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The Child Development Center at Queens College Inc

EIN 11-2883910 · Flushing, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF A DAY CARE CENTER FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN, OPERATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING QUEENS COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH CHILD CARE NEEDS.

Income
$465,239
Spending
$526,037
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$255,762, president

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 170% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 9 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 (1)
  1. $506,609 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT QUEENS COLLEGE PROVIDES QUALITY CHILD CARE AND AN EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH THE STUDENT-PARENT AND THE CHILD. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR STUDENT-PARENT'S CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 10. PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES ON-CAMPUS CARE AND EDUCATION ACCORDING TO FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES THAT ACCOMMODATE PARENTS' NEEDS. THE CENTER OFFERS A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE STRENGTH AND VALUE OF HUMAN DIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CENTER'S CIRRICULUM CENTERS ON DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, WHICH STIMULATE CHILDREN'S INTELLECTUAL AND CREATIVE ABILITIES, ENHANCE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACQUISITION OF SOCIAL SKILLS. INDEPENDENCE IS ENCOURAGED BY GIVING CHILDREN THE FREEDOM TO MAKE CHOICES. EACH CHILD IS VIEWED AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH HIS/HER OWN RATE OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

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 1991.

    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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