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Childrens Medical Research Inc

EIN 73-1200262 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION (CHF) IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF CHILDRENTHROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CAREIN OKLAHOMA.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
14
Volunteers
3,000
Highest pay
$227,980, immediate past exec director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 March 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 (1)
  1. $4.2 million spent. CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION (CHF) IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CARE IN OKLAHOMA. RECOGNIZED PEDIATRIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE CANCER, BLOOD DISORDERS, DIABETES, GENETICS, EYE DISEASE, ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, DISORDERED EATING, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AUTISM, DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, NEONATOLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, CARDIAC SURGERY, PEDIATRIC SURGERY, PALLIATIVE, CARE, LUNG DISEASE, CYSTIC FIBROSIS, KIDNEY DISEASE, PEDIATRIC EDUCATION, FELLOWSHIPS AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. JIMMY EVEREST CANCER CENTER AND GRATEFUL FAMILIES. CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION (CHF) SPONSORS PROGRAMS OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CARE AND THE TRAINING OF FUTURE PEDIATRICIANS. CHF SPONSORS MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND LECTURESHIPS; CHF ALSO CONDUCTS PUBLIC FORUMS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 2025.

    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 February 1985.

    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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