Childrens Health Defense
Ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. The specific purposes of this corporation are to restore and protect the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental …
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Childrens Health Defense is a environment organization based in FRANKLIN LAKES, United States. Annual revenue: $16.0 million. EIN: 260388604.
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Mission
Ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. The specific purposes of this corporation are to restore and protect the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm to children's health.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Childrens Health Defense has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyChildrens Health Defense is a registered environment nonprofit based in Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260388604. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 123 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Childrens Health Defense's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260388604. 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.
Childrens Health Defense has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Childrens Health Defense is located in Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Childrens Health Defense has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Childrens Health Defense is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 123 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Childrens Health Defense. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Childrens Health Defense 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Childrens Health Defense is a environment organization based in FRANKLIN LAKES, United States. Annual revenue: $16.0 million. EIN: 260388604. Childrens Health Defense is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Childrens Health Defense are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Health Defense is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260388604, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHILDRENS HEALTH DEFENSE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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How Children’s Health Defense plans to cement its agenda beyond RFK Jr. - statnews.com
Article | Children’s Health Defense in legal battle with HHS - POLITICO Pro
RFK, Jr. invested in CRISPR gene editing company while his Children's Health Defense nonprofit vilifies the technology - Genetic Literacy Project
Children’s Health Defense Welcomes Mary Holland Back Following RFK Jr. Presidential Campaign Kickoff - Legal Reader
‘Historic Win’ by Children's Health Defense in Case Against FCC on Safety Guidelines for 5G and Wireless - Yahoo Finance
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 123 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 123 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Childrens Health Defense
- What is Childrens Health Defense?
- Childrens Health Defense is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Franklin Lakes, United States. Childrens Health Defense is a environment organization based in FRANKLIN LAKES, United States. Annual revenue: $16.0 million. EIN: 260388604.
- When was Childrens Health Defense founded?
- Childrens Health Defense was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Childrens Health Defense?
- Douglas R Kissell serves as CFO.
- Where is Childrens Health Defense located?
- Headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States.
- What is Childrens Health Defense's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Childrens Health Defense trustworthy?
- Childrens Health Defense has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Childrens Health Defense's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260388604.
- What is Childrens Health Defense's website?
- https://childrenshealthdefense.org