Alliance for Childhood Diseases

What it reported doing in 2024

Cure 4 the kids (c4k) provides compassionate, multidisciplinary care to children and young adults. Services include personalized treatment plans, on-site diagnostics, in-house pharmacy access, and participation in clinical trials. C4k's commitment to quality is reflected in its accreditations from both the joint commission and the college of american pathologists (cap). C4k's support extends beyond medical treatment, offering families emotional, educational, and financial resources throughout their healthcare journey. C4k's highly specialized team of healthcare providers deliver evidenced-based care in a state-of-the-art facility where patients receive the support and dignity they deserve.c4k offers a wide range of highly specialized pediatric services designed to care for children with complex medical needs. Its oncology team focuses on treating cancers such as leukemia, brain tumors, and other solid tumors, providing therapies and access to cutting-edge clinical trials. In hematology, children with blood disorders including hemophilia and sickle cell disease receive comprehensive care, supported by on-site dispensing and administration of vital factor medications. Rheumatology services help diagnose and manage autoimmune conditions like juvenile arthritis and lupus, while the genetics department provides thorough evaluations and counseling for rare inherited disorders, assisting families with both current management and future planning. C4k's orthopedics specialists address bone and joint conditions, whether common or linked to cancer and genetic diseases. Recognizing the emotional toll of serious illness, behavioral health services extend psychological, cognitive, and social support to patients and families. Physical therapy programs are tailored to restore mobility and strength impacted by disease or treatment, and infusion services ensure safe and comfortable delivery of chemotherapy, biologics, and specialty medications.the clinic is also a hub for clinical research, offering children access to innovative therapies and experimental treatments that push the boundaries of pediatric care. A dedicated patient pharmacy provides individualized medication management and compassionate clinical support. To further streamline care, an on-site laboratory delivers same-day diagnostic testing, ensuring timely results that guide critical medical decisions.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 80.7%; rating input score 81
• Program expense ratio: 94.6%; rating input score 95
• Fundraising efficiency: $5.51 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 28th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 84.7%; rating input score 85; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 83.3%; rating input score 83; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 14.5%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.6; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.51; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 8.3%; rating input score 5; 5th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 7.2% per year; rating input score 100; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 5.8% per year; rating input score 100; 50th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 0.6% per year; rating input score 100; 9th percentile among comparable filings