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Preschool Promise Inc

EIN 81-4799474 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRESCHOOL PROMISE'S VISION IS THAT EVERY CHILD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO IS READY FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. WE ARE DOING THAT BY IMPROVING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - SUCH AS CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL, HOME VISITING, HEALTHCARE AND PARENTING SUPPORT.

Income
$12.1 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$224,317, executive director

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (4)
  1. $876,124 spent. PARTNER WITH FAMILIES: PRESCHOOL PROMISE WORKS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS OUTREACH TEAM AND PARTNERS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING AND CONNECT PARENTS WITH RESOURCES. FAMILIES RECEIVE FREE RESOURCES TO PROMOTE LEARNING AT HOME - SUCH AS PLAY KITS AND BOOKS-OF-THE-MONTH.
  2. $3.1 million spent. IMPROVE QUALITY: PRESCHOOL PROMISE PROVIDES INTENSIVE, YEAR-LONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE LEARNING IN CLASSROOMS; TEACHERS RECEIVE STIPENDS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL SITES, AND TEACHERS RECEIVE GRANTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THE EARLY LEARNING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. PRESCHOOL PROMISE OFFERS THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM TO HELP TEACHERS EARN DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  3. $4.7 million spent. ASSIST FAMILIES: PRESCHOOL PROMISE IS HELPING FAMILIES FIND AND AFFORD HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BY LEVERAGING AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDING AND OFFERING TUITION ASSISTANCE TO FILL IN THE GAP. PROVIDERS ARE OFFERED GRANTS TO EXPAND PRESCHOOL SEATS TO SERVE MORE CHILDREN. PRESCHOOL PROMISE ALSO WORKS TO IMPROVE REGULAR ATTENDANCE.
  4. $1.8 million spent. NORTHWEST DAYTON, HOPE ZONE, EIR, AND BIRTH TO 5 INITIATIVES.

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 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 December 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 January 2018.

    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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