Variety-The Childrens Charity of Georgia Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE, ENRICH AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES.
- Income
- $112,702
- Spending
- $150,253
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 23.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 49%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
- $58,992 spent. THE VARIETY FREEDOM PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO MOBILITY FOR CHILDREN TO BE FREE TO LIVE, LAUGH AND LEARN. THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 126,000 CHILDREN IN GEORGIA LIVING WITH SOME TYPE OF DISABILITY, NOT INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. CHILDREN IN GEORGIA NEED VARIETY'S SUPPORT TO ASSIST THEM IN THE PROCESS OF GAINING INDEPENDENCE, ALLOWING THEM TO JOIN OTHER CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY HABITS, IMPROVED COMMUNICATION, AND INCREASED MOBILITY. VARIETY'S FREEDOM PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH THE MEANS TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, VAN LIFTS, HOME MODIFICATIONS, HOUSE RAMPS, ADAPTIVE CAR SEATS, STROLLERS, AND THERAPEUTIC MOBILITY BICYCLES.
- $48,939 spent. THE VARIETY INCLUSIVE ALL ABILITIES PLAYGROUND, IS SENSORY-RICH ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. AN ENGAGING PLACE THAT PROVIDES THE PERFECT LEVEL OF CHALLENGE AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED. A PLACE THAT GOES BEYOND MINIMUM ACCESSIBILITY TO CREATE PLAY EXPERIENCES THAT MEET A VARIETY OF NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF ALL CHILDREN. EACH DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY. INCLUSIVE PLAY GOES BEYOND THE ADA STANDARDS OF PLAYGROUNDS BEING ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OR ADULTS IN WHEELCHAIRS.
- $12,704 spent. VARIETY FUTURE KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO LEARNING TOOLS FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH DISADVANTAGES OR DISABILITIES THE MEANS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM HAVE A MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TIME WHEN IT COMES TO EDUCATION. THE FUTURE KIDS PROGRAM SEEKS TO BENEFIT THE FAMILIES IN GEORGIA BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS ADAPTIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO FUNDS SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE CHILDREN INCLUDING MOVIE SCREENINGS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, AND OUTINGS TO SPORTS GAMES, MUSEUMS, THEME PARKS, AND PLAYS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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