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Child Care Resource Center

EIN 34-1601127 · Lorain, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
20
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$131,366, executive 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM THE CCRC IS A SPONSOR FOR THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. THE CHILD AND ADULT FOOD PROGRAM REIMBURSES EARLY EDUCATION PROVIDERS FOR SERVING HEALTHY MEALS TO CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. IN THE YEAR ENDED IN 2025, PARTICIPANTS IN THE CCRC'S CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM SERVED 1,080,100 MEALS TO CHILDREN IN HOME AND CENTER BASED EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. PARENT, PROVIDER AND COMMUNITY SERVICESTHE CCRC COMPLETES FREE COUNSELOR ASSISTED SEARCHES FOR CHILD CARE BASED ON THE FAMILY'S NEEDS AND OFFERS AND ELECTRONIC CHILD CARE SEARCH ON OUR WEBSITE- CCRCINC.COM. CCRCINC.COM ANSWERS PARENTING QUESTIONS - CONNECTS FAMILES WITH FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO HELP THEM PAY FOR CHILD CARE AND WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE WEBSITE GIVES FAMILIES INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN THEY CHOOSE A CHILD CARE SETTING AND OFFERS PARENT WORKGROUPS AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR PROVIDERS' PARTICAPATION IN OHIO'S QUALITY RATING SYSTEM, STEP UP TO QUALITY - ADMINISTERS THE ASQ 3 AND ASQ SE ONLINE SCREEING TOOLS FOR PROVIDERS - OFFERS WORKSHOPS TO EARN THE CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CDA) CREDENTIAL - OFFERS CONTRACTED, ON SITE, OHIO APPROVED WORKSHOPS LEADING TO STEP UP TO QUALITY RATINGS - ARE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH RELIABLE ASSESSORS - CONSULTS WITH EMPLOYERS ABOUT EARLY LEARNING/CHILD CARE - CONNECTS EMPLOYERS WITH CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO MEET EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND REDUCE ABSENTEEISM - PROVIDES DATA FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH AND PLANNING - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO MEET WITH, VISIT AND SEE EARLY EDUCATION FIRSTHAND.CHILD CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS IS A BRAND NEW AUTOMATED APP THAT CONNECTS JOB-READY SUBSTITUTES WITH CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN NEED OF QUALITY CHILD CARE STAFF. SUBSTITUTES CAN BE USED AS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, USED TO FILL A GAP. THE SERVICE ALSO ALLOWS STUDENTS, STAY AT HOME MOMS, AND TEACHERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME SUBS. WORKING FULL OR PART-TIME HOURS TO MEET THEIR BUSY SCHEDULES. WHETHER YOU NEED A "SIDE HUSTLE OR MAY BE TRYING OUT LOCATIONS FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT, CHILD CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS IS FOR YOU!
  3. $47,973 spent. OTHER PROGRAMSTHE CCRC OFFERS BUSINESS SERVICES TO EARLY EDUCATION PROVIDERS INCLUDING USE OF A FULLY EQUIPPED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE : ADMINISTERS CHILD CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS, A SUBSTITUTE AND JOB PLACEMENT TOOL, COMPLETES BACKGROUND CHECKS (STATE AND FEDERAL), PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION FOR START UP OF NEW CHILD CARE BUSINESSES.CHILD CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS IS AN AUTOMATED PLATFORM, EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUSED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBSTITUTE POOL SERVICES DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN OHIO.

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 May 1989.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Child Care Resource Center Inc (Chatsworth, CA), EIN 95-3081695. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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