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Durhams Partnership for Children

EIN 56-1892432 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IN DURHAM ENTERS SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED, WE LEAD COMMUNITY STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 5, AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING AND ECHANCE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY CARE.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$13.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
20
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$135,342, exectuive director (outgoing)

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $7.7 million spent. QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - BASED ON RESEARCH SHOWING THE LONG-TERM IMPACT ON EARLY EDUCATION, THE PARTNERSHIP FOCUSES ON STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE, INCREASE ACCESS TO CHILD CARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES, AND SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO OFFERS NC PRE-K, A QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM PROGRAM FOR 628 AT RISK FOUR YEAR OLDS. THE PARTNERSHIP IS A DURHAM PRE-K PARTNER. DURHAM PRE-K IS A COUNTY-FUNDED INITIATIVE THAT ENSURES ALL 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN DURHAM COUNTY HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN. THE PARTNERSHIP MANAGES TWO FEDERAL GRANTS TO PROVIDE FULL COMPREHENSIVE EARLY HEAD START SERVICES TO 172 INFANTS AND TODDLERS (0-3) VIA TWO PROGRAM MODELS, CENTER-BASED AND HOME BASED SERVICES.
  2. $3.1 million spent. HEALTH, EARLY INTERVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT - PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH IS CRITICAL TO A CHILD BEING IN THE BEST CONDITION TO LEARN. IN RESPONSE TO THIS NEED, DURHAM'S PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INVESTS IN A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE BASED/EVIDENCE INFORMED PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONS. THE PARTNERSHIP FUNDS A CONTINUUM OF FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMMING IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH IN DURHAM COUNTY INCLUDING LINKING FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CURRICULUM-BASED PARENT EDUCATION AND LITERACY SERIES, CONSULTATION AND TRAINING ON CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, INTENSIVE HOME VISITING PROGRAMS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CHILD SAFETY SUPPORT. A LITERACY PROGRAM PROVIDES BOOKS AND ENCOURAGE EARLY LITERACY TO REACH MORE THAN 9,000 CHILDREN THROUGH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY.
  3. $2.1 million spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING - THE PARTNERSHIP FUNDS A COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ACTIVITY AND A PROGRAM COORDINATION AND EVALUATION ACTIVITY, BOTH OF WHICH FOCUS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ACTIVITY CREATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS; DEVELOPS, MANAGES, AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES; AND COORDINATES EVENTS IN ORDER TO BUILD AWARENESS OF ISSUES AFFECTING YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. TH PROGRAM COORDINATION AND EVALUATION ACTIVITY CONDUCTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MONITORING, EVALUATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS. SEVERAL COMMUNITY BASED INIATIVES ALSO FALL UNDER PROGRAM COORDINATION: TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE, DURHAESS.

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 December 1994.

    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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