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Maplewood School

EIN 11-1978365 · Wantagh, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MAPLEWOOD IS COMMITTED TO: PROVIDING ALL OUR CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND HAPPY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH LEARNING IS VALUED AS AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE; WORKING WITH CHILDREN TO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS OF SELF, SENSITIVITY AND TOLERANCE TO OTHERS, WHILE RESPECTING AND APPRECIATING EACH OTHER'S FEELINGS; ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO EXTEND THEIR RANGE OF INTERESTS AND NATURAL ENTHUSIASM WHILE ALLOWING THEM TO DEVELOP AS INDIVIDUALS, WITH CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM; PROVIDING SUPERIOR FACILITIES ON A SAFE, SPACIOUS, AND INVITING CAMPUS; PROVIDING THE IDEAL OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT AND A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN; STRIVING FOR OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL LIVING SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COMPREHENSIVE EXERCISE AND FITNESS, RHYTHMS AND DANCE, GAMES, TEAM SPORTS, COOPERATIVE GAMES, INDIVIDUAL SPORTS, AND AQUATICS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
239
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$102,060, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 127% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $3.2 million spent. OUR PICTURESQUE, COUNTRY LIKE SETTING PROVIDES THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS TO FULFILL THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL AND TO DEVELOP THE ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING WHICH WILL FOSTER THEIR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. OUR NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD AS A WHOLE. 113 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.WHEN SUMMER COMES, WE TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE WEATHER MOVING MUCH OF OUR PROGRAM OUTDOORS. WE ALSO ADD MANY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIM INSTRUCTION, COOPERATIVE GAMES, TEAM SPORTS AND FIELD TRIPS. OUR "SKILLS ORIENTED" PROGRAM ALWAYS TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE CHILD'S AGE, STRENGTH AND EXPOSURE TO EACH ACTIVITY. ADDITIONALLY, AGE APPROPRIATE FIELD TRIPS TO LOCAL PARKS AND MUSEUMS ENHANCE A CHILD'S SENSIBILITIES OF THE NATURAL WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. 648 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1977.

    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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