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Washington Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics

EIN 91-1016402 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WASHINGTON CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (WCAAP) PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES AND WORKS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE, EVIDENCE-BASED, COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO PEDIATRIC CARE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIP.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
14
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$212,685, executive director

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $603,731 spent. IN 2024, THE WA-CHIP IMMUNIZATION LEARNING COLLABORATIVES DIRECTLY SUPPORTED 11 CLINICS IN FOUR COUNTIES TO IMPROVE VACCINATION RATES OF 4-TO-18-YEAR OLDS, IMPROVING RATES BY 17% AND SUPPORTED AN ADDITIONAL 11 CLINICS IN SIX COUNTIES TO INCREASE RATES OF VACCINATING AT AGE 9 TO PREVENT HPV BY 10%.
  2. $595,586 spent. FIRST YEAR FAMILIES IS A PROGRAM OF WA-CHIP THAT WORKS TO ADVANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ATTACHMENT/EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH, MATERNAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING & EARLY INTERVENTION.
  3. $129,872 spent. RELATIONAL HEALTH LEARNING COLLABORATIVE: WCAAP SUPPORTS PRIMARY CARE CLINICS AND THEIR MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO SUPPORT RELATIONAL HEALTH FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.
  4. $210,394 spent. WCAAP ASSESSES MEMBERSHIP DUES WHICH OFFER ITS MEMBERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS, IN ADDITION TO THOSE PROGRAMS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED. WCAAP'S MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE ENSURING PEDIATRICIANS' EXPERIENCE AND VOICES INFORM THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. WCAAP MAINTAINS CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STATE AGENCIES AND PROVIDES A LIAISING FUNCTION FOR PEDIATRIC HEALTH PROVIDERS WITH STATE AGENCIES OVERSEEING MEDICAID AND PUBLIC HEALTH. WCAAP MEMBER SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY. ANNUALLY WE TRAIN OUR MEMBERS IN HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES AND HOW TO SHARE THEIR STORIES TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS IN CHILD HEALTH NEEDS AND GAPS. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED ADVOCACY TRAINING MULTIPLE TIMES TO PRACTICING PEDIATRICIANS AND PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, OUR 2024 EDUCATIONAL FOCUS AND ASSOCIATED MEMBER BENEFIT WAS IN HEALTH EQUITY, PROVIDING QUARTERLY WEBINARS REACHING 271 PROVIDERS, AND FACILITATING A HANDS-ON LEARNING COLLABORATIVE, HELPING 30 PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS MAKE A MEASURABLE IMPACT ON DELIVERING EQUITABLE CARE FOR PATIENTS. CHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH BRINGS TOGETHER PRIMARY CARE, STATE AGENCIES, PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTH PLANS AND SCHOOLS TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. CHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH WORKS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE CARE, IMMUNIZATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH AND COORDINATION OF HEALTH CARE.

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? 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 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 February 2019.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: American Academy of Pediatrics Inc (Itasca, IL), EIN 36-2275597. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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