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Carol Matheys Center for Children and Families Inc

EIN 41-1647445 · Oakdale, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAROL MATHEYS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AN AFFORDABLE HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT WILL GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW AS RESPONSBILE CITIZENS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, CHILD CARE FOR K-4TH GRADE, NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.

Income
$506,827
Spending
$510,379
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
16
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$86,184, executive director

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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $374,509 spent. THE VISION OF CAROL MATHEYS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS: AS OUR WORLD BECOMES MORE COMPLEX, THE NEED FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS OURS BECOMES EVER MORE IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES. CAROL MATHEYS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUR COMMUNITY WITH NEEDED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS, KEEPING THEM AFFORDABLE AND OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED FOR MANY FUTURE GENERATIONS. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS. OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS HAVE ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST QUALITY RATING OF 4 STARS FROM THE MINNESOTA PARENT AWARE FROM 2014-PRESENT. OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH HIGH QUALITY CARE BY BEING COMMITTED TO SMALL GROUPS, LOW TEACHER CHILD RATIOS AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF. OUR NUTRITION PROGRAMS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)GIVE ALL CHILDREN 2 NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS AND SNACKS EACH DAY.

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 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 December 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 1994.

    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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