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Cumberland Pediatric Foundation

EIN 62-1615913 · Brentwood, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CUMBERLAND PEDIATRIC FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CARE OF CHILDREN BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY, AND LOWERING THE COST OF THE DELIVERY OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$219,413, executive director (until 12/24)

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $44,343 spent. VACCINE CONTRACTS - DISCOUNTS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PURCHASE CONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES WHICH ALLOWS FOR CPF TO RECEIVE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES BASED ON MEMBER PURCHASES. THE CONTRACT TERMS PROVIDE PHYSICIAN PRACTICE MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO NECESSARY AND LIFE-SAVING VACCINES AT DISCOUNTS OF UP TO 60% ON SELECTED PRODUCTS.
  2. $670,392 spent. DEVELOPMENT OF "BEST PRACTICE" GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING AND DOCUMENTING THE QUALITY OF PEDIATRIC CARE AND PROFESSIONAL PEDIATRIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TEACHING SERVICES TO MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE SETTINGS, AND SPONSORSHIP OF PRACTICE SEMINARS.
  3. $2.4 million spent. GRANT CONTRACTS - DIRECT CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, OR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND COMPANIES TO CONDUCT RESEARCH STUDIES AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH MEMBER PRACTICES TO IMPROVE PEDIATRIC CARE AND BENEFIT THE HEALTHCARE OF CHILDREN.

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 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 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 June 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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