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Mt Olive Child Care & Learning Center

EIN 22-2157202 · Budd Lake, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF INCOME.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
37
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$143,631, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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 December 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 (1)
  1. $1.0 million spent. MT. OLIVE CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER, INC. (THE "CENTER") WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 AS A NON-PROFIT CHARITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY: REGARDLESS OF INCOME. OVER 8,000 RESIDENTS OF MORRIS, SUSSEX, AND WARREN COUNTIES, AS WELL AS SURROUNDING AREAS, HAVE BEEN SERVED OVER THE PAST 49 YEARS. THE CENTER SERVES UP TO 110 CHILDREN, AGED 6 WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS, ON A YEAR 'ROUND BASIS FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. VALUE ADDED SERVICES ARE INCLUDED: NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DEVELOPMENTAL AND HEALTH SCREENINGS, PARENTING PROGRAMS (INCLUDING A FREE PARENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR "AT-RISK" FAMILIES), AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE INCLUDED. THE CENTER HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) SINCE 1993 FOR ALL PROGRAMS: FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE YEARS FOR MEETING AND MAINTAINING RECOGNIZED TOP STANDARDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN 10 AREAS: POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, CURRICULUM, TEACHERS AND TEACHING PRACTICES, ASSESSMENT, NUTRITION AND HEALTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT, PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT. NIN ADDITION, THE CENTER EARNED 4 STARS IN NEW JERSEY'S QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (GROW NJ KIDS) IN MID-2017 FOR MEETING HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS. IN JANUARY 2024, THE CENTER RENEWED ITS 4 STAR RATING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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