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Oberlin Early Childhood Center

EIN 23-7313925 · Oberlin, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CHILDHOOD CENTER IN OBERLIN, OHIO FOR UP TP 100 CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE CENTER PROVIDES A UNIQUE, CHILD CENTERED CAMPUS FOR ANYONE IN NEED REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL ABILITY.

Income
$759,901
Spending
$878,384
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
25
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$67,223, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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. $795,515 spent. THE CENTER PROVIDED CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION TO OVER 135 CHILDREN. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: 24 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES RECEIVED OVER 300 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TWO STAFF CONTINUED COLLEGE TOWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREES THROUGH THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL TEACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND THE CENTER SUPPORTED TWO INTERNS FORM LORAIN COUNTY JVS, TWO STUDENT TEACHERS, ONE FROM ASHLAND UNIVERSITY AND ONE FROM BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY AND TWO INTERNS FROM LORAIN COUNTY JVS. OVER 1250 VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE PROVIDED IN THE CLASSROOM AND FOOD PROGRAM. THE FOOD PROGRAM SERVED 31,500 HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS AND 18750 SNACKS. THE CHILDREN ENJOY FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, HOMEMADE MEALS MADE WITH WHOLE GRAINS (NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP OR ADDED PRESERVATIVES) AND GRASS FED BEEF FROM A LOCAL FARMER. TEACHERS ALSO SCREENED 100% OF THE CHILDREN AND PROVIDED 42 VISION SCREENING TO PRESCHOOLERS. CHILDREN ALSO ENJOYED DANCE AND DALCROZE CLASSES DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1973.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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