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Kindering Center

EIN 91-0816827 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KINDERING EMBRACES CHILDREN OF DIVERSE ABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING THE FINEST EDUCATION AND THERAPIES TO NURTURE HOPE, COURAGE, AND THE SKILLS TO SOAR.

Income
$25.2 million
Spending
$26.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
313
Volunteers
254
Highest pay
$223,802, ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    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 (5)
  1. $17.1 million spent. EARLY SUPPORTS: FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, 0-3 YEARS OF AGE; SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PHYSICAL THERAPIES; SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS; PARENT EDUCATION; FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATION; AND COUNSELING. KINDERING'S COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS EVALUATE EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. MEDICAL EVALUATIONS OFFER ON-SITE NEURODEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS PROVIDED BY KINDERING'S MEDICAL DIRECTOR TO EXPEDITE DIAGNOSIS AFTER DETECTION OF AUTISM. FAMILY RESOURCES COORDINATION LINKS FAMILIES WITH APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, HELPS WITH FUNDING AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND COORDINATES SERVICES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CHERISH - CHILDREN ENCOURAGED BY RELATIONSHIPS IN SECURE HOMES ADDRESSES THE ATTACHMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN IN FOSTER AND KINSHIP HOMES.
  3. $2.0 million spent. KIDSCLINIC: KINDERING OFFERS CENTER-BASED THERAPY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 10. CURRENTLY OFFERED COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS AND CUSTOMIZED THERAPY INCLUDE SPEECH-LANGUAGE, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND FEEDING THERAPIES.
  4. $1.7 million spent. EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CONSULTATION - DELIVERS DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS ON-SITE VISITS TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS TO OBSERVE CHILDREN, CONSULT WITH CHILD CARE STAFF AND PARENTS, MAKE APPROPRIATE REFERRALS, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES. FATHERS NETWORK - PROVIDES MALE PEER SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SOCIAL OCCASIONS TO HELP FATHERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. INTEGRATED SPANISH PROGRAMS - OFFERS SPANISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS, EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL CLASSES, RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS. PARENT CHILD HOME PROGRAM - PROVIDES HOME VISITS IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE TO CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE ONE OR MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL AND/OR ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO EARLY SCHOOL SUCCESS. PARENTING PLUS - PROVIDES FREE, MULTI-LINGUAL PARENTING EDUCATION COURSES FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED TO PROGRAM GRADUATES. SIBLING SUPPORT PROJECT & SIBSHOPS - SUPPORTS SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THROUGH ACTIVITIES, ARTS, GAMES AND DISCUSSION, CHILDREN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND LEARN THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN FACING THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A BROTHER OR SISTER OF A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  5. EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CONSULTATION - DELIVERS DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS ON-SITE VISITS TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS TO OBSERVE CHILDREN, CONSULT WITH CHILD CARE STAFF AND PARENTS, MAKE APPROPRIATE REFERRALS, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES. FATHERS NETWORK - PROVIDES MALE PEER SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SOCIAL OCCASIONS TO HELP FATHERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. INTEGRATED SPANISH PROGRAMS - OFFERS SPANISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS, EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL CLASSES, RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS. PARENT CHILD HOME PROGRAM - PROVIDES HOME VISITS IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE TO CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE ONE OR MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL AND/OR ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO EARLY SCHOOL SUCCESS. PARENTING PLUS - PROVIDES FREE, MULTI-LINGUAL PARENTING EDUCATION COURSES FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED TO PROGRAM GRADUATES. SIBLING SUPPORT PROJECT & SIBSHOPS - SUPPORTS SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THROUGH ACTIVITIES, ARTS, GAMES AND DISCUSSION, CHILDREN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND LEARN THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN FACING THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A BROTHER OR SISTER OF A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 July 1965.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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