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Champions for Children Inc

EIN 59-1807551 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 23,000 CHILDREN AND PARENTS EACH YEAR. CFC IS COMMITTED TO SERVING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 YEARS OLD, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT 0-5 YEAR-OLD

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
151
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$134,481, ceo

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 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 (3)
  1. $2.4 million spent. PARENTING SERVICES: OUR CLASSES, GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT ARE ROOTED IN SCIENCE AND DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS DEVELOP SKILLS TO RAISE HEALTHY, THRIVING CHILDREN. PARENTING SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE: A BETTER CHILDBIRTH ("ABC")PROGRAM, THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS, SPARK TEEN PROGRAM, FATHERS RESOURCE AND NETWORKING COMMUNITY ("FRANC"), AND POSITIVE PARENTING & PARTNERSHIP. A BETTER CHILDBIRTH ("ABC") PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, ACCESSIBLE PRENATAL EDUCATION AND LACTATION SUPPORT THAT STRENGTHENS EARLY PARENT-CHILD ATTACHMENT AND PROMOTES HEALTH CHILD DEVELOPMENT FROM BIRTH.
  2. $226,749 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH: AT CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN, WE BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO FEEL SAFE AT HOME AND TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE. BY EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN, CFC SPREADS THE POWERFUL IMPACT OF THE PROGRAMS FAR BEYOND THE CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS WHO DIRECTLY PARTICIPATE IN THEM. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORTS INCLUDE: KIDS ON THE BLOCK, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES & PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. KIDS ON THE BLOCK PROVIDES EDUCATION THAT EQUIPS CHILDREN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE TO RECOGNIZE UNSAFE SITUATIONS, BUILD HEALTH RELATIONSHIPSM AND SEEK HELP FROM TRUSTED ADULTS. THROUGH ENGAGING, AGE- APPROPRIATE PUPPET PRESENTATIONS,
  3. $4.3 million spent. PARENT & CHILDREN SERVICES: THE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DELIVER THESE SERVICES HELP PARENTS BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY ATTACHMENTS WITH THEIR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHILELEARNING TOGETHER. CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPS SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN TO HELP PARENTS LEARN ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S PROGRESS, WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE ARE CONCERNS, AND HOW BEST TO SUPPORT THEM AS THEY GROW. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: BABY BUNGALOW, HEALTHY FAMILIES, LAYLA'S HOUSE, PARENTS AS TEACHERS ("PAT"), GREAT WE GROW ("GWG"), AND DULCE.

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 September 1978.

    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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