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Nurturing Center Inc

EIN 81-0383437 · Kalispell, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NURTURING CENTER IS A FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO FLATHEAD COUNTY AND 3 OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES SINCE 1987. IN THAT TIME, WE HAVE BECOME A WELL-ESTABLISHED RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CPR AND FIRST AID EDUCATION FOR ALL CAREGIVERS; REFERRALS FOR RESOURCES; ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PARENTS; AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION THROUGH SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN THE SKILLS, REDUCE STRESS, AND INCREASE RESOURCE ACCESS FOR PARENTS.

Income
$748,528
Spending
$825,164
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
13
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$103,939, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $111,968 spent. FAMILY RESOURCES - PROVIDE LOCAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE DIAPERS, WIPES, BABY FORMULA, AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR FAMILIES.
  2. $487,848 spent. FOOD PROGRAM - ADMINISTERED THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOOD OPTIONS TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
  3. $35,468 spent. TRAINING - CHILD CARE PROVIDERS CPR/FA, PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
  4. $2,571 spent. PROVIDED PARENT EDUCATION COURSES FOCUSED ON PARENTING SKILLS WITH A GOAL OF STRENGTHENING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THESE CLASSES WERE OFFERED ON A MONTHLY BASIS. HOSTED THE BLUE RIBBON EVENT, AN ANNUAL FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOCUSED ON SERVICES,RESOURCES, AND INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE. COLLABORATED WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNITY AGENCIES SO THAT FAMILES COULD RECEIVE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION AT ONE EVENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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