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Edmarc Inc

EIN 54-1092904 · Portsmouth, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO EASING THE TRAUMA OF A CHILD'S ILLNESS OR DEATH AND TO REDUCING THE DISABLING EFFECTS OF PEDIATRIC ILLNESS, LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT OF FAMILIES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
29
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$205,075, executive di

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF EDMARC, INC. IS TO PROVIDE HELP TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES OR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS AND TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD PASS AWAY. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP KEEP THE FAMILY INTACT DURING AND AFTER THE WORST CRISIS A FAMILY CAN ENDURE, THE CRITICAL ILLNESS AND DEATH OF A CHILD. WE WORK TO MINIMIZE THE LONG-TERM ILL EFFECTS OF PARENTAL AND SIBLING BEREAVEMENT. WE STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING AND CARE PLANNING TO THE LEVELS AND IN WAYS WHICH EACH INDIVIDUAL FAMILY FINDS COMFORTABLE; INFORM AND INVOLVE CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CARE AND CARE PLANNING AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE, GIVEN THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES AND DESIRES; PROVIDE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT IS RESPECTFUL OF DIFFERENCE IN ALL ITS FORMS; REDUCE PAIN AND DISTRESSFUL SYMPTOMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE- THREATENING ILLNESSES; PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS THEY COPE WITH THE MULTIPLE LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH LIFE- THREATENING CONDITIONS; FACILITATE THE RESOLUTION OF FAMILIES' PRACTICAL NEEDS, SUCH AS THE NEED FOR RESPITE, THROUGH COORIDINATION WITH THE COMMUNITY; FACILITATE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACROSS CARE SETTINGS, BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL, BY PROVIDING EACH FAMILY WITH A DESIGNATED CARE COORDINATOR; OFFER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY BEFORE AND AFTER DEATH. THE PURPOSE OF EDMARC, INC. IS TO PROVIDE HELP TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES OR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS AND TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD PASS AWAY. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP KEEP THE FAMILY INTACT DURING AND AFTER THE WORST CRISIS A FAMILY CAN ENDURE, THE CRITICAL ILLNESS AND DEATH OF A CHILD. WE WORK TO MINIMIZE THE LONG-TERM ILL EFFECTS OF PARENTAL AND SIBLING BEREAVEMENT. WE STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING AND CARE PLANNING TO THE LEVELS AND IN WAYS WHICH EACH INDIVIDUAL FAMILY FINDS COMFORTABLE; INFORM AND INVOLVE CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CARE AND CARE PLANNING AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE, GIVEN THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES AND DESIRES; PROVIDE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT IS RESPECTFUL OF DIFFERENCE IN ALL ITS FORMS; REDUCE PAIN AND DISTRESSFUL SYMPTOMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE- THREATENING ILLNESSES; PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS THEY COPE WITH THE MULTIPLE LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH LIFE- THREATENING CONDITIONS; FACILITATE THE RESOLUTION OF FAMILIES' PRACTICAL NEEDS, SUCH AS THE NEED FOR RESPITE, THROUGH COORIDINATION WITH THE COMMUNITY; FACILITATE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACROSS CARE SETTINGS, BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL, BY PROVIDING EACH FAMILY WITH A DESIGNATED CARE COORDINATOR; OFFER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY BEFORE AND AFTER DEATH.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1979.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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