Chd Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL AND MAN-POWER TO HELP CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ATTEND SUPPORT GROUPS AND SUMMER CAMPS. THIS WILL REQUIRE ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THESE ACTIVITIES, AND FOR FOUNDATION PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO FACILITATE THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN EXISTING SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND TO PROMOTE THE EVOLUTION OF MORE SUPPORT PROGRAMS. TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR CONGENITAL HEART PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE.
- Income
- $24,733
- Spending
- $21,502
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 60%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Independent board
0 of 251 of 1 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 (2)
- $572 spent. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL AND MAN-POWER TO HELP CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ATTEND SUPPORT GROUPS AND SUMMER CAMPS. THIS REQUIRES ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THESE ACTIVITIES, AND FOR FOUNDATION PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO FACILITATE THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN EXISTING SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND TO PROMOTE THE EVOLUTION OF MORE SUPPORT PROGRAMS. PROVIDE RIDES FOR CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN AN ANTIQUE VEHICLE.
- $20,819 spent. TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR CONGENITAL HEART PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, THE NONPROFIT SPONSORED THE 2024 FNCS. THIS SYMPOSIUM IS DEVOTED TO CARING FOR THE FETUS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE. DURING 2025, RESIDUAL BILLS AND DONATIONS WERE PAID.
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 November 6, 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 June 2021.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Chg Foundation (Chula Vista, CA), EIN 33-0586911. 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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