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Child Life Council Inc

EIN 52-1799846 · Greenbelt, MD

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

CHILD LIFE COUNCIL, INC. D/B/A ASSOCIATION OF CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS (ACLP) MISSION IS TO FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, AND INNOVATION.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
15
Volunteers
258
Highest pay
$206,580, 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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $974,083 spent. CONFERENCE:ASSOCIATION OF CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS (ACLP) HOSTS AN ANNUALCONFERENCE ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUES WHICH IS THE PREMIER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 500-800 CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHER FOR HIGH-QUALITY, TIMELY AND RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. THE CONFERENCE ALSO FEATURES AN EXHIBIT HALL OFFERING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE OF INTEREST TO THE CHILD LIFE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY ACLP INCLUDE OUR WEBINAR SERIES AND THE PROGRAM REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT SERVICE.
  2. $338,815 spent. MEMBER SERVICES: THE ASSOCIATION OF CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS (ACLP) IS THE ONLY INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DEVOTED TO CHILD LIFE (CL) SPECIALISTS. MEMBERS ARE CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ASSOCIATES FROM RELATED FIELDS. MEMBERSHIP OFFERS CONNECTION TO THE CL COMMUNITY, AN ONLINE NETWORKING TOOL WHICH INCLUDES KEY BENEFITS SUCH AS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, FILE LIBRARIES AND THE MEMBER DIRECTORY. OTHER MAJOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS INCLUDE CHILD LIFE EDUCATION AND TRAINING THROUGH PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS THE BULLETIN NEWSLETTER, THE JOURNAL OF CHILD LIFE, AND CL NEWS, A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED RATES ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION FEES.
  3. $389,479 spent. PUBLICATIONS AND MERCHANDISE

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 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 2024.

    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 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.

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