Childhood Leukemia Warriors Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 0% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 59 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Childhood Leukemia Warriors Foundation (CLW) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate financial and emotional support to families of children diagnosed with leukemia. The organization?s mission is to ease the financial burden associated with a childhood leukemia diagnosis and to ensure families can focus on their child?s treatment and recovery.
- Income
- $205,137
- Spending
- $223,865
- Spent on programs
- 0%
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 150% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 59 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (8)
- $24,249 spent. The Diagnosis Grant Program provides immediate financial assistance to families upon a child?s initial diagnosis of leukemia. This one-time grant is intended to help offset urgent, non-medical expenses that arise during the first phase of treatment, including transportation, lodging, meals, and lost household income. By delivering timely support at the point of diagnosis, the program helps stabilize families during a critical and overwhelming period, allowing them to focus on their child?s care and treatment.
- $17,749 spent. The Back-to-School Program provides financial assistance to families of children undergoing leukemia treatment to help cover school-related expenses. This support helps ensure children can maintain a sense of normalcy by having necessary supplies, clothing, and resources for the school year, despite the financial strain caused by ongoing medical treatment.
- $10,400 spent. The Gas Card Program provides financial assistance to families to help offset transportation costs associated with frequent travel to and from hospitals for treatment. By reducing the burden of travel expenses, this program helps ensure children can consistently access necessary medical care without added financial stress on the family.
- The Holiday Program provides financial assistance to families of children undergoing leukemia treatment during the holiday season. This support helps alleviate the added financial strain of holiday-related expenses, allowing families to provide gifts and create meaningful experiences for their children. The program aims to bring a sense of normalcy, comfort, and joy during a challenging time, ensuring that children can participate in holiday traditions despite the impact of their illness. - Activity Code: 0 Grants Amount: 9150 Expense Amount: 9150 Revenue Amount: 0
- The Celebration Grant Program provides financial assistance to families to recognize and celebrate a child?s completion of leukemia treatment. This support helps cover the cost of a small celebration or meaningful experience, allowing families to honor this important milestone after an extended and challenging medical journey. The program is intended to bring joy, closure, and a sense of accomplishment as children transition out of active treatment and into recovery. - Activity Code: 0 Grants Amount: 5500 Expense Amount: 5500 Revenue Amount: 0
- The Birthday Program provides financial assistance to families of children undergoing leukemia treatment to help celebrate the child?s birthday. This support, typically in the form of a gift card, allows families to provide gifts or a small celebration despite the financial strain of ongoing medical care. The program helps ensure that children can experience a sense of joy and normalcy on their birthday during a difficult time. - Activity Code: 0 Grants Amount: 1375 Expense Amount: 1375 Revenue Amount: 0
- The Memorial Grants Program provides financial assistance to families who have lost a child to leukemia. This support is intended to help ease the financial burden associated with memorial and funeral-related expenses during an extremely difficult time. By offering compassionate, timely assistance, the program aims to provide relief and support to families as they navigate grief and loss. - Activity Code: 0 Grants Amount: 5750 Expense Amount: 5750 Revenue Amount: 0
- The Family Events Program provides opportunities for families of children diagnosed with leukemia to participate in organized activities and gatherings at no cost. These events are designed to offer emotional support, foster a sense of community, and provide a positive, family-centered experience outside of the clinical setting. By bringing families together, the program helps reduce isolation and promotes connection among those navigating similar challenges. - Activity Code: 0 Grants Amount: 3450 Expense Amount: 3450 Revenue Amount: 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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