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The Childrens Center Inc

EIN 73-0580264 · Bethany, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Because we believe that life is sacred, an inherent gift from a loving Creator, and that all children are of equal worth, we dedicate ourselves to maximizing the potential of every child by providing excellent pediatric medical and rehabilitative services in a compassionate environment consistent with the Christian principles on which we were founded.

Income
$122.1 million
Spending
$116.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
1,086
Volunteers
145
Highest pay
$492,231, cpe, fa, chief medical officer

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 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 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 (1)
  1. $108.3 million spent. The Children's Center, Inc. d/b/a Bethany Children's Health Center (Bethany Health Center) is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The private, nonprofit hospital, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, offers inpatient and outpatient services for children. The Complex Care Unit provides specialized health care to children with complex medical needs. The patients served in this unit often present with chronic health conditions and require ongoing medical care. The Transitional Care Unit at Bethany Children's Health Center serves children who would benefit from an individualized plan of care for their unique medical and therapy needs. (continued on Schedule O)Each patient in the Transitional Care Program is evaluated by the interdisciplinary team and receives a comprehensive plan to address their specific functional and medical goals. Bethany Health Center offers 24-hour medical care, comprehensive rehabilitative therapies including, but not limited to, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, and can include other specialized services as directed by physicians. Respiratory care, nutritional support, complex respiratory care, complex post-operative care, palliative care support, and special education are offered to meet the medical, nursing and therapy needs of a variety of patients requiring post-acute, inpatient care before the transition home. Bethany Health Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).Bethany Children's has firsthand experience with the growing need for outpatient services. In 2017, Bethany Children's outpatient services relocated to the newly constructed tower on campus, enabling significant growth through additional providers and expanded services. In 2024, Bethany Children's outpatient therapy department recorded 13,720 total patient visits, up from 11,466 in 2023, a growth of approximately 20%. The outpatient medical clinic visits increased by 22.5% from 9,130 in 2023, to 11,184 in 2024, and significant growth is expected in 2025 and 2026 as well. As demand for these services continues to grow, the space currently used by outpatient providers will not be sufficient to deliver the level of care and service to which Bethany Children's is committed. With the new outpatient tower scheduled to be open and fully occupied by early 2027, we anticipate serving significantly more children and families across our region. The Bethany Health Center provides health care services to patients who meet certain criteria under its charity care policy without charge or at amounts less than established rates. Since the Bethany Health Center does not pursue collection of these amounts, they are not reported as patient service revenue.

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 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 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 July 1948.

    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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