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You and Me Academy

EIN 83-4247463 · Eaton Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 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 PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION STRENGTHEN FAMILY LIFE THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE, NURTURING, AND SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND PARENTS. OUR PROGRAM EMPHASIZES AGE APPROPRIATE, SKILL ENHANCING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. WE NURTURE EACH CHILD BY RESPECTING INDIVIDUALITY WITH HEARTFELT COMPASSION AND BY CREATING A POSITIVE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE. WE GUIDE EACH FAMILY WITH DIGNITY, EMPATHY AND CONFIDENTIALITY. WE TREAT OUR CO-WORKERS WITH HONESTY, TRUST, AND A COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT. WE PROVIDE A RICH, WELL PLANNED, AND VARIED CURRICULUM THE AREAS OF LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND CREATIVITY. WE ADD EMPHASIS TO DEVELOPING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS THROUGH ADULT INTERACTIONS AND POSITIVE GUIDANCE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. WE VALUE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, PARENTS AND STAFF AND ENCOURAGE LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL.

Income
$940,101
Spending
$951,445
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
29

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

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1335% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 December 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 (1)
  1. $783,511 spent. HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AGES 2 WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS CONCENTRATING ON THE AREAS OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LANGUAGE, LITERACY, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY. OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS CHILD ORIENTED AND THE CURRICULUM IS INDIVIDUALLY DEVELOPED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THIS FACILITY OPERATES YEAR-ROUND MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6AM UNTIL 6 PM. THIS ALLOWS PARENTS TO SEEK AND HOLD EMPLOYMENT WHILE THEIR CHILDREN ARE BEING CARED FOR. EDUCATION FOR ADULTS IS ALSO AVAILABLE BOTH AS MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL SERVICES. UPON ENROLLMENT, EACH PARENT IS MANDATED TO PARTICIPATE IN A COURSE OFFERED BY THE ACADEMY ON CHILD ABUSE, EDUCATIONAL MILESTONES AND SIDS/SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (FOR PARENTS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS). MONTHLY OPTIONAL PARENT EDUCATIONAL COURSES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ACADEMY STAFF ON VARIOUS TOPICS. HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AGES 2 WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS CONCENTRATING ON THE AREAS OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LANGUAGE, LITERACY, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY. OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS CHILD ORIENTED AND THE CURRICULUM IS INDIVIDUALLY DEVELOPED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THIS FACILITY OPERATES YEAR-ROUND MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6AM UNTIL 6 PM. THIS ALLOWS PARENTS TO SEEK AND HOLD EMPLOYMENT WHILE THEIR CHILDREN ARE BEING CARED FOR. EDUCATION FOR ADULTS IS ALSO AVAILABLE BOTH AS MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL SERVICES. UPON ENROLLMENT, EACH PARENT IS MANDATED TO PARTICIPATE IN A COURSE OFFERED BY THE ACADEMY ON CHILD ABUSE, EDUCATIONAL MILESTONES AND SIDS/SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (FOR PARENTS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS). MONTHLY OPTIONAL PARENT EDUCATIONAL COURSES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ACADEMY STAFF ON VARIOUS TOPICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 October 2019.

    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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