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Seattle Childrens Foundation

EIN 91-1156519 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

Income
$232.1 million
Spending
$232.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
88
Volunteers
720
Highest pay
$856,470, sr vice pres & chief dev officer

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

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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. $210.0 million spent. SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION") SOLICITS AND RECEIVES PRIVATE GIFTS AND GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND ITS AFFILIATES, PRIMARILY SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. DONATIONS MADE TO THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT SEATTLE CHILDREN'S MISSION TO PROVIDE HOPE, CARE AND CURES TO HELP EVERY CHILD LIVE THE HEALTHIEST AND MOST FULFULLLING LIFE POSSIBLE. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS HELP FUND PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS, RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, UNCOMPENSATED CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WITH INSUFFICIENT MEDICAL COVERAGE, EDUCATION FOR PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES A CORPS OF PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR VOLUNTEERS IN INCREASING THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF CHARITABLE PLANNING AND THE CREATION OF CHARITABLE GIFT PLANS. ATTORNEYS, FINANCIAL ADVISORS, ACCOUNTANTS, INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON CHARITABLE GIVING STRATEGIES. TO SUPPORT THESE ADVISORS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, NETWORKING AND TRAINING EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND COMPLIMENTARY CASE CONSULTATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 December 1981.

    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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