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Little Treasures Early Childhood Center

EIN 84-1567700 · La Jara, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING SCHOOL READINESS AND DAYCARE SERVICES TO THE PRESCHOOLERS IN THE COMMUNITY IN A LEARNING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$430,089
Spending
$350,511
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$69,427, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 63% 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $264,500 spent. LITTLE TREASURES PRESCHOOL, INC. IS A GROWING LEARNING COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THAT OFFERS A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND RICH EXPERIENCES FOR ALL CHILDREN, PARENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS.THE CENTER OPERATES A CHILD CARE-PRESCHOOL FACILITY IN CONEJOS COUNTY, COLORADO, AN ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREA IN SOUTHERN COLORADO. THE CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ABOVE THE AGE OF THREE TO KINDERGARTEN WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FOSTERS THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE, SOCIALIZATION AND PREPARATION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TIME-AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF A CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY.ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER OFFERS EMPLOYMNET OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTORS, TUTORS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND NUTRITIONAL STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 January 2003.

    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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