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Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0492343 · Hollywood, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES OF JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
47.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
400

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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    40 of 40 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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, 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 (4)
  1. $8.1 million spent. - PROVIDE FUNDING TO JOE DIMAGGIO'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR RENOVATIONS, PURCHASES OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDING THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROJECT.
  2. $1.5 million spent. - PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
  3. $892,866 spent. - SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE CONINE CLUBHOUSE FOR FAMILIES OF HOSPITAL PATIENTS. MORE THAN 700 FAMILIES CALL THE CONINE CLUBHOUSE THEIR HOME EACH YEAR WHILE THEIR CHILDREN ARE PATIENTS AT JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED A PLACE TO STAY WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO REMAIN CLOSE BY THEIR CHILDREN, FREE OF CHARGE, HELPING TO EASE THEIR MIND DURING A STRESSFUL TIME.
  4. $200,109 spent. - PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE TO ASSIST PATIENTS.- PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO FAMILIES WHOSE CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN ARE BEING TREATED AT JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR NON-HOSPITAL EXPENSES.

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 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 July 1994.

    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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