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Portage Congregational Community Nursery Inc

EIN 38-1977393 · Portage, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PCCN PRESCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A MODEL PROGRAM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, PARENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY.FOR THE CHILDREN, WE STRIVE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE, HEALTHY AND LOVING, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN ARE ADDRESSED.FOR THE PARENTS, WE STRIVE TO KEEP THE PROGRAM AFFORDABLE AND AVAILABLE. IT IS OUR GOAL TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR SUPPORT AND EDUCATION.FOR STAFF, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT WILL ATTRACT AND RETAIN WELL-TRAINED PERSONNEL BY MAINTAINING GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS. WE ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF COOPERATION AND OPEN COMMUNICATION AMONG MEMBERS OF THE PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS HIGH EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF.

Income
$70,521
Spending
$99,892
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Highest pay
$47,250, director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $99,892 spent. OPERATES CO-OP PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-PRE K.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 March 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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