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Clayton Child Care Inc

EIN 75-1485951 · Fort Worth, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE COMMUNITIES OF NORTH TEXAS BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER THE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. OUR GOAL IS TO "PREPARE CHILDREN FOR GREAT LIVES". Our goal is to provide after-school, summer day camp and school day enrichment programs that prepare children to live great lives as community leaders, responsible and caring adults and effective members of the workforce.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$185,055, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 130% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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

    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 August 31, 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. Licensed Child Care programs (school age): providing high quality state-licensed before and after school care and all-day holiday camps to approx. 1,400 children and their families per year. We provide a safe and structured environment for elementary-age children so that families can work or attend school. Financial aid scholarships are offered for weekly program fees to those in need, and no child is turned away due to inability to pay. Annual fundraising efforts help to support our financial assistance awards. We also partner to operate an early childhood preschool daycare for the One Safe Place social justice center and CDC @ Broadway.
  2. $374,741 spent. Grant-funded Afterschool programs: providing comprehensive on-campus afterschool experiences for approx. 2,200 youth each year. Programs are funded through school districts, crime prevention efforts, and state-wide 21st Century Community Learning Center awards. Children are targeted for the program based on high academic and social need. These programs are no-cost to families, and seek to assist in juvenile crime prevention and increasing math and literacy outcomes for students.
  3. $120,304 spent. Contracted Childcare: providing special childcare and early learning opportunities to young children for community organizations seeking childcare services for their clients. We provide on-demand day, evening and weekend childcare services (for ages 3 months to 10 years) to recreational facilities, non-profits, and school districts.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 November 6, 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 August 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 July 1976.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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