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Children in Need Inc

EIN 52-2134660 · Hagerstown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EACH WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD CHILD LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED POVERTY LEVEL ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.

Income
$447,574
Spending
$380,937
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
3
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$50,592, executive director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 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. $314,620 spent. ON BEHALF OF THEIR CHILDREN, CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO VISIT THE CENTER ONCE A MONTH (ALL YEAR ROUND) TO RECEIVE GENTLY USED CLOTHING (APPROXIMATELY 3 OUTFITS PER CHILD), SHOES, COATS, HATS AND GLOVES, NEW UNDERCLOTHES, HYGIENE ITEMS, BOOKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
  2. $28,043 spent. IN AUGUST, CIN GIVES A VOUCHER TO ELIGIBLE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN A CONTROLLED SHOPPING DAY. CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW OUTFIT, SHOES, BOOK BAG, UNDERGARMENTS, ETC. TO START A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. TO QUALIFY FOR THE VOUCHER, PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF THESE CHILDREN MUST HAVE VISITED THE CENTER FIVE (5) TIMES DURING THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR (SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH MAY 31).
  3. $3,491 spent. IN THE FALL, THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN THE CIN PROGRAM TO RECEIVE A PAIR OF NEW SHOES AT THE ANNUAL NEW SHOE GIVE-AWAY. THE CHILD MUST BE PRESENT AT THE EVENT TO RECEIVE SHOES. THE CENTER GIVES AWAY GENTLY USED SHOES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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 October 1999.

    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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