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Partners in Child Development Inc

EIN 04-2800853 · Andover, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AT A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL, FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORTING THE FAMILY UNIT AND WORKING WITH EACH CHILD TO DEVELOP HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$10.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
162
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$176,039, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $7.0 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION:OUR EARLY INTERVENTION ("EI") PROGRAM EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-3 WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR ARE AT RISK FOR DELAYS. OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE CHILD'S HOME OR CHILDCARE SITE, AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY, AS SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH MASSHEALTH, PRIVATE INSURANCE OR THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ("DPH"). WE PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS THAT ARE EMBEDDED IN FAMILIES' DAILY ROUTINES AND ARE RESPECTFUL OF EACH FAMILY'S CULTURE AND LEARNING STYLE. OUR HIGHLY-SPECIALIZED AND EXPERIENCED STAFF WORK IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS FOR BOTH EVALUATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. OUR TEAM IS DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND PASSIONATE ABOUT CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR LIVES SERVING TWO CATCHMENT AREAS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE LAWRENCE AND LOWELL CATCHMENT AREAS.
  2. $1.5 million spent. ANDERSON SCHOOL: ANDERSON SCHOOL IN ANDOVER, MA IS A CHAPTER 766 APPROVED PRIVATE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AGES 3-12 YEARS OLD WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS TO MAXIMIZE EACH STUDENT'S INDEPENDENCE, LEARNING, AND GROWTH. OUR HIGHLY-SKILLED, EXPERIENCED, AND DEDICATED STAFF PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING. OUR STIMULATING CLASSROOM SETTING INCLUDES SPECIALLY DESIGNED CLASSROOMS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE AND ACTIVE LEARNING. HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIOS INCLUDING NURSES IN EACH CLASSROOM ENABLES OUR 11-MONTH PROGRAM TO HAVE NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERS EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. FAMILY SUPPORT IS PARAMOUNT, AND WE PROVIDE VARIOUS ON-SITE CLINICS AND SERVICES TO HELP OUR PARENTS.
  3. $715,215 spent. WOODBRIDGE SCHOOL:WOODBRIDGE SCHOOL IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A SAFE, JOYFUL AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY. LOCATED IN ANDOVER, MA, THIS YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL IS LED BY EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE TEACHERS. LEARNING IS ORGANIC; ACHIEVED THROUGH EXPLORATION, OPEN-ENDED PLAY, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. OUR PROGRAM IS BASED ON AN EMERGENT CURRICULUM INCORPORATING A REGGIO-INSPIRED PHILOSOPHY RESPECTING EACH CHILD'S CURIOSITY TO FIND JOY AND LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY. OUR LOW STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO ENABLES INDIVIDUALIZED STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND THRIVE. TEACHING PRACTICES ARE ALIGNED WITH BEST PRACTICE MODELS IN EARLY EDUCATION WHILE OUR FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF WORKING PARENTS.

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 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 June 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 April 1984.

    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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