Proof of Usefulness Report

Riley Children’s Foundation

Analysis completed on 2/15/2026

+428
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission represents the Riley Children's Foundation, a major, established non-profit with significant real-world utility and fundraising traction (approx. $73M annual revenue). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring inaccurate terminology (e.g., 'marketcap' for a non-profit, 'everyone' as audience) and lacking technical detail. While the entity's verified scale and impact warrant a high score, the lack of technological innovation and the low-effort response prevent it from scoring in the top tier of technology projects.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+396.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+428

Project Details

Project URL
rileykids.org
Description
Riley Children’s Foundation is the fundraising organization for Riley Children's Health and the founding organization that opened Riley Children's in 1924. Today Riley Children's is recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation and is the only comprehensive children’s research hospital in the state of Indiana. Riley Children’s Foundation also funds Camp Riley and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home and Billie Lou Wood Visitor Center.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline