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Alabama Partnership for Children

EIN 63-1287120 · Montgomery, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ALABAMA CHILDREN (BIRTH TO FIVE) GET EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$19.1 million
Spending
$18.7 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
29
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$150,040, executive director and sec

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 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 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $15.1 million spent. EARLY EDUCATION - T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD ALABAMA IS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT HELPS LEARNING PROFESSIONALS INCREASE THEIR LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE CLASSROOM BY MAKING THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS MORE ATTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE. THE TALK WITH ME BABY PROGRAM TARGETS THE LARGE-SCALE WORKFORCES THAT ALREADY INTERACT WITH NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS. THIS INCLUDES NURSES, WIC NUTRITIONISTS, EARLY LEARNING EDUCATORS, AND MORE. THE PROGRAM PREPARES EMPLOYEES IN THESE FIELDS TO COACH FAMILIES ON HOW AND WHY TO PROVIDE THEIR BABIES WITH THE "LANGUAGE NUTRITION" THEY NEED TO SUPPORT EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT. TALK WITH ME BABY IS DESIGNED TO REACH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE STATE, INTRODUCING THEM TO THE JOYS AND POWER OF TALKING WITH THEIR BABY.CHILD CARE WORKFORCE STABILATION IS A STATE OF ALABAMA PROGRAM TO ASSIST CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING A QUALIFIED AND SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PANDEMIC.
  2. $2.3 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH - HELP ME GROW ALABAMA IS A PROGRAM OF THE ALABAMA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN AS AN AFFILIATE OF THE HELP ME GROW NATIONAL NETWORK. HELP ME GROW ALABAMA IS FUNDED BY THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH THE PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT, THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A PROJECT LAUNCH GRANT FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION.THE ALABAMA HEALTHY KIDS, HEALTHY FUTURE PROGRAM WORKS TO DEVELOP KEY LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AROUND OBESITY PREVENTION TO ENSURE THAT EXISTING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT IMPACT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDING EFFORTS TO INTENTIONALLY AND STRATEGICALLY REDUCE THE PREVALENCE OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN.FIRST 5 ALABAMA (F5A) WORKS TO NURTURE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AMONG YOUNG CHILDREN AND ALL THE ADULTS WHO CARE FOR THEM. F5A IS FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE HEALTHY SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ALL ALABAMA CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE FIVE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES (SUCH AS CHILD CARE WORKERS, HOME VISITORS, AND PEDIATRICIANS) THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INITIATIVE IS SUPPORTED BY A GRANT FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT PREVENTION. IT BUILDS FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS; 1) PARENTAL RESILIENCE, 2) SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, 3) KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 4) CONCRETE SUPPORT IN TIMES OF NEED, AND 5) SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN. OUR GOAL IS TO FULLY ENGAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS ACROSS ALABAMA, AS WELL AS OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, WHILE IMPACTING PARENTS THROUGH OUR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES EFFORTS.ALABAMA FAMILY CENTRAL MAKES FINDING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, CHILD CARE AND FAMILY RESOURCES FAST AND EASY. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, MEDICAID, MENTAL HEALTH, PUBLIC HEALTH, REHABILITATION SERVICES/EARLY INTERVENTION, A+ EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2001.

    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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