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Compassion Child Care

EIN 45-4077445 · Sioux Falls, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EXIST TO STRENGTHEN WORKING-POOR FAMILIES SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF GOD'S LOVE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
75
Volunteers
158

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 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. COMPASSION CHILD CARE WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE DAYCARE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WHERE THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE COMPASSION OF GOD AND HEAR THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION USES EVERY ASPECT OF THE DAYCARE PROGRAM (ART, MUSIC, LANGUAGE, ETC.) TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO TREAT ALL CHILDREN WITH THE DIGNITY, EQUALITY, AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE AS CHILDREN CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD. LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OFTEN STRUGGLE WITH AFFORDABLE CARE AND TRADITIONAL DAYCARE HOURS OF OPERATION. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS LOWER INCOME WORKING FAMILIES THE MEANS TO ACCESS CERTIFIED, COMPREHENSIVE CHILDCARE AT A PRICE THAT ENABLES THEM TO STABILIZE THEIR OVERALL FINANCIAL LIFE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.EACH FAMILY PAYS A WEEKLY TUITION AMOUNT THAT IS DETERMINED BY REVIEWING THEIR INCOME AND DEBT. EACH FAMILY MEETS WITH A STAFF MEMBER AND A BOARD MEMBER EACH YEAR TO REVIEW THEIR TUITION AND DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT TO PAY. DAYCARE IS AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. AGE-APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SET DEVELOPMENT GOALS ARE OFFERED FOR EACH CHILD. THESE GOALS ARE COMMUNICATED TO PARENTS REGULARLY. ADDITIONALLY, PARENTS ARE OFFERED LIFE DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES AND COMMUNICATES OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT CAN HELP FAMILIES FLOURISH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 196 FAMILIES IN 2024. 91 PERCENT OF THE FAMILIES SERVED WERE AT OR BELOW 209 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. 78 PERCENT OF THE FAMILIES SERVED WERE BELOW 185 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.
  2. $337,228 spent. ONE OF COMPASSION CHILD CARE'S CORE VALUES IS BEING FAMILY FOCUSED. THAT CORE VALUE DRIVES A PROGRAM FOR SINGLE MOTHERS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A HOME. A TOTAL OF 6 MOTHERS AND 10 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN 2024. THE HOUSE MANAGERS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE MOTHERS AND PROVIDE A STABLE INFLUENCE IN THEIR LIVES. EACH MOTHER PAYS $300 A MONTH TO LIVE IN THE HOME AND THEY GET A PORTION OF THAT BACK IF THEY LIVE IN THE HOME FOR ONE YEAR. THE CHILDREN OF THE MOTHERS MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE DAYCARE IN ORDER FOR MOMS TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $14,668 spent. ONE OF COMPASSION CHILD CARE'S CORE VALUES IS BEING FAMILY FOCUSED, AND THEREFORE ALL FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A THREE WEEK RESOURCE CLASS. EACH FAMILY ATTENDED THE THREE WEEK RESOURCE CLASSES AND CHOSE CLASSES THAT WERE APPROPRIATE FOR THEM SUCH AS PARENTING, BUDGETING, UNDERSTANDING PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM, HEALTH INSURANCE, OR CAR BUYING. EACH FAMILY COMPLETED CLASS ASSIGNMENTS TO HELP THEM PUT INTO PRACTICE THE THINGS TAUGHT. THE CLASSES PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH FAMILY TO REVIEW THEIR CURRENT BUDGET, HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND CAR NEEDS.

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 June 2014.

    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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