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The Child Care Action Council of Thurston County

EIN 91-1373181 · Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND NURTURE EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITIES WHERE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN THRIVE.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
90
Volunteers
0

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% 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 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.8 million spent. EARLY ACHIEVERS CONTRACT - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ON-SITE COACHING AND SITE ASSESSMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN SIX COUNTIES (CLALLAM, JEFFERSON, GRAYS HARBOR, MASON, KITSAP AND THURSTON,) CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO PARENTS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. PROVIDE INFORMATION TO HELP PARENTS FIND QUALITY LICENSED CHILD CARE AND SUPPORT PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. SUPPORT PROVIDERS IN BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WITH NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS. PROVIDE SUPPORTING DATA FOR THESE ACTIVITIES AND OVERALL CHILD CARE SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN WASHINGTON.
  2. $2.2 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - A FREE EARLY LEARNING CHILD CARE OR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH, PROVIDE FAMILY SUPPORT AND FACILITATE PARENT INVOLVEMENT.
  3. $192,213 spent. INFANT/TODDLER CONSULTATION SERVICES - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT EDUCATING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN.
  4. $598,087 spent. CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY - A PROGRAM TO CONDUCT TRAINING PRIMARILY DIRECTED TOWARD LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER STAFF AND FAMILY HOME PROVIDERS.RAISING A READER - A PROGRAM WHICH FOCUSES ON EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AND PARENT-CHILD BONDING THROUGH READING.BLOCK FEST - A PROGRAM PROVIDING EARLY LEARNING PARENT-CHILD ENGAGEMENTS THAT ARE HELD AT NUMEROUS COMMUNITY EVENTS.SAFE KIDS THURSTON COUNTY - PROVIDED INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION AND RESOURCES, SUCH AS HELMETS, CAR SEAT FITTINGS, LOANING LIFE JACKET PROGRAM, AND SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY RESOURCESCHILD CARE AWARE - PARENT EDUCATION - A PROGRAM TO FACILITATE "INTENTIONAL PLAY" GROUPS, LITERACY EVENTS AND RESOURCE SHARING.

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 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 June 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 March 1988.

    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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