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Tots R US Daycare Ministries Inc

EIN 47-1366731 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BRING A DAYCARE MINISTRY TO A LOW INCOME COMMUNITY AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME CHILDREN. WE OFFER DIFFERENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE FAMILIES. SUCH AS QUALITY CARE, ADDITIONAL MEALS, FREE TRANSPORTATION, AND CULUTRAL EDUCATIONAL CLASSES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$960,611
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
29
Highest pay
$7,430, president

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    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 (1)
  1. $960,611 spent. GRADUATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM -HOLIDAY PARTIES FUNDED BY ME -BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY -FREE TO TRANSPORTATION TO ALL SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ALL YEAR -FED CHILDREN THAT WERE NOT ON THE FOOD PROGRAM -FIELD TRIPS THAT WERE FUNDED BY ME (ALL SUMMER) FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED; THE FAIR, CHUCKIE CHEESE, SMILEYS, MOVIES, ZOO, CHILDRENS MUSEUM ETC., -PURCHASED AN ABUNDANCE OF NEW FURNITURE & ITEMS FOR THE DAYCARE CHILDREN -PROVIDES FREE CHILDCARE FOR PARENTS WHO COULDNT AFFORD IT OR UNTIL THEY WERE APPROVED FOR STATE FUNDED ASSISTANCE -GAVE STAFF BONUSES

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 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 2024.

    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 2014.

    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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