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Child Care Resource Center of Cuyahoga County

EIN 34-1650004 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREPARING CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN EARLY EDUCATION AND BEYOND. STARTING POINT IS THE LEADING EXPERT IN QUALITY CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESOURCES IN NORTHEAST OHIO.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$14.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
91
Highest pay
$167,091, president & ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $10.4 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICES - STARTING POINT WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH 0-12 IN ASHTABULA, CUYAHOGA, GEAUGA AND LAKE COUNTIES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPLY OF CHILDCARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; AND BY PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITY. STARTING POINT SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE CHILDCARE CRISIS THROUGH THE PROJECT CAPACITY FOR CARE: REBUILDING THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM.
  2. $2.7 million spent. OTHER SERVICES: FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS - STARTING POINT GIVES EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION; START-UP AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE; GUIDANCE IN OBTAINING CREDENTIALS; CAPITAL LOANS AND GRANTS; A JOB BANK; RESOURCE LIBRARY AND ASSISTANCE IN ACCOMMODATING CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, HEALTH OR EMOTIANAL DISABILITIES. FOR THE COMMUNITY - STARTING POINT ENHANCES THE EARLY LEARNING AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EXPERIENCES OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PREPARING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION SHAPES EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME POLICIES; ASSESS NEEDS AND RESOURCES; EDUCATE AND CONSULT WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICIALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES; RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES AND ADVOCATE FOR GOOD LEGISLATION AND SUFFICIENT RESOURCES.
  3. $581,808 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - STARTING POINT SERVES AS AN INFORMATION HUB FOR FAMILIES. IT HELPS FAMILIES TO 1) FIND CONVENIENT CHILDCARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES AND OUT-OF SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 2) LEARN HOW TO CHOOSE QUALITY CHILD CARE AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 3) ACCESS SUBSIDIES OR SCHOLARSHIPS IF ELIGIBLE AND 4) SECURE CHILD CARE AND RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

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 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 2024.

    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 August 1990.

    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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