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Sheboygan Human Rights Association Inc

EIN 39-1077483 · Sheboygan, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS A FEDERAL & STATE FUNDED PRESCHOOL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. GROWING GENERATIONS CHILDCARE CENTER PROVIDES ENHANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY FAMILIES.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
107
Volunteers
307
Highest pay
$123,428, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 October 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START OFFER CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR POVERTY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 TO GIVE THE BEST ADVANTAGES AND HEAD START THEY NEED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN. DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS HELP TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL DELAYS AND DELIVER INTERVENTIONS SERVICES IF NEEDED. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PARENT AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND EVENTS TO PROMOTE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS, AND FUTURE SUCCESSES. SHEBOYGAN COUNTY'S HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 192 CHILDREN AND 178 FAMILIES. CHILDREN IDENTIFIED WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WAS 14% FOR THE YEAR. THIS INCLUDES 22 INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM'S (IEP'S) AND 1 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP'S).
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A NON-PROFIT, LICENSED, EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE CENTER CALLED GROWING GENERATIONS CHILDCARE. GROWING GENERATIONS PROVIDES CURRICULUM BASED CHILDCARE SERVICES BY PLANNING EACH DAY TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MUSIC, LITERACY, MATH, SCIENCE, CREATIVE PLAY. DAILY PLANNING ALSO INCLUDES STRUCTURED AND UNSTRUCTURED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE POSITIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. GROWING GENERATIONS CARES FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO 12 YEARS AND IS LOCATED IN THE PLYMOUTH INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER. GROWING GENERATIONS CLASSROOMS PARTICIPATE IN INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BUILDING. FUTURE PLANS ARE FOR GROWING GENERATIONS AND EARLY HEAD START TO COLLABORATE TOGETHER TO OFFER CENTER-BASED SERVICES AT ST. ANDREW PRESCHOOL AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN SHEBOYGAN.
  3. $185,639 spent. THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HEAD START, ALSO COLLABORATES WITH TWO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE PRE-KINDERGARTEN (4K) EDUCATION CLASSES. THE 4K COMMUNITY APPROACH BENEFITS INCLUDE: FEWER TRANSITIONS FOR CHILDREN, INCREASED CONTINUITY OF CARE, AND INCREASES THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE SETTINGS FOR 4K CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. FOR HEAD START CLASSROOMS, THIS COLLABORATION OFFERS EXTENDED DAY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO 88 HEAD START CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR.
  4. $165,353 spent. WE OVERSEE, MONITOR, AND OPERATE THE CHILDREN AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) WHICH IS A REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM UNDER USDA. WE MEET OR EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVING HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO ALL OF OUR HEAD START AND GROWING GENERATIONS CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUCTION FOR USDA. OUR MENUS ARE ON A 7 WEEK CYCLE OF ROTATION AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 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 October 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 June 1995.

    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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