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Alamance Partnership for Children

EIN 56-1884459 · Burlington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PARTNERSHIP SHARES INFORMATION AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ALAMANCE COUNTY FAMILIES IN CREATING AND SUSTAINING NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
17
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$121,682, executive director

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $2.8 million spent. NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMTHE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT A HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE IS PROVIDED FOR 490 ELIGIBLE FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN IN THE COUNTY. THE ALAMANCE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN CONTRACTS WITH ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM, REGIONAL CONSOLIDATED SERVICES HEAD START, AND LOCAL, PRIVATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS TO OPERATE PRE-K CLASSROOMS. ALL SITES HOLD 4-OR 5-STAR LICENSES AND CLASSROOMS HAVE 1:10 STAFF/CHILD RATIO. STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO MEET EDUCATION/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, FOLLOW EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS, PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, AND REFERRALS, USE AN EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM AND FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS.
  2. $606,135 spent. FAMILY SUPPORTPROGRAMS ASSIST PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN DURING THIS CRITICAL PERIOD OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND STRATEGIES FOR NURTURING, EDUCATING, AND CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ENGAGEMENT FOR EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE AND THE PROMOTION AND TEACHING OF EFFECTIVE LITERACY PRACTICES. LITERACY HEALTH AND RESOURCES PROGRAMS INCLUDED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, INCREDIBLE YEARS AND KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN.
  3. $148,710 spent. CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITYPROGRAMS HELP EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FACILITIES REACH AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THE PARTNERSHIP FAMILIES ACCESS AND AFFORD CHILD ENROLLMENT IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION SITES AND HELP EARLY EDUCATORS IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION AND WAGES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: QUALITY CHILD CARE, CHILD CARE SUBSIDY FUNDING, AND WAGE$ SALARY SUPPLEMENTS THROUGH STATE CONTRACT.
  4. $49,023 spent. HEALTH AND SAFETYEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND PARENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THEIR KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES, AND POLICIES REGARDING NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BE ACTIVE KIDS (OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT).
  5. $149,882 spent. PROGRAM PLANNING, COORDINATION AND EVALUATIONINCLUDES QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE INCLUDING DATA COLLECTION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, MONITORING, EVALUATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AND GRANTEES

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 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 June 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 February 1995.

    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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