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Pelham Childrens Center Inc

EIN 13-2659498 · Pelham, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHILDCARE, EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO A CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE GRUP OF CHILDREN.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
38

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 31, 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. $1.2 million spent. THE PELHAM CHILDREN'S CENTER PRESCHOOL IS LICENSED TO ENROLL CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS THROUGH 5 YEARS OF AGE. IT OPERATES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30AM AND 6:00PM DURING WHICH IT PROVIDES A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AND NURTURING SETTING WHICH PERMITS PARENTS TO WORK KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE WELL CARED FOR. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE CHILDREN'S GROWTH IN ALL AREAS OF DEVELOPMENTAL - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL AND TO FOSTER POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM BY ENCOURAGING SKILLS THAT DEVELOP FEELINGS OF COMPETENCE AND LIKABILITY. THE SETTING AND SCHEDULE ARE DESIGNED TO PERMIT CHILDREN TO CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THE CHILDREN ARE SERVED A FAMILY STYLE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK EACH DAY.
  2. THE PELHAM CHILDREN'S CENTER AT THE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL OPERATES ONLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FROM 3PM TO 6PM ON MOST SCHOOL DAYS, AND FROM NOON UNTIL 6PM ON HALF DAYS. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SETTING IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN HAVE A SNACK, SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS, GET SOME PHYSICAL EXERCISE, EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS, AND DO SOME, IF NOT ALL OF THEIR HOMEWORK DURING THE HOURS BETWEEN THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY AND WHEN THEIR PARENTS CAN PICK THEM UP.
  3. $27,154 spent. N/A

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 July 1970.

    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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