Angel Charity for Children Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve the quality of life for the children in our community. This is accomplished through an established program of fund raising for the beneficiary or beneficiaries selected annually by General Membership.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 300
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 32% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2535 of 35 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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 (4)
- $1.0 million spent. Children's Museum Tucson - Angel Charity for Children has committed $1,000,000 to fund the renovation of the newly acquired building adjacent to Children's Museum Tucson (CMT), earmarked to become the new Education Center. Three new program areas in the center will expand the museum's reach to more children in the community and increase accessibility for children from Title I schools to attend field trips, afterschool programs, arts programs, and camps. The refurbished space will also include support areas for program development, provision of supplies, and direct engagement with program participants. The main entry hall will function as a welcome center for groups upon their arrival.Children's Museum Tucson has reached capacity in their current building,and with the completion of this project, estimates they will serve an additional 40,000 children in the first year alone, and welcome 60,000 more visitors annually. This 33% increase in total annual visitors will ensure that the museum remains an inclusive environment encouraging exploration and creativity for children across southern Arizona. CMT is dedicated to nurturing a love for learning by providing programs that foster curiosity and imagination for children of all abilities, focusing on Early Childhood Education, School Readiness, and the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) disciplines, all aligned with Arizona Academic Standards. Emphasizing "learning by doing" promotes enjoyable educational experiences for children and their accompanying parents/caregivers.With the community's demonstrated demand and the necessary programfunding and staff in place, CMT is poised to begin serving additional school groups and community programs immediately upon the completion of the building renovation. The museum will continue to offer subsidized access and reduced admission fees for children in need, ensuring equitable access to its offerings. Through these efforts, CMT seeks to deliver tangible outcomes and uphold its mission of inspiring children and families to realize their full potential through exploration, creativity, and lifelong learning.
- $75,000 spent. Arizona's Children Association - Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to restore the position of the Crisis Clinician at the Arizona Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The Crisis Clinician is a licensed mental health professional specifically trained to support children who are victims of sexual abuse and trauma. The Crisis Clinician utilizes trauma-informed evidence-based best practices to ensure the children undergoing the investigative process for reported abuse are supported by a compassionate and specially trained professional.
- $67,600 spent. Junior League of Tucson - Angel Charity awarded $67,600 to renovate the existing garage at the Junior League to create a year-round, permanent location for Cinderella's Closet. Cinderella's Closet provides teens with free attire, accessories, and shoes for semi-formal or formal events so they can confidently attend school events like dances, proms and award ceremonies, and personal events like weddings and quinceaneras.
- $179,356 spent. Tucson Medical Center Foundation - Angel Charity awarded $65,000 to establish a multi-sensory room within the pediatric unit to address the needs of the neurodiverse pediatric patients. By providing this dedicated space, the pediatric patient and the care team will have the tools and environment to support the patient's sensory seeking or sensory de-escalation needs while simultaneously helping to achieve the patient's goals for health and healing.Tucson Community Tennis Program - Angel Charity awarded $52,000 to expand the in-school tennis instruction program in the Sunnyside School District, increase the transportation budget for U of A field trips for the students participating in this program, install a water fountain/filling station at the Pueblo High School courts and increase the summer camp at Pueblo High School to 4 days a week and 2.5 hours daily. All programs are free, and all equipment is provided.Fox Tucson Theater Foundation - Angel Charity awarded $32,500 to provide the school based "Hocus Focus" residency program designed specifically for youth with autism. The program culminates in two autism-friendly school matinee performances plus a public "Magic on the Stage" show by Dr. Kevin Spencer, a nationally recognized leader in performance and education for youth with autism.Wheel Fun - Angel Charity awarded $21,000 to create six after-school Hubs serving grades 4-8 at select schools in the Amphitheater, Marana, Sahuarita, Tanque Verde and Vail School Districts beginning in the Fall 2024 Semester. Wheel Fun will provide schools with a turnkey cycling program consisting of age-appropriate mountain bikes, helmets, hydration packs, floor pump, curriculum, and training.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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 January 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 August 1984.
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.
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