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Childrens Hospital of Michigan Foundation

EIN 32-0087353 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE, PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS AND DISCOVERIES THAT IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN MICHIGAN

Income
$31.0 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
24.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
18
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$374,078, president and ceo

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    41 of 41 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, 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. $1.9 million spent. TO SUPPORT RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN MICHIGAN. 2024 AWARDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:DPSCD TELEHEALTH AND HEALTH HUB INITIATIVEHAMTRAMCK SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERADOLESCENT ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTERADDRESSING INEQUITIES OF PEDIATRIC CARE IN METRO DETROITCATCH FUNDKIDS-TALK CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERSUPPORTS THE ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC
  2. $469,321 spent. TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN MICHIGAN. 2024 AWARDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:CMED/UPEDS CLINICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTETARGETED RELAPSED REFRACTORY AML RESEARCHFUNDING A PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATEPEDIATRUC GENERAL SURGERY RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTPEDIATRIC SOLID TUMOR IMMUNOLOGICAL MICROENVIRONMENT LANDSCAPEBARRIERS TO OUTPATIENT FOLLOW UP AFTER A PEDIATRIC EMERGENCYCLINICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CRI)PROGRAM FOR EQUITY IN ADOLESCENT AND CHILD HEALTH
  3. $3.8 million spent. TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN MICHIGAN. 2024 AWARDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGYSUPPORTING THE NURSING STAFF DEVELEPOMENTCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGANPEDIATRIC SURGERY FELLOWS CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTPREEMIE FOR A DAY CONFERENCE2024 NORTH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY CONFERENCEGRAND ROUNDS PEDIATRIC/NEUROLOGY

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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