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Childrens Healthcare of California

EIN 33-0265266 · Orange, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF CALIFORNIA INCLUDES WITHOUT LIMITATION THE RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS FOR THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY (CHOC) AND TO AFFILIATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES. THESE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTYCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MISSIONCHOC FOUNDATIONCRC REAL ESTATE CORPORATIONPROVIDENCE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER

Income
$30.8 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 52%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$2.4 million, president & 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

    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

    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 (1)
  1. $8.9 million spent. CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF CALIFORNIA (CHC) SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY (CHOC) AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MISSION (CCMH). CHOC AND CCMH PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN ORANGE COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA. THE ACTIVITIES OF CHC HELP TO OFFSET SERVICES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES AND PROVIDE CURRENT STATE OF THE ART MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. DURING THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THERE WERE 45,978 DAYS OF INPATIENT CARE; 65,015 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS (INCLUDING PEDIATRIC TRAUMA VISITS); 6,823 SURGERIES AND 195,508 CLINIC VISITS PROVIDED BY CHOC AND CCMH. OUR CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FOUNDATION PROVIDED 291,173 PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTY SERVICE ENCOUNTERS, AS WELL AS 142,276 PRIMARY CARE VISITS TO PATIENTS THROUGHOUT ORANGE COUNTY AND BEYOND.

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 August 1988.

    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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