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David Ortiz Childrens Fund

EIN 45-1644437 · El Segundo, CA

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 DAVID ORTIZ CHILDREN'S FUND PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND IN NEW ENGLAND WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE CRITICAL CARDIAC SERVICES THEY NEED. WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH CEDIMAT HOSPITAL IN SANTO DOMINGO AND THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN TO FULFILL THIS MISSION. THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL CARE, WE'RE COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE LIFE-SAVING HEART SURGERIES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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. $714,173 spent. DIRECT FUNDING OF PEDIATRIC SURGERIES AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. THIS INCLUDES PAYMENTS FOR PEDIATRIC SURGICAL COSTS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE IN FINANCIAL NEED OF SUPPORT, AND PROCUREMENT OF SURGICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THESE CHILDREN'S PROCEDURES. IN ADDITION TO THESE CONTRIBUTIONS, THE DOCF SECURES HIGHLY SKILLED PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY SURGEONS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO DONATE THEIR TIME FOR THESE SURGERIES AND FOLLOW UP CARE. DOCF COORDINATES WITH BOTH LOCAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND WITH CARDIAC SURGEONS FROM THE UNITED STATES, AND COORDINATES THE USE OF MEDICAL FACILITIES, TRAVEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF MULTI-DAY MISSIONS TO TREAT CHILDREN IN NEED. IN TOTAL, DOCF CONTRIBUTED $1,041,697 IN DONATED MEDICAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES IN FY 2024.
  2. $347,676 spent. COMPREHENSIVE CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE EDUCATION, AWARENESS-RAISING AND COMMUNITY SCREENING MISSIONS FOR PEDIATRIC CONGENITAL HEART CASES. THIS INCLUDES OUTREACH WITH EDUCATIONAL MESSAGING, COORDINATION BETWEEN LOCAL AGENCIES AND FAMILIES IN NEED, AND SCREENING DAYS WITH TRAINED PHYSICIANS IN RURAL AREAS AND IN EMERGENCY ROOM.
  3. $145,000 spent. PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVED PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CARE.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 November 2012.

    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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