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Christ Church Preschool

EIN 02-0615760 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A CHRISTIAN SETTING FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX MONTHS AND FIVE YEARS.

Income
$464,210
Spending
$439,788
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
35
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$49,400, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 138% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $316,589 spent. THE CHRIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A CHRISTIAN SETTING FOR CHILDREN WHO WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP RESPECT AND POSITIVE FEELINGS FOR OTHERS. WE TAUGHT APPROXIMATELY 120 CHILDREN FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, IN 9 CLASSROOMS WITH 20 WELL-QUALIFIED TEACHERS 5 DAYS PER WEEK. WE STRUCTURE OUR TIME TOGETHER TO OFFER A BALANCE OF FREE PLAY AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATE FOR THE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MATERIALS, BOOKS, AND TOYS THAT ENHANCE THE CHILDREN'S EXPERIENCES AND REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF THE CHILDREN THEMSELVES. OUR STAFF OF EXPERIENCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS ENTHUSIASTICALLY ENCOURAGES YOUR CHILD TO REACH HIS POTENTIAL AND WILL TREAT HIM WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. THE CHILDREN WILL:-HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK WITH SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS AS WELL AS ALONE-PLAY AND WORK IN CENTERS-SING AND LISTEN TO MUSIC, STORIES, AND POEMS-BE EXPOSED TO DRAMA AND THE CREATION OF STORIES-USE VARIOUS ART SUPPLIES, SUCH AS PAINT, CRAYONS, CHALK, PAPER, MATERIAL SCRAPS, SCISSORS AND GLUE AS A FORM OF SELF-EXPRESSION-PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC AND MOVEMENT-HELP PLAN HIS/HER OWN EXPERIENCES AND BUILD HIS/HER SELF-ESTEEM AND SOCIAL SKILLS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY OUTSIDE-PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIPS, GODLY PLAY, AND CHAPEL

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2024.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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