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Child Care Coalition of the Niag Frontier Inc

EIN 22-2916451 · Buffalo, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE QUALITY AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE CARE AND LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES, CARE GIVERS, EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND EMPLOYERS.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
50
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$137,729, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    10 of 10 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 September 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 (7)
  1. $2.0 million spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP): THE CHILD AN ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS IN 1968 TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS, WELL BALANCED MEALS WHILE IN CHILDCARE. THE CACFP PROGRAM OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK (CCRN) PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENTS FOR QUALITY MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO MORE THAN 2200 CHILDREN ANNUALLY IN APPROX 280 FAMILY AND GROUP FAMILY AND LEGALLY EXEMPT DAY CARE HOMES. CCRN'S CACFP PROGRAM IMPACTS THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF AT RISK CHILDREN BY ENSURING PROPER DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROMOTING HEALTHY NUTRITION HABITS.
  2. $759,915 spent. CHILDCARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS: THROUGH ITS PARENT AND EMPLOYER REFERRED PROGRAM CHILDCARE RESOURCE NETWORK (CCRN) HELPS ERIE COUNTY FAMILIES FIND QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE CHILDCARE THAT MEETS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. STANDARD ONLINE AND TELEPHONER REFERRAL ASSISTANCE (FREE OF CHARGE) INCLUDES A LIST OF PROVIDERS WHO MEET FAMILY SPECIFIED CRITERIA. CCRN ALSO TRAINS CREDENTIALS AND OFFERS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES (NEARLY 2000 INDIVIDUALS TRAINED ANNUALLY). OUR EIGHT COUNTY WNY INFANT TODDLER NETWORK CONCENTRATES ON PARENT UNPROVIDED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGED 0 TO 3. CCRN RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM CONSULT ON DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE BEST OUTCOME FOR CHILDREN.
  3. $434,423 spent. CHILDCARE REGISTRATION PROGRAM: WORKING TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, THE CHILDCARE RESOURCE NETWORK REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) TO MONITOR AND REGULATE FAMILY CHILDCARE AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN ERIC COUNTY ERIE COUNTY. RESEARCH INCLUDES PROCESSING NEW AND RENEWABLE APPLICATIONS INSPECTING PROGRAMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH NYCOCFS HEALTHCARE REGULATIONS OVERSEEING CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 200 POTENTIAL AND EXISTING FAMILY AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE PROVIDERS EACH YEAR. ALSO, CONDUCT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS ON REGISTERED PROVIDERS AND ALL COMPLAINTS AND ILLEGAL PROVIDERS, CONDUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT BASED ON ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS OF STAFF, PROCESS FINGERPRINT WAIVERS AND STATE CENTRAL REGISTER CHECKS, PROCESS JUSTICE CENTER REGISTER CHECKS AND CONDUCT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AND APPROACH FOR SERIOUS AND REPEAT VIOLATIONS.
  4. $298,471 spent. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: TRAINING IS FUNDAMENTAL TO PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES, SEMINARS, AND CONFERENCES ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS COUNT TOWARDS THE HOURS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN PROVIDERS CERTIFICATIONS\LICENSURE. THROUGHOUT TRAINING, PERSONNEL WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN CONTINUE TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  5. $765,581 spent. LEGALLY EXEMPT
  6. $999,481 spent. INFANT TODLER
  7. $31,038 spent. PASS-THROUGH GRANTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 November 1988.

    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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