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Bounce Childrens Foundation

Bounce children's foundation transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.

Health Deerfield, IL EIN: 474495431 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Bounce Childrens Foundation

Join us at Bounce Children Foundation, where we foster positive experiences for children. Become a member, volunteer, or donate for the cause.

Founded
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E86
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Bounce children's foundation transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E86
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 25.98%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 2 red flags
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 31.0% of total expenses ($136,760 of $441,641).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2020)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bounce Childrens Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bounce Childrens Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bounce Childrens Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Deerfield, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 474495431. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $526K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

Bounce Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474495431. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bounce Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Bounce Childrens Foundation is located in Deerfield, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bounce Childrens Foundation has $526K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bounce Childrens Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $526K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for Bounce Childrens Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bounce Childrens Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Join us at Bounce Children Foundation, where we foster positive experiences for children. Become a member, volunteer, or donate for the cause. Bounce Childrens Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $526K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Bounce Childrens Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bounce Childrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474495431, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2020 filing

JO
Joan S••••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2020 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bounce Childrens Foundation

What is Bounce Childrens Foundation?
Bounce Childrens Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Deerfield, United States. Join us at Bounce Children Foundation, where we foster positive experiences for children. Become a member, volunteer, or donate for the cause.
When was Bounce Childrens Foundation founded?
Bounce Childrens Foundation was founded in 2015.
Who leads Bounce Childrens Foundation?
Joan Steltmann serves as CEO.
Where is Bounce Childrens Foundation located?
Headquartered in Deerfield, IL, United States.
What is Bounce Childrens Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bounce Childrens Foundation trustworthy?
Bounce Childrens Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bounce Childrens Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 474495431.
What is Bounce Childrens Foundation's website?
http://www.bouncechildrensfoundation.org