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Champions for Childrens Mental Health Inc

EIN 81-3580335 · Milford, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH EMPOWERS, INSPIRES AND EDUCATES DELAWARE FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. WE BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF EVERY FAMILY, IN THE IMPORTANCE OF HOPE, AND THE UNIQUE VALUE OF LIVED EXPERIENCE. SUCH PURPOSE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:* OFFERING CERTIFIED PEER FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDERS TO FAMILIES IN DELAWARE WHO HAVE A CHILD(REN) WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES;* COLLABORATING WITH CRITICAL PARTNERS TO MAXIMIZE MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION;* PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL, SYSTEM OF CARE, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY;* DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING TRAINING IN CRITICAL AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS OF CARE, RESILIENCY, PEER TO PEER SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT;* CREATING PATHWAYS OF PEER TO PEER SUPPORT, SHARING, AND LEARNING; AND* ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING LEADERSHIP.

Income
$177,752
Spending
$223,551
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$76,626, 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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $190,082 spent. FAMILY PEER SUPPORT - BALANCING THE NEEDS OF A FAMILY, FOLLOWING THE SUGGESTIONS OF PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAN MAKE THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK OF A PARENT OF A CHILD OR YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS TIRING AND FRUSTRATING. FAMILIES REPORT THAT IT OFTEN HELPS TO HAVE ANOTHER PARENT TO TALK TO AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY. A FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDER (FSP) IS A PARENT OR FAMILY MEMBER OF A CHILD OR YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT HAS LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP SKILLS THAT CAN BE HELPFUL TO OTHER FAMILIES AND THE SYSTEM THAT SERVES THEM. A CHAMPION'S FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH FSP WILL: - HELP FAMILIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES - HELP FAMILIES DEVELOP SKILLS SO THEY CAN ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES - ATTEND HEALTHCARE, SCHOOL, AND COURT MEETING WITH FAMILIES - SERVE AS AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS - ASSIST THE SYSTEM IN PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ARE FAMILY DRIVEN AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE IT SERVES - WORK WITH FAMILIES IN SOLVING PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THEIR CHILD OR YOUTH - ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING AND TRAINING NEW LEADERS IN THE ARENA OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT - BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR SERVICES

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 January 2017.

    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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