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Childrens Vision International Inc

EIN 39-1778140 · Bangor, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES DISPLACED BY WAR AND VIOLENCE, NATURAL DISASTERS, THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY. WE PROVIDE A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS OF HUMANITARIAN AID, HOUSING, HUNGER RELIEF, AND MEDICAL CARE.

Income
$852,410
Spending
$258,166
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 70% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $104,419 spent. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES - AS WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAM SERVICES, OUR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CONTINUE TO GROW. SOME OF OUR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES INCLUDE FURNISHINGS, SUPPLIES, HELPER EXPENSES, CHILDCARE EXPENSES, AS WELL AS FOOD. THESE EXPENSES ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO GENERATE REVENUE TO SUPPORT OUR HOME FOR CHILDREN.
  2. $61,802 spent. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE - ALSO, AS WE CONTINUE TO BUILD NEW BUILDINGS, IMPROVE OLD BUILDINGS, AND PURCHASE NEW LEARNING EQUIPMENT FOR OUR HOMELESS CHILDREN, OUR DEPRECIATION EXPENSES CONTINUE TO GROW. THIS TOO IS VER NECESSARY IN OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING AND EDUCATION TO THESE NEEDY CHILDREN.
  3. $1,693 spent. VEHICLE EXPENSES - AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW, WE CONTINUE TO NEED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO WHERE THEY NEED TO GO. WE ALSO TRY TO RAISE FUNDS TO HOUSE THESE KIDS SO WE HAVE GROWING TRAVEL EXPENSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 1994.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: International Childrens Fund Inc (Neenah, WI), EIN 39-1303430. 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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