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East Hanover Cooperative Nursery School Inc

EIN 22-2722030 · East Hanover, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS NURSEY SCHOOL SHALL BE TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN, WHOSE AGE FITS THE DETERMINED AGE RANGE TO DEVELOP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS THROUGH ACTIVITY AND PLANNING, HEALTH AND SAFTEY HABITS, ACADEMIC READINESS AND MOTOR SKILLS.

Income
$208,480
Spending
$216,396
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
9
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$28,305, director (thru 11/2024)

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $209,985 spent. YOUNG 3'S PROGRAMWE WANT YOUR CHILD'S FIRST EXPOSURE TO SCHOOL TO BE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE THAT SETS THE TONE FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING. THE YOUNG 3'S PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THIS JOY OF LEARNING. IN ADDITION, AGE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS ARE EMPHASIZED, INCLUDING TAKING TURNS AND SHARING, LEARNING ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, AND USING KIND WORDS.DURING THIS YEAR, COLORS, SHAPES, AND LETTER AND NUMBER RECOGNITION IS INTRODUCED. FINE MOTOR SKILLS ARE HONED WITH ART PROJECTS AND CRAFTS THAT ARE BASED ON HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS. LARGE MOTOR SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND PLAY AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES WITH THE PARACHUTE, TUNNELS, AND LISTEN AND MOVE ACTIVITIES.PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THE FUN FROM SCHOOL HOME! EVERY MONTH, THE CHILDREN LEARN A NEW SET OF SONGS AND PARENTS RECEIVE THE WORDS SO THEY CAN SING ALONG. THREE-YEAR-OLD PROGRAMWE CONTINUE THE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SKILLS INTRODUCED IN THE YOUNG 3'S PROGRAM. FOR NEW STUDENTS, WE STRIVE TO MAKE THE CHILD'S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE AND ENJOYABLE ONE WHILE CREATING A SAFE PLACE FOR LEARNING AND MAKING FRIENDS. SOCIALIZATION IS PARTICULARLY STRESSED, INCLUDING INSTILLING THE VALUES OF FRIENDSHIP, SHARING, AND KINDNESS.THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFTS AND USING EXAMPLES FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND US, WE EMPHASIZE LETTER AND NUMBER RECOGNITION ALONG WITH SHAPES AND COLORS. EVERY DAY AT CIRCLE TIME WE GO AROUND THE ROOM TO EACH CHILD AND IDENTIFY COLORS ON THEIR CLOTHING AND LOOK AROUND THE ROOM TO IDENTIFY SHAPES. THE SEASONS AND THE CALENDAR ARE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING DAYS OF THE WEEK, MONTHS, YEAR.CHILDREN ALSO LEARN A NEW SET OF SONGS EACH MONTH TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AND THE SEASONS. ALONG WITH THE SONGS, CHILDREN ENTHUSIASTICALLY USE FINGER PLAY AND HAND MOTIONS TO INCORPORATE LARGE MOTOR SKILLS INTO THE FUN. LARGE MOTOR SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH PLAYING AT THE PLAYGROUND, CLIMBING THROUGH TUNNELS, AND PLAYING WITH THE PARACHUTE, OBSTACLE COURSE, AND SCOOTERS.FOUR-YEAR-OLD PROGRAMWE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A LOVING AND NURTURING ATMOSPHERE THAT FOSTERS SOCIAL SKILLS OF RESPECT, MANNERS, AND FRIENDLINESS. IN THIS CARING SOCIAL FOUNDATION, THE CHILDREN EAGERLY LEARN LIFE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS. THEY'LL ALSO LEARN THEIR PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES AND HOW TO WRITE THEIR NAMES, ALPHABET, AND NUMBERS. WE FOCUS ON LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, PROMOTING IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY BALANCED WITH STRUCTURE.LUNCH BUNCH PROGRAMTHE EAST HANOVER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL IS NOW OFFERING A LUNCH BUNCH PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING 3'S CLASS. THE TEACHER IS JENNIFER KNAPP. JENNIFER EARNED HER ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE FROM ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN GENERAL HUMANITIES FROM MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY. PREVIOUSLY, JENNIFER HAS BEEN WORKING AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AND AS AN ENRICHMENT TEACHER IN LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.

    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 November 2018.

    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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