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Community Coordinated Child Care

EIN 39-1165742 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION THROUGH INTEGRATED SUPPORT AND EQUITABLE PRACTICES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
22
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$116,741, executive director

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM IS FUNDED AS PART OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT. THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) PROVIDES FUNDING TO HELP CHILDREN IN SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOOD. IN WISCONSIN THE FOOD PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. CACFP ADDRESSES THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN FAMILY CHILD CARE THROUGH EDUCATION, PROGRAM OVERSIGHT, AND FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED.
  2. $525,951 spent. CHILD CARE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE 4-C TRAINING & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT OFFERS HIGH QUALITY TRAININGS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL AGE CAREGIVING AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS. TRAINING EXPERIENCES ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE SKILLS, STRATEGIES, PRACTICES, AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE EDUCATOR. TRAININGS ARE REGISTRY APPROVED AND ARE REFLECTIVE OF WISCONSIN'S CORE COMPETENCIES FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. TRAININGS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES OF PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, YOUNGSTAR, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.
  3. $475,649 spent. CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL: THE REFERRAL PROGRAM IS READY TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN LOCATING QUALITY, REGULATED CHILD CARE THROUGH CONSULTATION AND REFERRALS FROM A DATABASE OF OVER 1,000 CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GREEN, JEFFERSON, ROCK, SAUK, WALWORTH, AND OTHER COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM GUIDES FAMILIES IN FINDING, SELECTING, AND UTILIZING CHILD CARE BASED ON SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE FAMILY. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS CORPORATE CHILD CARE PLANNING TO EMPLOYERS TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING CHILD CARE NEEDS OF THEIR EMPLOYEES AND TO SUPPORT A PLAN FOR SERVICES TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE NEEDS.OUR RESOURCE ROOM AND RESOURCES ON THE ROAD VAN PROVIDE EARLY CARE PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES WITH A LIBRARY OF HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS FOR USE IN THEIR PROGRAMS.4-C IS IN THE PROCESS OF BECOMING AN OFFICIAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, PROVIDING PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES.
  4. $290,219 spent. FAMILY CHILD CARE CERTIFICATION: THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (IN PARTICIPATING COUNTIES) IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING STANDARDS OF REGULATION FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN EARLY CARE. CERTIFICATION STAFF ALSO HELP PROVIDERS SUCCEED IN THEIR BUSINESS PRACTICES BY OFFERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT.

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 July 1973.

    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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