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Childstrive

EIN 91-6053563 · Everett, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDSTRIVE BUILDS ON THE RELATIONSHIPS, STRENGTHS, AND UNIQUE ABILITIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FOSTERING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING SO ALL CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
125
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$168,422, ceo

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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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. $5.3 million spent. EARLY SUPPORT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (ESIT): THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, RECOGNIZING THEM AS THEIR CHILD'S MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER AND ADVOCATE. A TRANSDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALISTS - INCLUDING EDUCATORS, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, COUNSELORS, AND FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATORS - WORKS WITH FAMILIES IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS HOMES AND CHILDCARE SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET EACH FAMILY'S UNIQUE STRENGTHS, ROUTINES, AND GOALS, HELPING ENSURE CHILDREN ARE ON A STRONG PATH TOWARD FUTURE LEARNING AND LIFELONG WELL-BEING.
  2. $1.3 million spent. NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP): NFP IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM FOR FIRST-TIME PARENTS, BEGINNING IN PREGNANCY AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE CHILD'S SECOND BIRTHDAY. FAMILIES ARE PAIRED WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES WHO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, INHOME SUPPORT FOCUSED ON HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $644,368 spent. PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT): PAT IS A NATIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING MODEL SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM PRENATAL THROUGH KINDERGARTEN ENTRY. CHILDSTRIVE'S PAT PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES NAVIGATING MULTIPLE, OFTEN COMPOUNDING CHALLENGES, INCLUDING HOUSING INSTABILITY, TRAUMA, AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, EARLY LEARNING, AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH REGULARLY SCHEDULED HOME VISITS TAILORED TO EACH FAMILY'S GOALS AND CULTURAL CONTEXT.
  4. $1.4 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ECEAP): ECEAP IS WASHINGTON STATE'S COMPREHENSIVE, PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLDS FROM LOWINCOME FAMILIES. IT PREPARES CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN BY SUPPORTING THEIR HEALTH, NUTRITION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND EARLY LEARNING. THE PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES.OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THERAPEUTIC, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS IN HOMES, PRESCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. COUNSELORS WORK WITH FAMILIES DURING THE PRENATAL PERIOD AND THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD TO ADDRESS TRAUMA, SOCIAL ISOLATION, SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, AND OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, COPE WITH COMPLEX STRESSORS, REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT, AND PREPARE CHILDREN TO THRIVE IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND.

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 August 1963.

    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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