Children R Future
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Children R Future, a Missouri nonprofit, is dedicated to ensuring every child lives in good health and happiness. The organization supports over 1,500 sick, disabled, or orphaned children, focusing on those with PKU, Epidermolysis Bullosa, and cancer. Children R Future provides medical care, special diets, medicines, surgeries, and evaluations, and helps mothers of orphans gain skills for self-sufficiency. Our mission is reflected in the improved lives of the children and families we serve and in our ongoing efforts to expand support to more children in need.
- Income
- $341,544
- Spending
- $311,269
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 76% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
6 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- $311,269 spent. Annual Total for 2024: The cumulative total for all expenses throughout the year was $306,440. January 2024: The total monthly expenses amounted to $23,910. The largest portion went to food for PKU patients, totaling $11,462, followed by food for orphans at $8,115. Additional expenses included diet food at $819 and two separate allocations for medical assistance, totaling $1,520 and $1,995 respectively. February 2024: Expenses rose to $32,285. Food for PKU patients cost $11,564, and food for orphans was $7,825. Diet food expenditures were $689. Medical-related expenses included $606 for treatment and $1,650 for assistance. Additional allocations included $2,268 for stationery, $686 for supplies for butterfly patients, and $6,997 for clothing for beneficiaries. March 2024: The total expenses for March were $22,417. Food for PKU patients accounted for $11,246, while food for orphans came to $7,015. Diet food cost $688. Other significant costs included $565 for stationery, $1,650 for medical assistance, and $1,252 for medical treatment. April 2024: In April, expenses totaled $22,408. Food for PKU patients was $11,245, and food for orphans amounted to $8,062. Diet food cost rose to $1,451, while medical treatment accounted for $1,650. May 2024: Monthly expenses in May reached $21,054. Food for PKU patients totaled $11,625, and food for orphans amounted to $6,446. The organization spent $780 on diet food and $445 on educational needs. Medical treatment came to $1,757. June 2024: Junes expenses were higher at $31,208. A significant $19,983 was spent on food for PKU patients, and $7,364 went to food for orphans. Diet food cost $1,170. Medical treatment was divided into two allocations: $934 and $1,757. July 2024: Total expenses for July were $22,435. Food for PKU patients came to $10,608, and food for orphans totaled $8,436. Diet food costs were divided into two parts: $849 and $558. Medical treatment expenses amounted to $1,983. August 2024: In August, expenses amounted to $23,211. Food for PKU patients cost $11,136, and food for orphans was $7,847. Diet food expenses totaled $1,520, while medical treatment cost $1,983. Supplies for patients were $724. September 2024: September expenses reached $24,770. Food for PKU patients was $10,918, and food for orphans came to $8,193. Diet food cost $874. Medical treatment had four separate allocations: $2,078, $1,164, $475, and $1,069. October 2024: Total expenses for October were $26,034. Food for PKU patients totaled $11,245, and food for orphans was $9,301. Diet food cost $1,605, while medical treatment was $2,125. Additional expenses included $665 for stationery and $1,092 for medical assistance. November 2024: Novembers total expenses came to $28,499. Food for PKU patients was the largest expense at $13,750, with food for orphans totaling $8,352. Diet food cost $1,041. Medical treatment had three allocations: $1,413, $1,603, and $2,339. December 2024: The year concluded with December expenses totaling $28,209. Food for PKU patients cost $10,930, and food for orphans was $8,213. Diet food expenses were $1,209. Educational support cost $214. Medical treatment was allocated across three entries: $1,223, $3,087, and $2,339. Additionally, $994 (corrected from $995) was spent on supplies for disabled beneficiaries.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 October 2022.
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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