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Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition

EIN 82-1255650 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (PPCC) provides education, information, & resources to families & medical professionals caring for children with life limiting illnesses.

Income
$587,294
Spending
$375,230
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
6
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$53,900, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 115% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $43,740 spent. EDUCATION - Delivers high-quality educational programming to advance knowledge, collaboration, & best practices in the field of pediatric palliative care. Through the Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series & the PPC: Advanced Training Series evidence-based education are provided that are led by nationally recognized experts, equiping health-care professionals with the knowledge & skills needed to improve care for children with serious illnesses & their families. PPCC also hosts Firefly Chats, 16 expert presenters & over 5,000 attendees. In addition, the Firefly Chats, interactive virtual discussions that bring together clinicians & family caregivers, to explore emerging issues & share lived experiences. In 2025, PPCC presented 16 educational programs featuring 28 expert faculty, engaging > 6,300 registrants & participants from across the US & internationally, while awarding CPE credits for nurses & social workers. These programs continue to strengthen the pediatric palliative care workforce & improve access to specialized educaton.
  2. $247,120 spent. RESOURCES - PPCC develops & distributes free, evidence-informed resources that empower families, caregivers, & health-care professionals caring for children with serious illnesses. Resources include practical toolkits, educational guides, advocacy materials, bereavement resources, & planning tools designed to help families navigate complex medical journeys & improve quality of life. During 2025, PPCCs online resource library experienced record utilization, with thousands of visitors accessing materials, such as, the Self-Advocacy Toolkit, Sibling Support Toolkit, Sibling Grief & Bereavement Toolkit, Caring Conversations Toolkit, Care Plan Book, & When a Child Dies memorial planning workbook. These resources are freely available nationwide & help families make informed decisions, access services, & feel supported throughout their childs illness.
  3. $12,252 spent. ADVOCACY - PPCC advocates for policies & systems that improve access to pediatric palliative & hospice care for children with serious illnesses & their families. In 2025, PPCC collaborated with national, state & regional organizations to advance pediatric palliative care through policy initiatives, professional education, coalitional building, & family engagement. PPCC participated in multiple interdisciplinary advocacy convenings, contributed expertise to legislative & policy discussions, expanded support for statewide pediatric palliative care coalitions, & worked with healthcare organizations to promote equitable access to quality care. Through educational resources, stakeholder collaborations, & public awareness efforts, PPCC continues to strengthen the infrastructure supporting pediatric palliative care & empower families & professionals to advocate for improved services.

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

  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 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 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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