Scottdale Early Learning Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Scottdale Early Learning provides high-quality early childhood education and family support services for children from infancy through Pre-K. The organization supports school readiness through center-based early learning, family engagement, developmental support, and community partnerships designed to strengthen outcomes for children and families.
- Income
- $2.9 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- -0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 69%
- Employees
- 77
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $115,013, chief executive officer
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: 40 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $2.4 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SCOTTDALE EARLY LEARNING'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION IS EVIDENT IN OUR NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR. OUR LARGEST PROGRAM, FOCUSED ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING A NURTURING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG LEARNERS. THIS PROGRAM HAS NOT ONLY ENHANCED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BUT ALSO PROMOTED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. ACADEMICALLY, OUR STUDENTS HAVE EXCELLED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SCREENER(ASQ-3 AND ASQ-SE2). FURTHERMORE, OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE HAS RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN OUR STUDENTS' LITERACY AND MATH PROFICIENCY, SHOWCASING OUR FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS. OUR PROGRAM'S IMPACT EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE PROUD TO SEE OUR YOUNG LEARNERS GROW INTO RESPONSIBLE, COMPASSIONATE, AND CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS, WHO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, WE PLACE A SIGNIFICANT EMPHASIS ON EMBRACING DIVERSITY, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD FEELS VALUED, RESPECTED, AND CELEBRATED FOR THEIR UNIQUE QUALITIES. THIS YEAR, WE HAVE ALSO FOCUSED ON ENHANCING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ARE A CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT EDUCATORS. TWO ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ARE OUR COMMITMENT TO EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS HAVE ENSURED THAT ALL CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES, RECEIVE THE SUPPORT AND CARE THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE ARE EXCITED TO CONTINUE OUR WORK IN PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR YOUNG LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- $416,470 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS: SCOTTDALE EARLY LEARNING'S STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT HAS YIELDED REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PAST YEAR. OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR PROGRAMS. ONE OF OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS HAS BEEN THE EXPANSION OF OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS, ENABLING US TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE INDIVIDUALS THAN EVER BEFORE. Through our community programs, we've been able to offer essential services such as resources for food distribution, family resources, clothing donations, school supplies and more and access to vital resources for families in need. In times of crisis, our community outreach efforts have been a beacon of support. We've provided crucial assistance and resources to individuals and families facing unexpected challenges mental health support or having individualized conversations with families to provide strategies and support to build home school connections for their child's overall development. Our dedication to collaborative partnerships has played a pivotal role in our success. Strengthening ties with local organizations, government agencies, and businesses has allowed us to pool resources and expertise, maximizing our community impact. Finally, our commitment to environmental stewardship has led to innovative sustainability programs. Initiatives such as recycling programs, organic gardening, and solar energy utilization have earned us recognition as a 'Green Learning Facility,' setting an example for environmental responsibility in our community. These accomplishments reflect Scottdale Early Learning's mission to serve, support, and empower our community, promoting not only individual well-being but also the overall health and vitality of the communities we call home. AT SCOTTDALE EARLY LEARNING, WE UNDERSTAND THE PROFOUND IMPACT A STRONG AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY CAN HAVE ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CHILDREN. OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO OUR DEDICATION TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR YOUNG LEARNERS AND FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AMONG FAMILIES. IT'S THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH, AIMING FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT, STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY, AND ACTIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT A CHILD'S GROWTH EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. BY ENGAGING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WE PROVIDE A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT BROADENS HORIZONS AND INSPIRES CURIOSITY. TRUST AND COLLABORATION AMONG PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE CRUCIAL TO CREATING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN THRIVE. WE INSTILL VALUES OF EMPATHY, RESPECT, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN OUR CHILDREN, ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEER WORK AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. SCOTTDALE EARLY LEARNING IS A PLACE WHERE DIVERSITY IS CELEBRATED, AND INCLUSIVITY IS NURTURED. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS ACTIVELY ENCOURAGED AS WE BELIEVE THAT PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ARE A CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT EDUCATORS. OUR GOAL IS TO SHAPE NOT ONLY THE MINDS BUT ALSO THE HEARTS OF OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM, WE STRIVE TO CREATE RESPONSIBLE, COMPASSIONATE, AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS IS ACADEMICALLY ENRICHED AND PREPARED TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THROUGH OUR DOORS IS ACADEMICALLY ENRICHED AND PREPARED TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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