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Charity for Children Inc

EIN 57-1192974 · Camillus, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHARITY FOR CHILDREN, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN CENTRAL NEW YORK SUFFERING FROM CHILDHOOD DISORDERS, DISEASES AND DISABILITIES. SUCH SUPPORT IS OFFERED IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE LOCAL AGENCIES, FINANCIAL AID AND LOANS OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN WHICH THIS CHARITY WAS ORGANIZED TO HELP.

Income
$44,876
Spending
$70,391
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
100

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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. $61,268 spent. CHARITY FOR CHILDREN, INC. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN CENTRAL NEW YORK SUFFERING FROM CHILDHOOD DISORDERS, DISEASES AND DISABILITIES. SUCH SUPPORT WAS OFFERED IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL AID. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION PROVIDED EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN WHICH THIS CHARITY WAS ORGANIZED TO HELP. SEVERAL SPECIAL EVENTS WERE HELD TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2004.

    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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