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Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Inc

EIN 90-0779996 · Brookhaven, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE KIDS BETTER TODAY AND HEALTHIER TOMORROW.

Income
$2.8 billion
Spending
$2.5 billion
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9,998
Highest pay
$3.0 million, trustee - sys/mac/fdn/hsoc

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    76 of 86 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 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)
  1. $2.2 billion spent. THE CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2008 AND WORKS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION AND VISION OF CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA. IN 2024, CHILDREN'S HAD 9,998 HOSPITAL AND EVENT VOLUNTEERS. IN 1998, ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC. AND SCOTTISH RITE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CAME TOGETHER TO FORM CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA - ONE OF THE LARGEST PEDIATRIC SYSTEMS IN THE COUNTRY. THE NEW SYSTEM HAD A SINGLE PRIORITY: FAMILY-CENTERED CARE. IN 2006, CHILDREN'S ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES AT HUGHES SPALDING CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, GROWING THE SYSTEM TO THREE HOSPITALS AND MULTIPLE OUTPATIENT LOCATIONS AND URGENT CARE CENTERS. IN 2024, THE THREE HOSPITALS OPERATED BY CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, INC. PROVIDED 789 LICENSED BEDS AND MANAGED 1,248,089 PATIENT VISITS, 453,482 UNIQUE PATIENTS, 29,004 HOSPITAL DISCHARGES, 190,483 INPATIENT DAYS, 1,210,068 OUTPATIENT VISITS, 45,576 SURGICAL CASES (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT), MORE THAN 238,969 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS, 187,026 URGENT CARE CENTER VISITS AND 21,406 TELEMEDICINE VISITS. CHILDREN'S ALSO MANAGED 57,334 CALLS FROM PARENTS ACROSS GEORGIA TO THE CHILDREN'S NURSE ADVICE LINE. MARCUS AUTISM CENTER IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK WITH THEM. MARCUS AUTISM CENTER OFFERS INTEGRATED ADVANCED CLINICAL, BEHAVIORAL, EDUCATIONAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A SINGLE ORGANIZATION TO REDUCE THE STRESS FOR FAMILIES THAT USE OUR SERVICES. MARCUS AUTISM CENTER HAD ITS BEGINNINGS AS THE MARCUS DEVELOPMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER AT EMORY UNIVERSITY IN 1991. SINCE THEN, WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT, MARCUS AUTISM CENTER HAS TREATED MORE THAN 49,175 CHILDREN. IN 2024, THEY CARED FOR MORE THAN 6,475 INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS, MORE THAN 335 DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS AND 49,175 CLINICAL VISITS, CONDUCTED RESEARCH, AND PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. TOGETHER WITH FAMILIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND FOUNDATIONS, MARCUS AUTISM CENTER IS STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL. MARCUS AUTISM CENTER STRIVES FOR FULLER INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER INTO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE, BETTER ACCESS FOR FAMILIES TO APPROPRIATE CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ENHANCED FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND TRAINING. THE CENTER'S SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS SUPPORT, OPPORTUNITY, ENCOURAGEMENT, PRIDE, COMMITMENT AND DETERMINATION.

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

  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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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