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Singing River Educational Association Inc

EIN 64-0438336 · Lucedale, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPLETE CHILD CARE SERVICES EMPHASIZING A QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AGES THREE THROUGH FIVE IN GEORGE CO, MISSISSIPPI.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
53
Volunteers
232
Highest pay
$90,407, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 April 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. $1.6 million spent. SINGING RIVER HEAD START PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2024-2025:1 - THE ASSOCIATION PAID FOR SIX EMPLOYEES TO GET THEIR CDA (CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES) FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THE CDA CREDENTIAL ALLOWS THEM TO BE A HEAD TEACHER IN EARLY HEAD START AND A TEACHER ASSISTANT IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM.2 - THE ASSOCIATION INCREASED CYBER INSURANCE.3 - THE ASSOCIATION INSTALLED LED LIGHTS TO REPLACE OLD LIGHTS AT OUR BENNDALE CENTER, TO SAVE ON POWER AND ENERGY. 4 - THE ASSOCIATION REPLACED THE FULL CLASSROOM DOORS AT OUR BENNDALE CENTER WITH SPLIT DOORS FOR SAFETY, TO ALLOW FOR ACCESS TO BETTER VIEW AND HEAR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING. 5 - THE ASSOCIATION IMPLEMENTED A STAFF WELLNESS PLAN TO SUPPORT STAFF.6 - THE ASSOCIATION MPLEMENTED "PARTNERS FOR A HEALTHY BABY" CURRICULUM FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS.7 - THE ASSOCIATION ADDED A BREASTFEEDING ROOM TO EACH CENTER FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS.8 - THE ASSOCIATION ATTENDED TRAINING TO PREVENT TEACHER BURNOUT.9 - THE ASSOCIATION ARTNERED WITH COASTAL MEDICAL TO OFFER FLU SHOTS FOR STAFF THAT ARE INTERESTED.10 - THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE COACHING THROUGH A CONTRACT WORKER TO SUPPORT TEACHING STAFF.11 - THE ASSOCIATION UPDATED MANAGERS LAPTOPS AND ALL IPADS FOR CLASSROOMS AND OFFICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 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 January 1967.

    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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