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John Winthrop Nursery School Corporation

EIN 04-6141145 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
20.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
30
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$159,000, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. SCHOOL PROGRAM - THE JOHN WINTHROP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BELIEVES IN THE WONDER OF CHILDHOOD. THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES, OTHERS AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE SCHOOL CONSISTS OF A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES, WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME, WORK TOGETHER, AND ARE RESPECTED. TEACHERS FACILITATE THE LEARNING PROCESS BY PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS, AND BY ALLOWING THEM TO MAKE DECISIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR OWN INTERESTS. TEACHERS AND PARENTS WORK AS PARTNERS TO SUPPORT AND CULTIVATE EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. THE SCHOOL YEAR RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO EARLY OR MID-JUNE.
  2. $72,169 spent. SUMMER PROGRAM - CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ENROLL IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM AT JOHN WINTHROP. WE OFFER FIVE TWO- OR THREE- WEEK SESSIONS OF FUN, EXPLORATION, AND DISCOVERY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. DURING OUR SUMMER PROGRAM, CHILDREN WILL BENEFIT FROM THE CONTINUOUS CARE OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR TEACHERS. THE SUMMER PROGRAM FEATURES THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING AS OUR SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM WITH THE ADDITION OF DAILY OUTDOOR WATER PLAY AND SPECIAL EVENTS OR VISITORS DURING EACH SUMMER.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 February 1967.

    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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