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Criterion Child Enrichment Inc

EIN 22-2592997 · Milford, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. CRITERION BELIEVES IN THE STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY AND ITS CAPACITY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN.

Income
$29.2 million
Spending
$26.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
361
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$230,600, chief administrative officer

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $21.8 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM - SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3 WHO EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR ARE AT RISK FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BECAUSE OF HEALTH OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS INCLUDE EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO INCORPORATE INTERVENTION OBJECTIVES INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FAMILY'S HOME, THE CHILD'S DAYCARE, THE EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER OR OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - HEALTHY FAMILIES IS A PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME PARENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 24. YOUNG PARENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT, INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO HOME VISITS, FAMILIES HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, FIELD TRIPS AND DINNERS. HEALTHY FAMILIES STAFF CAN ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED AGENCIES TO COORDINATE SERVICES FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO ABLE TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACCESSING BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICAL CARE. THE REGIONAL CONSULTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ENHANCED SERVICES TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO DEMONSTRATE COMPLEX AND EXTENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AND MEDICAL/HEALTH NEEDS. WELCOME FAMILY IS A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A UNIVERSAL, ONE-TIME VISIT TO MOTHERS WITH NEWBORNS. THE ONE-TIME VISIT IS CONDUCTED BY A MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NURSE AND LASTS APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES. A FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALL IS ALSO PROVIDED TWO TO THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VISIT TO DOCUMENT OUTCOMES OF REFERRALS MADE DURING THE HOME VISIT. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND MOTHERS WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FEE. MOTHERS ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION BUT ANY CAREGIVER IS ELIGIBLE, INCLUDING FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS, ADOPTIVE, AND FOSTER PARENTS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. CHILD CARE - THE RISE AND SHINE ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 1 MONTH AND 5 YEARS OF AGE. EACH CLASSROOM OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL COMPETENCY IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE CARING FOR AND EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN. THE RSA PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EARLY COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY SKILLS.

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 October 13, 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 July 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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