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Center for the Development of Children Inc

EIN 27-2271236 · Dover, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION OPERATES AS A PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN. ITS PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN, AT A PRESCHOOL LEVEL, IN A POSITIVE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$857,247
Spending
$757,557
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
13
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$82,800, president

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 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. $636,083 spent. THE CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, INC. OFFERS A 3 YEAR CURRICULUM OF HIGH QUALITY, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 2 THROUGH 5 YEARS. THE CHILDREN IN OUR CENTER ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WHICH FOSTER THE WHOLE CHILD. WE FOCUS ON THEIR SOCIAL, COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. EACH OF THE CLASSROOMS, STAFFED BY EXPERIENCED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHICH FOCUSES ON GOALS THAT ARE DEVELOPED BY THE DIRECTOR AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS. EACH CLASSROOM WORKS ON SPECIFIC GOALS, BUILDING FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND LEADING INTO THE NEXT. EACH CHILD IS ENCOURAGED TO REACH THESE GOALS AT HIS/HER OWN PACE AND DEVELOPMENTAL READINESS.

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? 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 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 2013.

    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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