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Seattle Childrens Guild Association

EIN 91-1394056 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEATTLE CHILDREN'S GUILD ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THROUGH VOLUNTEER, PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS TO ENSURE HOPE, EXCELLENT CARE AND ADVANCED CURES FOR CHILDREN.

Income
$22.9 million
Spending
$22.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
3,000
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: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% 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 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    18 of 18 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 (2)
  1. $20.9 million spent. SEATTLE CHILDREN'S GUILD ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE TO INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION. WE SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF ALL OUR GUILDS BY PROVIDING INSPIRATION, FUNDRAISING ADVICE, AND RESOURCES.
  2. $459,957 spent. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF SEATTLE CHILDREN'S NEARLY 200 COMMUNITY GUILDS, WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. GUILD ASSOCIATION STAFF MEMBERS ALSO WORK TO TRAIN GUILD MEMBERS (VOLUNTEERS) TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE IMPORTANT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

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 June 1988.

    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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