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Promiseland Preschool Inc

EIN 26-0388539 · Kaufman, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION THROUGH A QUALITY PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM THAT FOSTER AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT AND NURTURES THE HEARTS, MINDS, AND SOULS OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
74
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$73,616, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    7 of 8 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 August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. PROMISELAND LEARNING CENTER PROUDLY SERVES CHILDREN FROM AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS THROUGH ITS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AND OFFERS A BEORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM FOR GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 12 YEARS. OUR MISSION REMAINS STEADFAST: TO TRANSFORM KAUFMAN COUNTY FOR CHRIST BY NURTURING THE HEARTS, MINDS, AND SOULS OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE AS WE LEAD THEM TO KNOW THEY ARE VALUED AND LOVED BY GOD. IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE REACHED AN ENROLLMENT OF 221 CHILDREN ACROSS OUR PROGRAMS. WE CONTINUED TO PRIORITIZE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT BY HOSTING VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FAMILIES AND OUR CENTER. PROMISELAND MAINTAINED A GOOD STANDING WITH OUR STATE LICENSING STANDARDS, AND WE CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN OUR PRACTICES AND STANDARDS FOR OUR TEXAS RISING STAR PROGRAM CERTIFICATION. KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDED: CHILD ASSESSMENTS AND PARENT CONFERENCES; STAFF PLANNING AND TRAINING TIME OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM; NOMINATED AND VOTED ON THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR; ATTENDED FROG STREET SPLASH CONFERENCE WITH TOP 3 TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES; CONTINUED PARENT ORIENTATIONS:SESSIONS WHERE PARENTS COULD LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAM, ASK QUESTIONS, AND ENGAGE WITH STAFF; CLASSROOM UPGRADES TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE; UPGRADES TO OUR PLAYGROUND TO ENHANCE CHILDRENS EXPERIENCES; PROMOTIONAL PRACTICES TO BETTER SERVE FAMILIES WHO ARE NEW TO THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $142,917 spent. PROMISELAND PARTICIPATES IN THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. THIS PROGRAM HELPS REIMBURSE THE COST OF FOOD FOR OUR 6-WEEK-OLD THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS ARE SERVED EACH DAY THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS CHILDREN AT OUR CENTER BY ENSURING THEY RECEIVE WELL-BALANCED, NUTRITIOUS MEALS DURING THE WEEK. WE HAVE MADE GAINS IN OUR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROGRAM THROUGH INCREASED TRAINING ON STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 January 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2011.

    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 August 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 October 2017.

    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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