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Tulsa Childrens Coalition Inc

EIN 73-1396144 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF TULSA CHILDREN'S COALITION, INC. IS TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA.THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, SUPPORT, ENHANCE, AND ENCOURAGE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, FOR THE CARE, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO RECEIVE AND OBTAIN MAXIMUM BENEFIT FROM THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ESTABLISHED.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
32.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $2.5 million spent. TULSA CHILDREN'S COALITION, INC. (TCC) ACTS AS A REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY TO ASSIST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN TULSA IN OBTAINING FACILITIES IN WHICH TO OPERATE CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS. TO THIS END, TCC ACQUIRES OR LEASES FACILITIES, WHICH IT THEN LEASES OR SUBLEASES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR USE IN THEIR CHILDCARE OR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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 May 1992.

    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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