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Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church Incorporated

EIN 52-0591554 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BOARD OF CHILD CARE'S PURPOSE IS TO ENRICH COMMUNITIES, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME, ITS PROGRAM SPAN THE MID-ATLANTIC.

Income
$79.3 million
Spending
$84.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
925
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$456,011, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $76.0 million spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM (MARTINSBURG, WV) REDUCES RECIDIVISM RATES BY PROVIDING FULLDAY EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (MALES AND FEMALES). EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM (WASHINGTON, DC) - LOCATED IN SE WASHINGTON, D.C., THE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY CHILDCARE FOCUSED ON THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION FROM DIFFERENT SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. STRAWBRIDGE SCHOOL (BALTIMORE, MD) - A NON-PUBLIC SPECIAL AND REGULAR EDUCATION SCHOOL SERVING PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH AGE 21 IN A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT. THE SCHOOL SPECIALIZES IN SERVING YOUTH WHOSE NEEDS REQUIRE A SMALLER CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND DEEPER ENGAGEMENT BY THE EDUCATIONAL TEAM. THE SCHOOL COMMONLY SEES STUDENTS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, AS WELL OTHER LEARNING, HEALTH, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES. MENTAL HEALTH - LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPISTS AND CHILD PSYCHIATRISTS PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGHOUT EVERSTAND'S PROGRAM CONTINUUM (E.G. STRAWBRIDGE SCHOOL HAS CLINICIANS, MD RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS HAVE CLINICIANS). OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC (PASADENA, MD) - INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SESSIONS PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AGES 3 TO 18 AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOCUSED ON SERVING FAMILIES ON MEDICAID. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES CAMPUSES & PROVIDE ENGAGING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH WITHIN A SAFE, STRUCTURED SETTING. A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM COMPRISED OF MEDICAL, CLINICAL, RECREATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PROGRAM STAFF DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE, CUSTOMIZED TREATMENT PLAN FOR EACH CHILD IN CARE. LOCATIONS IN BALTIMORE, MD, DENTON, MD, AND MECHANICSBURG, PA. COMMUNITY GROUP HOMES KEEP RESIDENTS INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW THEM TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOL WHILE ALSO ACQUIRING INDEPENDENT LIVING AND JOB TRAINING SKILLS. THERE ARE FOUR HOMES IN MARYLAND AND TWO IN MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WRAP AROUND PROGRAM (MARTINSBURG, WV) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC, YOUTH AND FAMILY DRIVEN WAY OF RESPONDING WHEN CHILDREN OR YOUTH EXPERIENCE SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. GROWTH AND EXPANSION - ON JANUARY 1, 2019, EVERSTAND OFFICIALLY MERGED WITH THE UNITED METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN (UMHC), LOCATED IN MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. UMHC AND BCC SHARE HISTORY ROOTED IN FAITH AND DRIVEN BY A PASSION FOR SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. COMBINING THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER ENABLES US TO GROW AND EXPAND OUR MISSION THROUGHOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC, & LEARN BEST PRACTICES FROM ONE ANOTHER, AND ULTIMATELY IMPACT MORE LIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 March 1947.

    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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