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Childhelp Inc

EIN 95-2884608 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDHELP EXISTS TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN. WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Income
$45.4 million
Spending
$46.0 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
288
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$636,830, co founder/ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 13 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 June 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 (6)
  1. $11.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - THE CHILDHELP ALICE C TYLER VILLAGE OF CHILDHELP IN LIGNUM, VIRGINIA IS CHILDHELP'S LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY. THIS FACILITY HOUSES CHILD VICTIMS OF SEVERE NEGLECT AND ABUSE WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION WITH REGARD TO BEHAVORIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THE VILLAGE HOUSED AN ESTIMATED 104 CHILDREN. THE VILLAGES IS LOCATED IN A RURAL SETTING ALLOWING THE PROGRAM TO UTILIZE TREATMENT SUCH AS ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY, ART THERAPY AND ORGANIZED WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES, OTHER CHILDHELP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES INCLUDE GROUP HOMES IN CALIFORNIA.
  2. $7.8 million spent. FOSTER CARE - CHILDHELP HAS FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA AND TENNESSEE AND GROUP HOMES IN CALIFORNIA. THESE AGENCIES PROVIDE FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE WITHIN THEIR STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. CHILDHELP OPERATES FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION AGENCIES AND GROUP HOMES DESGNED TO PROVIDE STABILIZATION, TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND TO EQUIP FOR SUCCESSFUL AND LIFE SKILLS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 2025, CHILDHELP'S 3 FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION AGENCIES PROVIDED SERVICES TO 282 CHILDREN.
  3. $3.6 million spent. ADVOCACY/DIAGNOSTIC: CHILDHELP PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION FOR ISSUES OF CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT AND AT RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH. CHILDHELP'S ADVOCACY PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS, WHICH PROVIDE A ONESTOP LOCATION FOR INTEGRATED SERVICES FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, PEDIATRICIANS AND TRAUMAFOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS. CHILDHELP HAS ADVOCACY CENTERS IN ARIZONA AND TENNESSEE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THESE ADVOCACY CENTERS PROVIDED SERVICES TO OVER 14,616 CHILDREN.
  4. $2.2 million spent. HOTLINE: CHILDHELP NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE (1-800-4-A-CHILD), IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, AND STAFFED BY PROFESSIONAL CRISIS COUNSELORS WHO CAN PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS IN OVER 170 LANGUAGES. IT SERVES CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES, AND CANADA. ALL CALLS, TEXTS, AND CHATS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. THE HOTLINE SERVICED 85,028 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  5. $4.7 million spent. CHILDHELP'S PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: CHILDHELP IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO EQUIP CHILDREN WITH SAFETY SKILLS, INCREASE ADULT AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE AND THEIR ROLE IN PREVENTION, AND PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT AND REPORTING. PUBLIC AWARENESS OUTREACH OCCURS THROUGH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS INCLUDING: CHILDHELP'S WEBSITE (WWW.CHILDHELP.ORG); SPECIAL EVENTS; PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CAMPAIGNS; MEDIA OUTREACH, PROVIDING SPEAKERS FOR COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL FORUMS, AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS.
  6. $2.2 million spent. CHILDHELP SPEAK UP BE SAFE: A NATIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES CHILDREN CRUCIAL SAFETY SKILLS TO PREVENT OR INTERRUPT CYCLES OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND BULLYING (INCLUDING ONLINE ABUSE), AND EMPOWERS THEM TO SEEK HELP FROM TRUSTED ADULTS. AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS, ALONG WITH RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND TRAINING FOR FACILITATORS. SPEAK UP BE SAFE SERVED 351,766 CHILDREN DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 May 1961.

    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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