Growing Grace Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
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
Growing Grace's mission is to strengthen family connections through education for children, youth, and their families; to support personal growth, development, and awareness, at the individual level, family unit, and for the community at large. Currently Growing Grace is operating as Kinderblast Preschool.
- Income
- $587,498
- Spending
- $623,995
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 16
- Highest pay
- $6,600, cfo
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: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 108% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $623,995 spent. 2025 Growing Grace Annual SummaryKinderblastIn 2025, Kinderblast deepened its commitment to fostering the social-emotional development of students, recognizing that children who feel confident, connected, and supported are better equipped to thrive both academically and personally. At Kinderblast, we continue to center our work on nurturing each childs sense of belonging, self-worth, and capacity to build meaningful relationships.Throughout the year, our team of compassionate and emotionally attuned educators created intentional spaces where every child felt seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment extended beyond the classroom, strengthening our partnerships with families, who remain essential contributors to the Kinderblast community.Building on the success of previous years, Kinderblast hosted multiple Community Work Days in 2025, bringing families together to care for and enhance the school environment. These shared efforts not only supported the physical space but also reinforced for students the importance of collaboration, responsibility, and community stewardship.Kinderblast also expanded opportunities for connection through Community Field Trips, where students and their families engaged in outdoor exploration and environmental care. These experiences fostered deeper social bonds, encouraged teamwork, and helped cultivate a lasting sense of belonging within our community.Through these initiatives, Growing Grace continued to model the values of empathy, cooperation, and collective care. We are proud to support the holistic development of each child while strengthening the connections that make our community resilient and vibrant.As we look ahead, Growing Grace remains dedicated to expanding opportunities for meaningful engagement, ensuring that every child and family feels welcomed, supported, and empowered.Service Trips2025 was a year of planning and collaboration with our Nepali friends at NIMS (Nepal Integral Missiong Society). We did minimal fundraising for the program, but a lot of game planning for what 2026 would bring.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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