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Boyer Childrens Clinic

EIN 91-1316838 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BOYER IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS BY PROVIDING HOPE, COMPASSION AND SOLUTIONS FOR EACH FAMILY SERVED.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
126
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$218,241, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 35% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 (5)
  1. $5.1 million spent. THERAPY SERVICES (INCLUDING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY) HELP EACH CHILD TO MASTER SKILLS IN WALKING, CRAWLING, HOLDING, OR GRASPING FOR OBJECTS; SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRESSING; AND ORAL MOTOR SKILLS SUCH AS FEEDING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS ACQUISITION. IN 2024, BOYER PROVIDED 29,544 HOURS OF PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY.
  2. $1.9 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROMOTE A CHILD'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS IN AN EDUCATION SETTING, STARTING IN THE CHILD'S HOME UNTIL THEY ARE 18 MONTHS, AND CONTINUING AT BOYER'S INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS UNTIL AGE 3. BOYER'S INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WITH A CREATIVE AND FUN ATMOSPHERE WHERE CHILDREN OF DIFFERING ABILITIES CAN GROW AND LEARN TOGETHER. IN 2024, BOYER PROVIDED 10,036 HOURS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  3. $1.9 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, AND EDUCATIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS TO ENSURE PARENTS HAVE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE THEIR CHILD'S LIFELONG ADVOCATE. IN 2024, BOYER PROVIDED 21,335 HOURS OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.
  4. $812,052 spent. MEDICAL AND NURSING SERVICES PROVIDE CONSULTATION ON MEDICAL ASPECTS OF EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, INCLUDING MOTOR, COGNITIVE AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. BOYER'S NURSES ARE THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR FAMILIES WHEN ENGAGING IN SERVICES, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTION. DURING 2024, BOYER PROVIDED 1,174 COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS AND CHART REVIEWS.
  5. (Expenses $ 812,052 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) MEDICAL AND NURSING SERVICES PROVIDE CONSULTATION ON MEDICAL ASPECTS OF EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, INCLUDING MOTOR, COGNITIVE AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. BOYER'S NURSES ARE THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR FAMILIES WHEN ENGAGING IN SERVICES, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTION. DURING 2024, BOYER PROVIDED 1,174 COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS AND CHART REVIEWS.

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 November 6, 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 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 September 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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