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Cambodian Childrens Fund Endowment

EIN 88-3311531 · Santa Monica, CA

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

What it says it does

The specific purpose of CCFE is to exclusively support the activities of Cambodian Childrens Fund.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

The Cambodian Childrens Fund Endowment was established to grow investment portfolios and utilize the returns to exclusively support the activities of the Cambodian Childrens Fund (CCF) whenever funding needs arise. This initiative is a cornerstone of CCFs strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Additionally, we have successfully engaged donors to contribute to this endeavor, further strengthening CCFs fiscal resilience.The Endowments 2024 performance exceeded expectations, delivering a 9.95% return on investmentsurpassing the projected 6%. Since its inception in 2023, the annualized return stands at an impressive 10.5%.The Investment Committee and the board are satisfied with the portfolios performance relative to its risk profile and recommends maintaining the current allocations. They will continue to review the strategy alongside market conditions to determine if adjustments are warranted.In 2025, with an anticipated additional $2M allocation from CCFpart of an informal matching donationthe portfolio is expected to reach the $25M threshold. This milestone will qualify the endowment as a "Qualified Purchaser," unlocking access to premium alternative investment opportunities typically reserved for accredited investors, including evergreen vehicles.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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