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Childrens Health and Research Foundation Inc

EIN 27-2415391 · White Plains, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") EXISTS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF PERINATAL AND POSTPARTUM INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE NEW YORK LOWER HUDSON VALLEY AND SURROUNDING REGIONS. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON IMPROVING HEALTH SERVICES FOR PREGE=NECT INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDREN AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN AND PREGNANT PEOPLE. WE ALSO RESPOND TO THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC OR SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS AS WELL AS SERVING AS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR FAMILIES WHO CARE FOR AND PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
25
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$107,859, executive director

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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 (3)
  1. $886,206 spent. HFRC (HEALTHY FAMILIES OF ROCKLAND COUNTY)(5 YEAR GRANT: DECEMBER 1, 2021- NOVEMBER 30, 2025-FUNDED BY OCFS)PRIMARY GOAL: HOME-VISITING PROGRAM IN ROCKLAND COUNTY DESIGNED TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM FIRST TIME TEEN PARENTS TO FAMILIES WITH OTHER CHILDREN.SERVICES: IN-PERSON HOME VISITS AND PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO PARENTS REGARDING INFANT DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING PARENT SKILLS, PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CREATING POSITIVE FAMILY BONDS, AND CONNECTION TO MEDICAL PROVIDERS AND SCREENING.TARGETED ZIP CODES: ALL ZIP CODES IN ROCKLAND COUNTYSTAFFING: 5 (1 PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, 1 PROGRAM MANAGER & 3 FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (FSS)CHRF OFFICE LOCATION: 1 HILLCREST CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 234, SPRING VALLEY,NY 10977
  2. $273,236 spent. PICHC (PERINATAL INFANT COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIVE)(5 YEAR GRANT: JULY1, 2022-JUNE 30, 2027- FUNDED BY NYSDOH)PRIMARY FOCUS: CHRF'S PICHC PROGRAM IS AN IN-PERSON HOME-VISITING PROGRAM THAT WORKS TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE PERINATAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR HIGH-NEED, LOW INCOME, MEDICAID ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.PROGRAM SERVES 150 CLIENTS ANNUALLY AND 750 CLIENTS BY THE END OF THE 5- YEAR GRANT PERIOD. TO DATE, WE HAVE IMPACTED WELL OVER 400 CONSTITUENTS AND THIS # DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SECONDARY AUDIENCE OF BIRTHING INDIVIDUALSTHAT WE HAVE WORKED WITH RE: THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN OUR CHILDBIRTH THROUGH OUR HOME VISITING SERVICES, WE SEEK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALS IN THE PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM, AND INTEROCEPTION PERIODS.CHRF/LHVPN'S PICHC TEAM CONNECT CLIENTS TO THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: HEALTH INSURANCE, DOULA AND BREASTFEEDING SERVICES, WIC, FOOD PANTRIES, CLOTHING AND HOUSING PROGRAMS.TARGETED ZIP CODES: MT. VERNON, YONKERS, AND NEW ROCHELLESUBCONTRACTOR: WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSTAFFING: 2 FULLTIME PICHC SUPERVISORS & 6 CHWS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) COMBINED WITH SUB-CONTRACTOR STAFFCHRF OFFICE LOCATION: 22 SAW RILL RIVER ROAD, SUITE 300, HAWTHORNE, NY 10532
  3. $217,315 spent. BLACK MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH INITIATIVE(JANUARY 1, 2023- DECEMBER 31, 2025-FUNDED BY WESTCHESTER COUNTY DOH)PRIMARY GOAL: TO IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR BLACK WOMEN IN PARTICULAR. PILOT PROGRAM INITIATIVE WAS LAUNCHED BY WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIMED TO REDUCE RACIAL INEQUALITY IN HEALTHCARE.SERVICES: BREASTFEEDING, DOULA, AND LACTATION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) THROUGH IN-PERSON HOME VISITS.TARGETED ZIP CODES: WHITE PLAINS REGIONSTAFFING: 8 (1 PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, 1 LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST, 1 DOULA PROGRAM MANAGER, 1 LACTATION CONSULTANT, 2 DOULAS & 2 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) CHRF OFFICE LOCATION: 22 SAW RILL RIVER ROAD, SUITE 300, HAWTHORNE, NY 10532 & WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN GREENBURGH (OFFICE SPACE AT NO COST TO CHRF.

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 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 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 August 2010.

    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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