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Children & Charity International

EIN 75-3121647 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Children & Charity International (CAC) works with schools, local governments, faith-based and community organizations in the United States; and agencies and NGOs in the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural and indigenous communities with education, job training, nutrition, and healthcare programs.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$990,297
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
260

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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. $630,578 spent. STEM AND SKILLS TRAINING. Through this project Children & Charity International (CAC) provided year round academic enrichment with homework help, tutoring, and mentoring, for children, youth, and families of Greater Washington DC. CAC equipped and set-up computer labs to prepare students for 21st Century workforce demands.CAC conducted STEM, Skills, and Youth Leadership Training, and hosted Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants. CAC engaged youth in development workshops, seminars, job training, and apprenticeships. CAC provided snacks, meals, virtual learning, literacy aid, and Theater Arts.
  2. $120,673 spent. HUMAN SERVICES. Provided funds, school supplies, food care packages, clothing, and incidentals to support education and daily upkeep of 15,500 students in Haiti, Kenya, Liberia and Sierra Leone. CAC provided supplies and support for Miracia Hospital in Haiti for training nurses that provide much needed healthcare services for patients from Merger and surrounding communities.
  3. $149,814 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Sponsored alternative education project to benefit 42,000 elementary students in Accra, Dansoman, and Tema Ghana; and distributed food and care packages to 126,000 community residents. CAC sponsored an Elementary/Primary School in Port-Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria. CAC provided scholarships and vocational training to 300 youth in Mombasa and Eldoret Kenya. CAC supported a Teenage Mother/Child Project in Trinidad and Tobago to help single mothers train for a better future. CAC supported Care for a Child's Heart Project - Heart Surgery and Healthcare Program in Kenya.
  4. $64,107 spent. Community Outreach

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 2024.

    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 August 2004.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: International Childrens Fund Inc (Neenah, WI), EIN 39-1303430. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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