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Norfolk City Union of the Kings Daughters Inc

EIN 54-1283946 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE KING'S DAUGHTERS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS THROUGH FUNDRAISING, VOLUNTEERISM, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR THE CHILDREN OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$995,788
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
639

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 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

Good: 86 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $200,875 spent. THE KING'S DAUGHTERS, FOUNDING ORGANIZATION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS (CHKD), HAS A LEGACY OF SERVICE TO THE HOSPITAL, FUNDING CRUCIAL NEEDS SUCH AS NURSING EDUCATION, THE CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM AND THE PURCHASE OF MUCH-NEEDED EQUIPMENT THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS.
  2. $179,174 spent. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER GROUPS, CALLED 'CIRCLES' WITH A COMBINED MEMBERSHIP OF 650 THROUGHOUT THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA. THESE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS RAISE FRIENDS FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR CHKD THROUGH CIRCLE PROJECTS, CANISTERS, AND MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS E.G. RUNWALK FOR THE KIDS, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE, AND BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. CIRCLE MEMBERS ALSO MAKE ITEMS FOR CHKD SUCH AS NEONATAL CAPS AND BOOTIES, AND TEDDY BEARS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING IN-HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS. CHKD RELIES ON THE KING'S DAUGHTERS MORE THAN EVER TO MEET THE BURGEONING MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE REGION'S CHILDREN. ANYONE CAN SUPPORT THE KING'S DAUGHTERS TODAY BY VOLUNTEERING, JOINING A CIRCLE, OR ATTENDING OUR EVENTS. VISIT US AT WWW.KINGSDAUGHTERS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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 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 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 August 1985.

    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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