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Child Care Network Washtenaw Regional 4c

EIN 38-2160250 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the success of children, families, and the community through quality child care education, advocacy, and family support.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
46
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$138,842, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    16 of 16 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 September 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. $2.8 million spent. Family Support Program - The Family Support Program provides short-term child care tuition scholarships to help eligible families access safe, high-quality early care and education. By reducing the financial burden of child care, the program helps families reduce stress, maintain employment or pursue education, and move toward greater financial stability. Scholarships are awarded in Branch, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties. During the fiscal year, FSP leverage public and private funds to present early learning scholarship to 266 children. The tuition was provided to 102 early learning businesses.
  2. Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center (GSQ SE RC) - The GSQ SE RC supports early childhood educators of all types through on-site consultation and coaching, resources, and training opportunities, with the goal of improving the quality of care provided to young children. During the fiscal year, RC staff directly supported 227 licensed programs with quality improvement goals and engagement in the Great Start to Quality Levels. These programs have a combined license capacity of 14,216, which represents the potential number of young children positively impacted by this work. At the end of FY25, 43% of the 298 licensed home programs and 56% of the 485 licensed centers were engaged in quality improvement work beyond the foundational Level of Quality, Maintaining Health & Safety. For License Exempt Providers (LEPs), RC staff facilitated a total of 14 License Exempt Provider Pre-Service Trainings (LEPPTs) that were offered statewide via Zoom, with a total of 264 LEP attendees.
  3. Community Programs - Child Care Network operates a range of community-based programs that advance its mission to strengthen early childhood systems and support the child care workforce. During the fiscal year, 225 early educators attended the organization's annual Building on Behalf of Children (BBC) conference. Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, staff supported 97 early educators pursuing the Child Care Development Specialist credential and an additional 15 pursuing the Child Development Associate credential. Child Care Network's Family Child Care Networks served 104 licensed home providers and license-exempt providers, while 66 employers participated in the MI Tri-Share child care cost-sharing program. The organization certified 299 educators through 38 First Aid and CPR classes and completed 61 Health and Safety visits in the Eastern Region. In addition, Child Care Network launched Regional Child Care Coalitions in Region 6 (98 members) and Region 9 (120 members) to support cross-sector collaboration and child care system planning.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 October 1977.

    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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