Champions for Children
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We are a membership organization of women passionate about children's health and wellness who come together to raise our voices to ensure every child has access to needed resources in their communities, schools, and at home. Our volunteer Board of Directors, representing many backgrounds, experiences and interests, coalesce around our common mission of raising awareness and funds to impact the children's mental health crisis.
- Income
- $65,717
- Spending
- $50,012
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $48,246 spent. 1) On April 6, 2024, we held a Spring Walk & Education session entitled "Stepping Up for Children's Mental Health". This event provided the opportunity to learn about how parents and teachers can support their children, the community, and our schools to ensure children's mental health is supported. Jenna Borrelli, LCSW-C, Director of Wellness and Health at Bullis School, discussed the latest research on school mental health and provided resources to help attendees better support children's emotional and social well-being. 2) We held an event on World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024 to raise awareness of the need for a continued commitment to provide mental health services to children in the DC, Maryland and Virginia communities. We recognized thought leaders in this field (including Congressman Jamie Raskin, Dr. Lee Beers, Angela Alsobrooks, and Dr. Shelli Avenevoli) and raised funds to support the following 3 worthy organizations that support our mission: Lourie Center for Children's Emotional and Social Wellness, Morgan's Message and Generation Hope. Champions for Children helped fund the following for each of the grantees: 1-Adventist HealthCare Lourie Center for Children's Social and Emotional Wellness provides specialized mental health services for at-risk children. CFC support went towards funding emergency psychiatric screenings and crisis support for children ages 4-11, ensuring they get the care they need in their most critical moments. 2-Morgan's Message works to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in athletics. CFC donations were used to support peer-to-peer meetings at over 1,700 schools and campuses, as well as the continued production of their podcast, *The Mental Matchup*. 3-Generation Hope takes a two-generation approach, helping teen parents and their children achieve economic mobility through education and mental health services. CFC contributions helped provide tuition assistance, career support, and flexible mental health services.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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