Kidango Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To inspire children, empower families, and build stronger communities.
- Income
- $131.8 million
- Spending
- $126.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 910
- Highest pay
- $459,807, 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 37% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 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
10 of 10Gave 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 (4)
- $104.1 million spent. Kidango, Inc. provides high-quality early learning and child development services to more than 4,511 children and families. Through our network of child development centers and family child care homes, we offer full-day and part-day programs, including infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care, as well as after-school programs. Our programs are delivered in rich, stimulating, multilingual, and culturally responsive environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities we serve.
- $16.2 million spent. The Kidango Early Head Start (EHS) / Head Start (HS) Program is federally funded and serves children ages birth to 5 years through part day and full day services.Kidango provides EHS/HS Services for 818 children through its own Grantee and through its program partners, the YMCA of the East Bay, Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and CAPE.See Schedule O for more details. The Kidango Early Head Start (EHS) / Head Start (HS) Program is federally funded and serves children ages birth to 5 years through part day and full day services.Kidango provides EHS/HS Services for 818 children through its own Grantee and through its program partners, the YMCA of the East Bay, Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and CAPE.The Comprehensive Services that the EHS/HS Program Provide are:Hearing and Visions ScreeningsSpeech and Language ScreeningsHealth ScreeningsDental Screenings (Birth to 3 Year old)Dental Exams (3-5 years old) Dental TreatmentNutrition Assessments (birth to 5 years old)Growth Assessments (Height and Weight)Education AssessmentsDevelopmental Screenings Behavioral Screenings Minimum of 2 Parent ConferencesMinimum of 2 Home VisitsFamily Services Family Goals SettingFamily AssessmentsMental Health ServicesEarly Intervention and Inclusion ServicesParent Engagement (Meetings and Workshops)Parent Curriculum (Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors)Linkages and referrals to other services as neededTotal program expenses were $16,211,524.
- $2.2 million spent. Early Intervention and Inclusion Services:-19 Early Intervention and Inclusion Staff Total- 14.5 Developmental Specialists 2 Program Supervisors 1 Manager 1 DirectorSee Schedule O for more details. Early Intervention and Inclusion Services:-19 Early Intervention and Inclusion Staff Total- 14.5 Developmental Specialists 2 Program Supervisors 1 Manager 1 Director-30 children are served in our RCEB funded Toddler Community Based Inclusion. -80 children are served in our Home Based Program.-9 Toddler Inclusion Classrooms with Inclusion services funded by Regional Center of the East Bay, located in Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward and Fremont.-1 Toddler Inclusion Classroom with Inclusion services funded by San Andreas Regional Center, located in San Jose.-EIIS support is provided to all 56 Kidango locations in the Bay Area.-115 children with identified disability or developmental delay are provided additional classroom support.-All Kidango classrooms will serve children with identified disability or developmental delay.-1 classroom in San Jose participating in an Inclusion Collaborative with Alum Rock School Districts Preschool Special Education Department.Total program expenses were $2,182,733.
- $1.4 million spent. Community Family Services, Inc.: Community Family Services, Inc. (CFS) provides quality child development services for almost 155 children ages 0-12 in 13 family child-care homes in Santa Clara County. In addition to coordinating child-care in home-based settings, our CFS program provides families and staff with the following program services: A child development and education component in which every child has access to and participates in developmentally appropriate learning activities. Family focused programs as the nucleus to encouraging parent leadership and learning. Social services and health services to assist families and children. Professional development opportunities for staff and providers to meet the high standards set by Kidango, Inc.
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 November 6, 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 October 1979.
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 November 4, 2026.
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