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Southern Adirondack Child Care Network Inc

EIN 14-1755478 · Glens Falls, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$990,917
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
9
Volunteers
10

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $417,884 spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION AND PROVIDING HEALTHY MEALS TO CHILDREN AND RECIEVE REIMBURSEMENT TOWARDS CREDITABLE FOODS SERVED TO CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE.
  2. $281,662 spent. CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL - THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE NETWORK PROVIDES NO COST SERVICES TO HELP PARENTS IN THEIR SEARCH FOR CHILD CARE BY HELPING FAMILIES BECOME INFORMED CONSUMERS ABOUT QUALITY CHILD CARE AND BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON THE TYPES OF OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE NETWORK ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH STARTING AND MAINTAINING SAFE, HEALTHY AND QUALITY CHILD CARE SETTINGS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. THE NETWORK SHOWS EMPLOYEES HOW TO ESTABLISH A VARIETY OF EMPLOYER SUPPORTED CHILD CARE SERVICES. THE NETWORK ALSO KEEPS THE COMMUNITY INFORMED ABOUT CHILD CARE ISSUES.
  3. $194,243 spent. LEGALLY EXEMPT PROGRAM - THE CHILD CARE NETWORK IS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK AS THE LEGALLY EXEMPT CHILD CARE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT AGENCY SERVING WASHINGTON, WARREN AND HAMILTON COUNTIES. THE CHILD CARE UNITS IN EACH COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICE WILL PAY A CHILD CARE SUBSIDY FOR WORKING PARENTS AND/OR PARENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL WHEN THE CHILD CARE PROVIDER IS APPROVED AND ENROLLED AS A LEGALLY EXEMPT PROVIDER.
  4. $32,856 spent. OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE STABILIZATION PROGRAM, THE BEST START GRANT AND WORKFORCE RETENTION, AND THE WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTY ARPA PROGRAMS.
  5. OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE STABILIZATION PROGRAM, THE BEST START GRANT AND WORKFORCE RETENTION, AND THE WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTY ARPA PROGRAMS.

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 May 1994.

    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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