENEFIT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES OR NEED AS SPECIFIED BY FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT.
  2. THROUGH A RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON DECEMBER 8, 2020 AND EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION RESOLVED TO UTILIZE INVESTMENTS TO FUND ANNUAL FOUNDATION OPERATIONAL EXPENSES ALLOWING 100% OF EVERY DONATION TO CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE VITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 October 1985.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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