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Children of Grace

EIN 68-0474040 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN OF GRACE DEMONSTRATES THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST BY OFFERING HOPE TO UGANDAN ORPHANS AND OTHER CHILDREN AFFECTED BY POVERTY AND AIDS THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS TO ENABLE A BETTER FUTURE.

Income
$712,364
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$108,000, ceo/executive director

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $480,398 spent. IN 2024, THE CHILDREN OF GRACE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN NEED. THROUGH GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS, THE PROGRAM COVERED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, HEALTHCARE, AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, ENSURING THAT STUDENTS COULD FOCUS ON THEIR STUDIES AND PERSONAL GROWTH. MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE WERE INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE SPONSORSHIP, EMPOWERING EACH CHILD TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE. BY CONNECTING SPONSORS DIRECTLY WITH STUDENTS, THE PROGRAM FOSTERED MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS THAT INSPIRED HOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES, FURTHERING CHILDREN OF GRACE'S MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT.
  2. $296,211 spent. IN 2024, CHILDREN OF GRACE (U.S.) SUPPORTED A RELATED ORGANIZATION, CHILDREN OF GRACE UGANDA, IN THE OPENING OF THE CHILDREN OF GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL SERVES 126 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL MADE STRIDES IN ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, STUDENT WELL-BEING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. KEY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, EXPANDED CURRICULUM WITH LIFE SKILLS AND CULTURAL STUDIES, AND ONGOING TEACHER TRAINING TO SUPPORT DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS. THE SCHOOL ALSO LAUNCHED A DAILY MEAL PROGRAM AND HEALTH INITIATIVES, REDUCING ABSENTEEISM AND BOOSTING STUDENT FOCUS. INCREASED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ALLOWED MORE UNDERSERVED STUDENTS TO ATTEND, WHILE DIGITAL LITERACY EFFORTS EQUIPPED STUDENTS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE. THESE EFFORTS REFLECT A COMMITMENT TO HOLISTIC, EMPOWERING EDUCATION.
  3. $52,232 spent. CHILDREN OF GRACE (U.S.) SUPPORTED THE CHILDREN OF GRACE UGANDA FARM PROJECT THROUGH ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: MAIZE, CORN, AND BEANS, PRIMARY FOODS IN THE UGANDA DIET WERE PLANTED WHICH PROVIDED FOOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF MEALS. FARM FRESH VEGETABLES ADDED TO THEIR DIET INCLUDING CABBAGE, PEPPERS, ONIONS AND BANANAS. IN ADDITION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF GOVERNMENT AND WORLD BANK GRANTS THE ENTIRE FARM NOW HAS AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM ENSURING CONSISTENT PRODUCTION IN THE FUTURE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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