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EIN 27-4898652 · Holland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUPPORT, SO ALL CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$976,726
Spending
$884,335
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
21
Highest pay
$108,029, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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, 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. $740,402 spent. READY FOR SCHOOL WORKS TO STRENGTHEN EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES THROUGH COLLABORATION, NAVIGATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM, AND REFERRALS TO STATE AND FEDERAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE HELP ME GROW CARE COORDINATION TEAM SUPPORTED FAMILIES THROUGH COORDINATED REFERRALS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATED HIGH-QUALITY SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH ITS KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP, WHICH HAS DEMONSTRATED STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL READINESS OVER 10 YEARS. THROUGH REACH OUT AND READ, TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE BOOKS AND LITERACY-FOCUSED GUIDANCE INTO WELL- CHILD VISITS. DURING THE YEAR, 242,114 WELL-CHILD VISITS INCLUDED BOOKS AND RELATED CONVERSATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATED WITH OTTAWA AREA ISD TO DEVELOP AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DASHBOARD TO IDENTIFY CHILDCARE OPENINGS AND CONNECT FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A STATEWIDE REACH OUT AND READ ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CONTRACTED WITH THE FOUNDING MEDICAL DIRECTOR. READY FOR SCHOOL WORKS TO STRENGTHEN EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES THROUGH COLLABORATION, NAVIGATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM, AND REFERRALS TO STATE AND FEDERAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE HELP ME GROW CARE COORDINATION TEAM SUPPORTED FAMILIES THROUGH COORDINATED REFERRALS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATED HIGH-QUALITY SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH ITS KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP, WHICH HAS DEMONSTRATED STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL READINESS OVER 10 YEARS. THROUGH REACH OUT AND READ, TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE BOOKS AND LITERACY-FOCUSED GUIDANCE INTO WELL- CHILD VISITS. DURING THE YEAR, 242,114 WELL-CHILD VISITS INCLUDED BOOKS AND RELATED CONVERSATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATED WITH OTTAWA AREA ISD TO DEVELOP AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DASHBOARD TO IDENTIFY CHILDCARE OPENINGS AND CONNECT FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A STATEWIDE REACH OUT AND READ ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CONTRACTED WITH THE FOUNDING MEDICAL DIRECTOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 July 2011.

    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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