Network for the Development of Children of African Descent
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Network for the Development of Children of African Descent exists to strengthen the cultural connections within communities of African descent that promote, sustain and enhance the healthy development of our children. Program activities include child and parent literacy activities, educational resources and professional development training for educators and service providers.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $998,152
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 49%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $115,454, 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $773,981 spent. Family Literacy Programs: NdCAD operates literacy programs for children, youth and families that include: free book distributions, an after-school reading tutorial program, parent education classes and educational resources to support learning at home. The programs aim to help students and families improve reading and education outcomes that lead to school success.2024 Highlights- Distributed approximately 3,000 free books to children and families.- Provided afterschool tutoring to 182 K-8th grade students, all of whom demonstrated gains in reading skills, reading levels and improved school/academic performance.- Provided parent education classes and support services to 112 parents who reported increased involvement in their children's education and improved confidence to advocate for themselves and their families.- Hosted monthly gatherings for 200 families to build parent-to-parent networks and share information that supports healthy child development and improved education outcomes.- Distributed NdCAD's home learning curriculum to approximately 200 families that helped parents and children learning together while building strong literacy foundations in homes.
- $124,555 spent. Educational Resources & Professional Development TrainingNdCAD provides a range of educational resources and professional development training seminars for educators and youth/family service providers. Our training programs help providers become more effective in their work with children and families. In 2024, approximately 1,300 educators, administrators, youth workers, and child/family advocates participated in our training programs. Participating organizations included schools, community organizations and government employees who provide services to children and families. Participants reported receiving great benefit from the training, helping them become more effective and responsive to the needs of children and families with whom they work.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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