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Tiny Tots and Little Tykes Pre-School Inc

EIN 41-1527628 · West St Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A LOVING, WHOLESOME, SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES EACH CHILD IN HIS/HER SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ONE THAT ENCOURAGES EACH CHILD TO DEVELOP A GOOD AND ACCURATE SELF-CONCEPT. TINY TOTS & LITTLE TYKES IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF A FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. THIS CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE OPERATED FOR PROFIT, BUT RATHER SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF TINY TOTS & LITTLE TYKES IS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE: EDUCATIONAL: TO PROVIDE QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX (6) WEEKS THROUGH TWELVE (12) YEARS, BY MEANS OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED CURRICULUM THAT INSTRUCTS AND TRAINS WITH A VIEW TOWARD ENHANCING SOCIAl AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYS A REGULAR FACULTY OF QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND CAREGIVE

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
41
Highest pay
$110,902, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $1.4 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX (6) WEEKS THROUGH TWELVE (12) YEARS, BY MEANS OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED CURRICULUM THAT INSTRUCTED AND TRAINED WITH A VIEW TOWARD ENCHANCING SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYED A REGULAR FACULTY OF QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS, AND ENGAGED IN RECOGNIZED BEST PRACTICE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $31,412 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION HAD A SAFETY NET IN PLACE FOR ENROLLED FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY. THESE FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OR ASK TO PAY A REDUCED RATE/SLIDING FEE.
  3. $3,557 spent. ENRICHMENT/RESOURCE PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AN ENRICHMENT/RESOURCE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MUSIC,STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS; AND STORYTELLING, THEATER, AND MAGIC TAUGHT BY HIGHLY-RATED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. TINY TOTS ALSO SPONSORS CULTURALLY AND SOCIALLY-ENRICHING FIELD TRIPS FOR THE CHILDREN AS A PART OF ITS ENRICHMENT/RESOURCE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 2025.

    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 May 1987.

    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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