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Childrens Health Foundation Inc

EIN 26-0498033 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN BY FOSTERING A STRONG CULTURE OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WITHIN PEDIATRIC CARE THROUGH MEANINGFUL CHANGE AND ACTIONABLE MEASURES.

Income
$215,780
Spending
$405,636
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$200,464, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 88% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $290,716 spent. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND POPULATION HEALTH: CHF SUPPORTS PEDIATRICIANS IN ENHANCING OR FORMALIZING THEIR CARE DELIVERY MODELS TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE OPERATION AS A PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME. THE ABILITY TO TARGET SPECIFIC POPULATIONS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (CYSHCN) IS KEY IN FOCUSING PRACTICE RESOURCES ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH THE MOST NEED AND ACHIEVING GREATEST IMPACT. CHF HAS ENHANCED THE FUNCTIONS OF A POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT TOOL TO FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. CHF CONTINUES TO TRAIN PRACTICES ON METHODS TO UTILIZE THE INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH OF THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. THE SCOPE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PEDIATRIC CARE COORDINATION SPANS ACROSS MANY SETTINGS INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND FAMILY SETTINGS. CHF ALSO SUPPORTS PRACTICES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT METHODS, FOCUSING ON KEY ELEMENTS OF PREVENTIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN, SPECIFICALLY, WELL CHILD VISITS, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING TOOLS AND FOLLOW-UP, KINDERGARTEN READINESS, IMMUNIZATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, AND RISK ASSESSMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS, SUCH AS DEPRESSION AND SUBSTANCE USE SCREENING. CHF CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON METHODS TO CLOSE GAPS IN CARE ON A TIMELY BASIS FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PEDIATRICIAN TRAINING, AND CLINICAL SUPPORT TOOLS.
  2. $72,176 spent. EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION: CHF PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND SUPPORTS FOR THE PEDIATRIC MEDICAL HOME. CHF CONTINUES TO FACILITATE A FORMAL PEDIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE TO ENGAGE INNOVATORS FROM OVER TWENTY LEADING PEDIATRIC PRACTICES TO FURTHER DEVELOP AND DEPLOY EDUCATION, METHODS, INTERVENTIONS, COMPETENCIES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE POPULATION MANAGEMENT IN PEDIATRICS. THESE EFFORTS ALIGN WITH STATE AND FEDERAL MEDICAL HOME EFFORTS. THIS COLLABORATION ALSO PROVIDES A FORUM TO ENGAGE AND CONNECT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PEDIATRIC PRACTICES TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CARE DELIVERY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE CHF PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY AND STATE-WIDE COMMITTEES AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY IN OUR COLLECTIVE GOALS.
  3. $17,549 spent. TARGETING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES): CHF SUPPORTS PEDIATRIC PRACTICES IN EXPLORING APPROACHES TO ADDRESS ACES IN A PEDIATRIC SETTING THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF ACES, TRAINING FOR PROVIDERS ON INTERVENTIONS TO HELP MITIGATE THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF ACES THROUGH BUILDING RESILIENCE IN EVERY CHILD, AND IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH RISK CHILDREN TO CONNECT TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES. CHF HAS PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON RESILIENCE STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND CONTINUES TO DEVELOP MATERIALS TO SUPPORT RESILIENCE EDUCATION IN THE EXAM ROOM. CHF HAS DEVELOPED ON-DEMAND WEBINARS AVAIBLE FOR CLINICAL STAFF AND PROVIDERS DISCUSSING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, RESILIENCE AND SELF-CARE.
  4. THE REMAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE IMMUNIZATION RATE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (CHILD AND ADOLESCENT) TO HELP PEDIATRIC PRACTICES TARGET IMPROVEMENT IN WORKFLOWS BASED UPON ACTIONABLE DATA AND GENERAL CHF ACTIVITIES WHICH PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPPORT IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING ANALYSIS AND ADVICE REGARDING CHILD HEALTH MEASURES AND REPORTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OVERALL PROGRAM MATERIALS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PRACTICES AND THE COMMUNITY, OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY AND STATE-WIDE COMMITTEES TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, IT INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 2008.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Boston Childrens Heart Foundation (Boston, MA), EIN 04-2790699. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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