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Childrens Fund

EIN 54-1841297 · Mclean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN OTHER NATIONS AND THE USA. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH RELIEF & EDUCATION PROGRAMS,

Income
$256,005
Spending
$258,302
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $87,279 spent. CHILDREN IN ASIA, INDIA 80, 50 BOYS AT SHERLIE HOME, 30 GIRLS APNA SAHARA, PAKISTAN 30 ABBA HOME. WE CARED FOR CHILDREN IN TWO LOCATIONS IN INDIA, ONE FOR BOYS AND THE OTHER FOR GIRLS. THEY RESIDED IN THE HOMES WE PROVIDED, SO THEY COULD ATTEND SCHOOL. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE ORPHANS OR THEIR FAMILIES ARE TOO POOR OR TOO ILL TO CARE FOR THEM. WE PROVIDED FOOD, CLOTHING,SHOES,SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND TOILETRIES AND OTHER EVERDAY NECESSITIES. IN PAKISTAN,23 PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 35 GIRLS IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WHO WERE THERE BECAUSE THEY WERE ABANDONED BY THEIR MOTHERS.
  2. $34,961 spent. CHILDREN IN AFRICA 37, ZAMBIA 25, LIBERIA 12. WE SUPPORTED AFRICAN CHILDREN IN COUNTRIES, ZAMBIA AND LIBERIA, PROVIDING FOR THEIR HOUSING, FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL FEES. WE ALSO PROVIDED THEIR CLOTHING AND SHOES ALONG WITH GIFTS FOR BIRTHDAYS. THESE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL BECAUSE OF OUR SUPPORT. MOST OF THEM ARE ORPHANS AND THEIR EXTENDED FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEM.
  3. $5,204 spent. CHILDREN IN SOUTH AMERICA:60 WE PROVIDED CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BACKPACKS FOR CHILDREN IN REMOTE VILLAGES IN PERUVIAN ANDES. WE ALSO PROVIDED HEARING AIDS FOR 2 CHILDREN AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR A CLINIC SERVING POOR CHILDREN IN A SMALL TOWN.
  4. $125,400 spent. 3.US NOVA REFUGEE RELIEF 2 FAMILIES $14135 4. REHNUMA TRUST PAKISTAN $107,145 SERVING BETWEEN 50 AND 120 CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 5. PROGRAM ALLOCABLE COSTS $3,393 6. OTHER COSTS $882
  5. 3.US NOVA REFUGEE RELIEF 2 FAMILIES $14135 125400. 125400. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 November 1999.

    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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