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Childrens Inn at Nih Inc

To keep families together during illness in a supportive, therapeutic, and educational environment.

Health Bethesda, MD EIN: 521638207 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Childrens Inn at Nih Inc

Discover the Children’s Inn at NIH, a non-profit offering free lodging, programs and support for pediatric patients undergoing treatment.

Founded
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E860
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To keep families together during illness in a supportive, therapeutic, and educational environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E860
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: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$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, Childrens Inn at Nih Inc 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 - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. 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

Childrens Inn at Nih Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Bethesda, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 521638207. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 183 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Childrens Inn at Nih Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521638207. 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 Inn at Nih Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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.

Childrens Inn at Nih Inc is located in Bethesda, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Childrens Inn at Nih Inc has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Childrens Inn at Nih Inc 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 large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 183 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Childrens Inn at Nih Inc. 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 Inn at Nih Inc 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 85%). 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.

Discover the Children’s Inn at NIH, a non-profit offering free lodging, programs and support for pediatric patients undergoing treatment. Childrens Inn at Nih Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $26M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Childrens Inn at Nih Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Inn at Nih Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521638207, 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
$10M-$100M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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
54

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JE
Jennie L••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Advancing Hope: The Future of Pediatric Cancer Research – The Children’s Inn at NIH - Oncodaily
Jun 2026
oncodaily.com
Form filed
$26.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Hospitalized Over the Holidays: Families Find Hope at The Children’s Inn at NIH - Montgomery Community Media
Dec 2025
www.mymcmedia.org
Form filed
$16.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Santa Rides Across The County With MCPD, Ending at the Children’s Inn at NIH, on Wednesday, December 11th - The MoCo Sho
Dec 2024
mocoshow.com
Children's Inn at NIH set to expand facility, construct new one in 2027 - NBC4 Washington
Nov 2024
www.nbcwashington.com
Children’s Inn at NIH breaks ground on project to make room for more families - WTOP
Nov 2024
wtop.com
Children's Inn at NIH set to expand facility, construct new one in 2027 - NBC4 Washington
Nov 2024
www.nbcwashington.com
Form filed
$12.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
The Children's Inn at NIH gives families hope for more than 30 years - NIH MedlinePlus Magazine (.gov)
Dec 2021
magazine.medlineplus.gov
First Lady Melania Trump Donates 150 Meals to The Children’s Inn at NIH - Montgomery Community Media
May 2020
www.mymcmedia.org
Fillmore hosts annual Rock & Roll for Children concert to benefit Children’s Inn at NIH - WTOP
Mar 2020
wtop.com
Melania Trump Celebrates Valentine’s Day at The Children’s Inn at NIH - Montgomery Community Media
Feb 2020
www.mymcmedia.org

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 183 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 183 officers 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 · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Childrens Inn at Nih Inc

What is Childrens Inn at Nih Inc?
Childrens Inn at Nih Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bethesda, United States. Discover the Children’s Inn at NIH, a non-profit offering free lodging, programs and support for pediatric patients undergoing treatment.
When was Childrens Inn at Nih Inc founded?
Childrens Inn at Nih Inc was founded in 1988.
Who leads Childrens Inn at Nih Inc?
Jennie Lucca serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Childrens Inn at Nih Inc located?
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, United States.
What is Childrens Inn at Nih Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Childrens Inn at Nih Inc trustworthy?
Childrens Inn at Nih Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Inn at Nih Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521638207.
What is Childrens Inn at Nih Inc's website?
http://www.childrensinn.org