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Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation

EIN 01-0285449 · Farmingdale, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE OR FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH AN INTEGRATED FAMILY-FOCUSED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND LONG TERM SUCCESS. PROMOTE FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS THAT RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO PARENT AS THE PRIMARY EDUCATORS, NURTURERS, AND ADVOCTES FOR THEIR CHILDREN, THAT ENCOURAGE A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN DECISION MAKING AND OTHER PARENT TRAINING/INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OPTIONS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CHILD CARE NEEDS OF INCOME ELIGIBLE FAMILIES THAT SUPPORT ECONOMIC SELF- SUFFICIENCY. EXPAND EXISTING COLLABORATIVE AND PARTNERSHIP EFFORTS WITH STATE, PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND EARLY CARE PROVIDERS TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE QUALITY SERVICES AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PROVIDE OR SPONSOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF AND PROVIDERS. PROVI

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
99
Volunteers
386
Highest pay
$130,383, agency direc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $4.1 million spent. CHILD EDUCATION - FULL YEAR, PART YEAR HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 5 AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SOUTHERN KENNEBEC COUNTY.
  2. $409,761 spent. FOOD - CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES MEALS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN HEAD START & CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.
  3. $647,291 spent. CHILD CARE AND OTHER - PROVIDE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE EARLY CARE OPTIONS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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