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Child Care Connection Inc

EIN 22-2698190 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILD CARE CONNECTION PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND EDUCATION TO GIVE EACH CHILD THE VERY BEST START IN LIFE.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
35
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$112,683, executive director

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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (4)
  1. $997,441 spent. CHILD CARE SUBSIDY SUPPORT - CHILD CARE CONNECTION ADMINISTERS THE STATE AND COUNTY SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. ACTIVITY INCLUDES DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY; CASE MANAGEMENT; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; CONFIRMATION OF CARE WITH THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN'S CHOICE; AS WELL AS, THE REVIEW AND VERIFICATION OF MANUAL ATTENDANCE, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISCREPANCY LOGS; AND THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAININGS TO EDUCATE PARENTS AND PROVIDERS ON USE OF THE STATE'S ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE/PAYMENT SYSTEM AS WELL AS ALL SUBSIDY SERVICES. THE AGENCY ALSO PROCESSES AND ISSUES PAYMENT FOR COUNTY SUBSIDY PROVIDERS. FAMILIES OF 4,395 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SUBSIDY PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $351,353 spent. REFERRAL PROGRAMS - REFERRAL PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS/GUARDIANS IN FINDING AVAILABLE CHILD CARE THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO FAMILIES LIVING AND WORKING IN MERCER COUNTY, ENHANCED REFERRAL SERVICES TO PARTICIPATING CORPORATE EMPLOYEES AND PARTICIPANTS IN WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY. SERVICES INCLUDE CONSULTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND INFORMATION IN AREAS OF DEPENDENT CARE FOR FAMILIES, CONSUMER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN AND CHILD CARE. THERE WERE 11,390 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.
  3. $430,081 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF EARLY CARE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR PRACTITIONERS IN THE CHILD CARE FIELD. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRAINING SESSIONS DIRECTED TOWARD EARNING THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL, ON-SITE TRAININGS AT CENTERS, PARENT TRAININGS, AND QUALITY CHILD CARE ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING INFANT AND TODDLER TRAININGS, AND QUALITY INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE IN TARGETED CHILD CARE ENVIRONMENTS. THERE WERE 636 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.
  4. $349,845 spent. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCLUDE BUILDING THE SUPPLY OF CHILD CARE THROUGH FAMILY CHILD CARE REGISTRATION; ADMINISTRATION OF FAMILY, FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR CARE OPTIONS, AND COORDINATION OF ENHANCED CARE NETWORKS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRAINING AND REGISTRATION OF SELF-EMPLOYED PARTICIPANT PROVIDING CHILD CARE IN THEIR HOMES, AS WELL AS, INSPECTIONS, MONITORING, INVESTIGATING OF COMPLAINTS, AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REGULATIONS. THERE WERE 99 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.

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 April 1987.

    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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