Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, Inc. (4Cs) connects and empowers families, educators, and child care providers with resources today for a stronger San Mateo County tomorrow.
- Income
- $32.9 million
- Spending
- $32.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 37
- Highest pay
- $204,738, 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 76% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 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 (2)
- $30.7 million spent. Family and Parent Services - 4Cs provides access to and administration of several government sponsored, subsidized child care programs. These programs help lowincome families who are work1ng, parents seeking work, those who are in training, homeless, incapacitated, or as referred by child protective service agencies. 4Cswas able to assist approximately 1,075 families during the year, helping approximately 2,200 children with child care services. 4Cs spends well over 80% of program money to pay the actual child care services. Without 4Cs programs, the parents would have to quit jobs, quit school, or have one parent work multiple shifts to make sure their children have the appropriate care during the day.
- $1.9 million spent. Referral and Provider Services - 4Cs provides referrals to child care providers to any resident of San Mateo County, regardless of income. This service allows parents to find the appropriate care for their child(ren) at a qualified child care facility close to either home or work. In addition, 4Cs offers training and professional updates to child care providers in the county. Training includes health and safety classes, business classes, and assistance with certifications and licensing. Lastly, 4Cs provides free referrals to all families in the county looking for help in areas beyond child care- housing, food assistance, employment, or legal aid, for example. During the year, 4Cs provided these services to 2,216 families.
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
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 June 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 February 1974.
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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