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Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County Inc

EIN 94-2274620 · Santa Rosa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide access to quality child care and early education in Sonoma County through advocacy, direct service and empowerment.

Income
$53.7 million
Spending
$53.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
255
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$246,137, 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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $36.3 million spent. Early care and education services alternative payment program provided free and reduced cost child care vouchers for the 3,155 eligible children through the California alternative payment and Cal-Works programs and 5 childcare scholarships through the City of Santa Rosa CHOICE program.
  2. $9.6 million spent. Early care and education services preschool centers provided free and reduced cost preschool, early education and child care to over 604 children through 11 4Cs operated high-quality, state funded preschools. Children benefited from daily activities supporting cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development.
  3. $2.5 million spent. Child health & nutrition- with funding from the child and adult care food program (CACFP), 4Cs child health & nutrition department provided $2,108,851 in reimbursements to participating child care providers who served nutritious meals and snacks to an average of 1,896 children per month in Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties. Additionally, 758 home visits were conducted with childcare providers participating in the CACFP and additional trainings and resources were also provided.
  4. $1.8 million spent. Child Care Resource & Referral - 4Cs is one of 59 statewide Child Care Resource & Referral (R&R) organizations and is a member of the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network. 4Cs Resource & Referral (R&R) Department provides free and confidential child care referrals for parents/guardians to licensed family child care homes and child care centers across our service area. The R&R also maintains the Child Care Eligibility List for families who need assistance in paying for child care. In addition to child care referrals, 4Cs offers regular training and technical assistance in-person, virtually, over the phone, and by email. The R&R assists clients by providing information about other organizations that can support families and child care providers around topics including child development, how to become a licensed child care provider or center, licensing requirements and updates, health & safety, provider/parent relationships, choosing quality child care, working with children with special needs, childhood nutrition, advocacy, trauma-informed care, and a variety of other community resources for families and providers. Additionally, 4Cs provides Early Learning Coaching Services to strengthen instructional quality in early care and education programs. Coaches use evidence-based practices to deliver professional development, support program improvement, and foster collaboration among educators and stakeholders. These efforts aim to enhance classroom quality, improve teacher-child interactions, and promote sustained participation in Quality Counts program and other programs promoting continuous quality improvement.
  5. $13,785 spent. Fiscal agency programs $13,785

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 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 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 1975.

    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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