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Childrens Clinics for Rehabilitative Services

EIN 86-0667510 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILDREN'S CLINICS PROVIDES A FAMILY CENTERED COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL HOME TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Income
$15.8 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
164
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$457,235, physician

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $13.6 million spent. CHILDREN'S CLINICS OFFERS SOUTHERN ARIZONA'S FAMILIES A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT TO MEET THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN WITH MORE THAN 60+ MEDICAL AND DENTAL SPECIALTY CLINICS, PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND THERAPY SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF. CHILDREN'S CLINICS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING FAMILY-CENTERED, COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALTY CARE AND REHABILITATIVE THERAPY SERVICES IN A COMFORTABLE AND ENGAGING ATMOSPHERE. CHILDREN'S CLINICS IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD. IN ADDITION TO GENERAL PEDIATRICS, MANY OF OUR CHILDREN HAVE COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, CARDIAC CONDITIONS, CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, SICKLE CELL, AND METABOLIC DISORDERS.A LARGE NUMBER OF STAFF AND PROVIDERS ARE BILINGUAL SPANISH SPEAKERS AND TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL LANGUAGES. CHILDREN'S CLINICS IS THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA PROVIDER FOR THE STATE CHILDREN'S REHABILITATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM. CHILDREN'S CLINICS ACCEPTS MOST PRIVATE INSURANCES, AHCCCS HEALTH PLANS, AND PRIVATE-PAY PATIENTS. THE CLINIC ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS DON'T OFTEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SOME OF THE "NORMAL EXPERIENCES OF CHILDHOOD" SUCH AS TRICK OR TREATING OR PICTURES WITH SANTA. CHILDREN'S CLINICS FREQUENTLY HAS SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ONSITE TO HELP DELIVER THESE EXPERIENCES TO OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP OF COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK PHYSICIANS, CHILDREN'S CLINICS STAFF AND THERAPISTS AT ONE LOCATION. THIS PARTNERSHIP ENSURES COORDINATION OF CARE THAT IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CARE NEEDS. CHILDREN'S CLINICS IS A JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITED PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CARE. CHILDREN'S CLINICS IS CO-LOCATED WITH OTHER CHILD-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS RAISING SPECIAL KIDS AND THE AUTISM SOCIETY THAT OFFER ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA:PRIMARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES ZIP CODES FOR ALL OF PIMA, SANTA CRUZ, COCHISE, GRAHAM, AND GREENLEE COUNTIES, AS WELL AS SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PIMA COUNTY AND THE SOUTHERN TIP OF GILA COUNTY (WINKLEMAN/HAYDEN AREA). SOME REFERRAL PATIENTS COME FROM OUTSIDE THIS PRIMARY SERVICE AREA FOR SELECTED SPECIALTY SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 August 1991.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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