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International Christian Adoptions

EIN 33-0412343 · Temecula, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER CHILDREN HOPE IN THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST, HOPE FOR BASIC NEEDS, HOPE FOR AN EDUCATION AND BRIGHT FUTURE, AND HOPE FOR A HOME IN A FAMILY THEY CAN CALL THEIR OWN. THIS IS FULFILLED THROUGH ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, HUMANITARIAN AID COUNSELING AND SUPPORT.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
56
Highest pay
$114,626, president

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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 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 (3)
  1. $6.8 million spent. INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN'S AID WAS BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOSPITALITY AND SANCTUARY SEEKING TO BE A VOICE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES BELIEVING THAT ALL LIFE IS SACRED. ICA WORKS TO PROMOTE AND SECURE THE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL WELFARE OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED, ABANDONED OR PERSECUTED; FOUND IN THE STREETS, WAR ZONES, GOVERNMENT RUN INSTITUIONS, REFUGEE CAMPS OR FAMILY HOMES. ICA ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN PROVIDING IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES TO THOSE FLEEING PERSECUTION, WAR, OPPRESSION AND PROVERTY AND PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT OF PEACEFUL AND HUMANITARIAN EXCHANGE TO STUDENTS AND THOSE WHO GO ABROAD. ICA OFFERS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE HARD WORKING ARTISANS CAN BE PAID A FAIR WAGE AND BE GIVEN THE DIGNITY OF SELF DETERMINATION. ICA PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORPHANS TO EXPERIENCE CULTURE AND SENSE OF FAMILY WITH CAMPS TO AMERICA AND IN THEIR COUNTRY.
  2. DOMESTIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE LICENSED ADOPTION AND FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY SERVICES THROUGH THE ADOPTION TRIAD WITH COMPASSIONATE AND CARING SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMPASSION AND RELIEF SERVICES TO DOMESTIC ORPHANAGES AS WELL CHILDREN IN DOMESTIC RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. RELIEF SERVICES INCLUDE GOODS DELIVERED AS WELL AS FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, TRANSITION HOMES AND MICRO BUSINESSES. COUNSELING AND SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR BIRTH PARENTS, ADOPTED CHILDREN, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, FOSTER CHILDREN AND FOSTER PARENTS. FAMILY TRAINING CENTER PROVIDES CLASSES TO PREPARE THE ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES FOR THE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES THAT ACCOMPANY CHILDREN FROM INSTITUTIONAL CARE. WE PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTIVE FAMILY AND THE CHILDREN THEY ARE PARENTING INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUPS AND PRE POST PLACEMENT. ICA HAS PLACED AND WORKED WITH OVER 200 CHILDREN THIS PAST YEAR IN PLACEMENTS FOR ADOPTION.
  3. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE LICENSED ADOPTION SERVICES THROUGH THE ADOPTIVE TRIAD WITH COMPASSIONATE AND CARING SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMPASSION AND RELIEF SERVICES TO FOREIGN ORPHANAGES. RELIEF SERVICES INCLUDE GOODS DELIVERED AS WELL AS FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, TRANSITION HOMES AND MICRO BUSINESSES. COUNSELING AND SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR BIRTH PARENTS, ADOPTED CHILDREN, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, FOSTER CHILDREN AND FOSTER PARENTS. FAMILY TRAINING CENTER PROVIDES CLASSES TO PREPARE THE ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES FOR THE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES THAT ACCOMPANY CHILDREN FROM INSTITUTIONAL CARE. WE PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTIVE FAMILY AND THE CHILDREN THEY ARE PARENTING INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUPS AND PRE POST PLACEMENT.

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 October 13, 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 September 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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