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Baby University

EIN 47-4336051 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EQUIP PARENTS FOR THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, EMPOWERING THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY FROM CRADLE TO PURPOSE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
49
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$73,000, 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $609,914 spent. THE MOSAIC EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS QUALIFY FOR STATE CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES AND RAISES PRIVATE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS DO NOT QUALIFY. MOSAIC EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 IN TOLEDO'S OLD SOUTH END. IT'S AIM IS FOR EVERY CHILD TO BE KINDERGARTEN READY AND FOR EVERY CHILD IN THE OLD SOUTH END TO HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL OR CHILDCARE PROGRAM. WE DO THIS BY RAISING MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR STATE CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES. IN 2024, 10 CHILDREN RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND PRESCHOOL AND 90% OF 5 YEAR OLDS TESTED READY FOR KINDERGARTEN VS. THE NEIGHBORHOOD AVERAGE OF JUST 16%.THE MOSAIC EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS QUALIFY FOR STATE CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES AND RAISES PRIVATE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS DO NOT QUALIFY.
  2. $449,554 spent. BABY UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE LOW INCOME PARENTS ON BEST PARENTING PRACTICES. THE BABY U CLASS USES THE EVIDENCE BASED NURTURING PARENT CURRICULUM TO EDUCATE LOW INCOME PARENTS IN PARENTING BEST PRACTICES WHILE CONNECTING THEM TO MUCH NEEDED COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GRADUATE CLASS OFFERS BABY U GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN FOR FURTHER EDUCATION IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, PARENTING SKILL AND BUILDING RESOURCES TO GET OUT OF POVERTY. THEY INCREASE THEIR PARENTING SKILLS BY 40% IN PRE AND POST TESTING. BABY UNIVERSITY CONNECTS FAMILIES TO IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY SOCIAL SERVICES. 100% OF BABY U GRADUATES HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO SOME KIND OF SOCIAL SERVICE WITH AT LEAST 3 ONE ON ONE HOME VISITS.
  3. BABY UNIVERSITY INCREASES FAMILY LITERACY VIA READING WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDING BOOKS FOR HOME LIBRARY. 90% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORT NEVER READING TO THEIR CHILDREN PRIOR TO ATTENDING, AND AFTER ATTENDING 89% ARE READING TO THEIR CHILDREN MORE THAN 6 TIMES PER WEEK.

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 August 2015.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Barry University Inc (Miami Shores, FL), EIN 59-0624364. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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