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Trinity Nursery School for Tots

EIN 23-2228017 · Berwyn, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUALIZED, AGE-APPROPRIATE, CREATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN 2 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, WITH A VARIETY OF LEARNING AND WEEKLY MUSIC, GYM, NATURE CENTER AND LIBRARY CLASSES, AS WELL AS OPTIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. CERTIFIED IN MARCH 2020 BY DHS, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES.

Income
$875,791
Spending
$818,325
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
37
Volunteers
115
Highest pay
$61,767, school 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $580,645 spent. NAEYC ACCREDITED AND LICENSED BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA AS A PRIVATE, ACADEMIC SCHOOL WITH ENROLLMENT OF 147 IN OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSES AND "PARENTS & TODDLERS" PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL'S CURRICULUM INCLUDES INTRODUCING READING SKILLS, POETRY, LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, ARTS & CRAFTS, AS WELL AS WEEKLY MUSIC AND GYM CLASSES. THE FACILITIES INCLUDE AN ENCLOSED PLAYGROUND AND A LARGE INDOOR PLAY AREA - BOTH WELL EQUIPPED TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE MOTOR SKILLS. HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL CLASSES ARE HELD SEPTEMBER THROUGH THE END OF MAY. STUDENTS MAY STAY FOR A LUNCH PROGRAM OR PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT CLASSES WHICH EXPAND THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM WITH A VARIETY OF TOPICS. A SUMMER CAMP SESSION (HALF DAY FOR TWO WEEKS) IS TYPICALLY OFFERED IN JUNE WITH LEARNING, GAMES, CRAFTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THE SCHOOL IS LICENSED WITH DHS AS A CHILD CARE CENTER.

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 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 June 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 February 1984.

    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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