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Unitedhealthcare Childrens Foundation Inc

EIN 52-2177891 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN WITH COMMERCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE WHO ARE 16 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER, LIVING IN THE REGIONS WHERE UNITEDHEALTHCARE DOES BUSINESS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE FOUNDATION SHALL ENDEAVOR TO HELP PAY FOR SERVICES OR ITEMS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCING EITHER THE CLINICAL CONDITION OR THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE CHILD AND THAT ARE NOT FULLY COVERED BY THE AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
500

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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (1)
  1. $5.4 million spent. MEDICAL GRANTS PROGRAM:IN 2024 WE AWARDED 3,433 GRANTS VALUED AT $5,634,885. GRANTS ARE FOR CHILDREN 16 YRS AND YOUNGER AND LIMITED TO $5,000 ANNUAL AND $10,000 LIFETIME. OUR GRANTS ARE OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 12 MONTHS, DURING WHICH TIME WE WILL DIRECTLY PAY FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, AS APPROVED BY OUR REGIONAL COMMITTEES, DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CHILD'S MEDICAL CONDITION. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP FAMILIES BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT IS COVERED BY THEIR COMMERCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND THE FAMILIES SHARE OF THESE COSTS. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS MEDICAL CO-PAYS, DEDUCTIBLES, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, PRESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER NON-PLAN COVERED EXPENSES.

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 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 December 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 December 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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