Armer Foundation for Kids
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 35% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Dedicated to ease some of the financial burdens to families with extreme medical conditions that have unforeseen financial burdens. Our vision is to ensure that no child should see their families stress due to a medical condition.
- Income
- $201,837
- Spending
- $199,017
- Spent on programs
- 35%
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $38,462, founder
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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1535% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (3)
- $35,086 spent. The Armer Kids Program provides direct support to children and families facing medical hardship. This program helps relieve the financial and emotional burden that comes with a child's illness or medical challenge. Support may include assistance with medical copays, deductibles, insurance premiums, uncovered treatment expenses, and other urgent family needs. This program allows families to focus on their child's care, healing, and well being instead of being owerwhelmed by financial stress.
- $29,291 spent. Armer Cares focuses on bringing comfort, hope, and encouragement to children and families through hands-on outreach and acts of kindness. This program includes hospital support, care packages, toy drives, special deliveries, community projects, and other efforts that brighten the lives of children during difficult times. Armer Cares helps meet emotional and practical needs while reminding families that they are not alone in their journey.
- $4,559 spent. Girls Glow Up is designed to encourage, empower, and uplift young girls by helping them build confidence, self-worth, and a strong sense of identity. Through supportive experiences, mentorship, community connection, and positive activities, this program helps girls feel seen, valued, and inspired.The goal of Girls Glow Up is to remind every girl that she is strong, capable, beautiful, and worthy of a bright future.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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