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Community Child Care Center of Delray Beach Inc

EIN 59-1264435 · Delray Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY BUILDING ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ASPIRATIONS. FOR OVER 56 YEARS, ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS HAS PROVIDED ENRICHING PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THROUGH EARLY LEARNING, OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME, TEEN ENGAGEMENT, AND SUMMER CAMPS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE EMPOWERED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM STRENGTHENS FAMILY RESILIENCE BY OFFERING RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE THAT PROMOTE STABILITY AND GROWTH.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
116
Volunteers
605
Highest pay
$279,268, 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 25

    17 of 17 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. $5.4 million spent. ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS HAS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN RECEIVE THE ESSENTIAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. TODAY, WE EMPLOY AN AVERAGE OF 75 STAFF MEMBERS SERVING OVER 752 STUDENTS ACROSS THREE SITES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS WERE REACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN 2022 FOR FIVE YEARS, WITH A SCORE OF 92%. ADDITIONALLY, PALM BEACH COUNTY'S PROGRAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT TOOL ADMINISTERED BY PRIME TIME HAS PREVIOUSLY RANKED OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE HIGHEST TIER FOR QUALITY. IN ADDITION TO OUR EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRAMMING OFFERINGS, THIS PAST YEAR, ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES SERVED 117,497 MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN WHILE PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS HUNDREDS OF FOOD ITEMS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OPEN ACCESS TO OUR LITTLE FREE PANTRIES. FOR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING MORE INTENSIVE SUPPORT, WE OFFER SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE'VE WITNESSED SIGNIFICANT ENGAGEMENT, WITH 685 WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS, 205 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING IN-DEPTH SERVICES THROUGH "ACHIEVEMENT PLANS,- AND OUR TEAM FACILITATING OVER 900 REFERRALS FOR CHILDCARE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. ACCF IS UNWAVERING IN ITS COMMITMENT TO DELRAY'S UNDER-RESOURCED POPULATION, OFFERING VITAL PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND CRISIS SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, NOURISHMENT, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS HAS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN RECEIVE THE ESSENTIAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. TODAY, WE EMPLOY AN AVERAGE OF 75 STAFF MEMBERS SERVING OVER 752 STUDENTS ACROSS THREE SITES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS WERE REACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN 2022 FOR FIVE YEARS, WITH A SCORE OF 92%. ADDITIONALLY, PALM BEACH COUNTY'S PROGRAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT TOOL ADMINISTERED BY PRIME TIME HAS PREVIOUSLY RANKED OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE HIGHEST TIER FOR QUALITY. IN ADDITION TO OUR EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRAMMING OFFERINGS, THIS PAST YEAR, ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES SERVED 117,497 MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN WHILE PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS HUNDREDS OF FOOD ITEMS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OPEN ACCESS TO OUR LITTLE FREE PANTRIES. FOR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING MORE INTENSIVE SUPPORT, WE OFFER SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE'VE WITNESSED SIGNIFICANT ENGAGEMENT, WITH 685 WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS, 205 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING IN-DEPTH SERVICES THROUGH "ACHIEVEMENT PLANS,- AND OUR TEAM FACILITATING OVER 900 REFERRALS FOR CHILDCARE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. ACCF IS UNWAVERING IN ITS COMMITMENT TO DELRAY'S UNDER-RESOURCED POPULATION, OFFERING VITAL PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND CRISIS SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, NOURISHMENT, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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 December 1969.

    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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