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Giggle and Grow

EIN 45-5402598 · Wayne, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIGGLE AND GROW IS A NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIX. IT OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR BOTH WORKING AND NON-WORKING PARENTS WHERE THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE, SECURE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IS LICENSED BY THE OFFICE OF LICENSING. THE CENTER WORKS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, OFFERS DISCOUNTS FOR SIBLINGS AND SINGLE PARENTS, PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT EMBRACE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND OFFERS EXTRA SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR THOSE THAT NEED A FULL YEAR PROGRAM. THE CENTER EMPLOYS CERTIFIED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE TEACHERS WHO HAVE A PASSION AND DEDICATION TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION. AS A NON-PROFIT PROGRAM, WE WILL SEEK DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND EARMARK THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHPS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE.

Income
$905,959
Spending
$912,332
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
42
Highest pay
$129,333, executive di

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 (3)
  1. $755,121 spent. GIGGLE AND GROW IS A NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE SIX. ITS GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A WARM, LOVING, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES EXPLORATION, LANGUAGE, CRITICAL THINKING, QUESTIONING AND DISCOVERY. THE SCHOOL IS DEVOTED TO THE WHOLE CHILD BY CREATING AN ENGAGING LEARNING EVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR UNIQUENESS AND INDIVIDUALITY. EACH CHILD IS CHALLENGED AND ENCORAGED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHRE THEY ARE LOVED.
  2. $11,391 spent. GIGGLE AND GROW IS A NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE SIX. ITS GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A WARM, LOVING, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES EXPLORATION, LANGUAGE, CRITICAL THINKING, QUESTIONING AND DISCOVERY. THE SCHOOL IS DEVOTED TO THE WHOLE CHILD BY CREATING AN ENGAGING LEARNING EVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR UNIQUENESS AND INDIVIDUALITY. EACH CHILD IS CHALLENGED AND ENCORAGED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHRE THEY ARE LOVED.
  3. GIGGLE AND GROW IS A NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE SIX. ITS GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A WARM, LOVING, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES EXPLORATION, LANGUAGE, CRITICAL THINKING, QUESTIONING AND DISCOVERY. THE SCHOOL IS DEVOTED TO THE WHOLE CHILD BY CREATING AN ENGAGING LEARNING EVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR UNIQUENESS AND INDIVIDUALITY. EACH CHILD IS CHALLENGED AND ENCORAGED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHRE THEY ARE LOVED.

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 September 2012.

    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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