Woodside Nursery School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Woodside Nursery School is a cooperative preschool dedicated to providing a nurturing, play-based learning environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in young children. Our mission is to cultivate curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning through meaningful play, family involvement, and community engagement.
- Income
- $253,815
- Spending
- $203,281
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 11.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 94%
- Employees
- 13
- Highest pay
- $45,537, trustee
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% 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
Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
- $152,260 spent. Woodside Nursery School offers half-day preschool programs for children ages 2 through 5, as well as enrichment classes for children ages 4 through 8 that are open to both enrolled and homeschooling families. The school provides developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction focused on early literacy, math readiness, social-emotional learning, and creative exploration. Enrichment sessions expand learning through hands-on experiences in art, science, nature, and creative problem solving. Each class maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to support individualized attention and a safe, engaging learning environment. During the tax year, the program served 84 children from the local community who attended from September to June.
- As a cooperative school, Woodside involves parents as active participants in their childs education. Families assist in the classroom on a rotating basis, support school events, and contribute to the operation of the school through committee work and board leadership. This model fosters a strong sense of community and shared responsibility among families and staff.
- The school hosts enrichment opportunities such as field trips, guest visits, and family events that extend learning beyond the classroom. Woodside also engages in local community outreach, including open houses, donation drives, and partnerships with nearby organizations to promote early childhood education and community involvement.
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
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 June 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 April 1995.
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.
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