The CHOC Foundation exists to generate community awareness and resources for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and CHOC at Mission, supporting specific strategies that underscore the hospitals' local and national leadership in prevention, treatment and research programs. CHOC Foundation's fundraising activities are guided by six philanthropic aspirations: to provide quality medical care for all children; to treat chronic and catastrophic illnesses; to emphasize illness and injury prevention; to support the well-being of children; to achieve medical breakthroughs; and to serve as a community leader and partner in the care of children.

Our Mission: To provide the resources necessary for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and CHOC at Mission to nurture, advance and protect the health and well-being of children.

Our Values:

• Excellence
  Setting and achieving the highest standards in donor stewardship and accountability
• Compassion
  Responding to donors with sensitivity and respect
• Innovation
  Advancing philanthropy for all children and families in new and cost-effective ways
• Collaboration
  Encouraging donors and the community to work together to best serve our children
• Service
  Understanding and exceeding donor expectations and needs

Foundation Resources

• Download a copy of our 501(c)3, 509(a)1 letter
• Click here for a list of our Board of Directors
• Download our Foundation Fact Sheet
• CHOC 2007-2008 Annual Report
• Foundation Publications

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How the Money is Spent
Program Expenses: 85.6% Administrative Expenses: 2.5% Fundraising Expenses: 11.8%