Child Care Council of Nassau Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Child Care Council of Nassau envisions a future where every family in Nassau County can access high quality early learning. we empower familes with resources to make informed child care choices, strenghen the early childhood educator workforce through education and business support, advocate for policies that promote children's growth and family stability, and partner with community leaders to build a sustainable, high-quality child care system.
- Income
- $2.8 million
- Spending
- $2.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 8.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 91%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $146,826, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (4)
- $974,163 spent. The Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) program serves as Nassau County's central hub for connecting families, child care providers,employers, and community partners to high-quality early care and education resources. The program promotes access, affordability, and quality in child care, supports parental employment and family stability; strengthens the early childhood workforce, and advances equitable outcomes for young children.
- $656,873 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO FACILITATE THE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN NASSAU COUNTY.
- $479,260 spent. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ensures that young children in child care settings receive nutritious meals and snacks that support healthy growth, development, and learning. The program enhances child wellness, addresses food insecurity, and supports child care providers in meeting federal nutrition standards while remaining financially sustainable.
- $340,346 spent. The Infant-Toddler Module (IT) focuses on improving the quality, stability, and capacity of care for infants and toddlers, recognizing the critical importance of the first three years of life to brain development, attachment, and long-term outcomes. The program builds a skilled, supported, and sustainable infant-toddler workforce while increasing access to high-quality infant-toddler care for Nassau County families.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.