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Childrens Medical Fund Child Life Endowment Corp

EIN 47-3594754 · Syosset, NY

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

What it says it does

TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE CHILD LIFE PROGRAM AT COHEN'S CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER OF NEW YORK, PART OF THE NORTHWELL HEALTH SYSTEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 6 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$6,602 spent. THE CHILD LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS WHO ARE TRAINED IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE AND TEACH CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES HOW TO COPE WITH THE STRESS OF HOSPITAL STAYS, AND TO INTEGRATE THEM INTO A HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT WITH A MINIMUM OF STRESS. IT ALSO EDUCATES PARENTS AND CHILDREN ON WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE HOSPITAL AND TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR ILLNESS. BEING REMOVED FROM NORMAL FAMILY LIFE CAN BE A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE, AND CHILD LIFE UTILIZES MUSIC, ART AND LAUGHTER TO ENRICH THEIR STAY, AND INCORPORATES CUTTING EDGE THERAPIES AND RESOURCES TO AID PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN FACED WITH THE TRAUMA OF URGENT OR EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAYS. IT ALSO ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN WHO VISIT THE AMBULATORY CLINICS OF THE HOSPITAL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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