Lagoon Play Group
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE LAGOON PLAYGROUP IS A PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOL THAT EMPHASIZES BEING A COOPERATIVE FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT THE UPWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CHILD AS AN INDEPENDENT LEARNER. WE BELIEVE THAT PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN MERE CONTENT MASTERY. OUR MAIN GOAL IS FOR THE CHILDREN TO BECOME PROBLEM SOLVERS. AND WE BELIEVE THE BEST WAY FOR CHILDREN TO ACCOMPLISH THIS IS THROUGH PLAY.
- Income
- $132,933
- Spending
- $130,829
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $127,922 spent. OUR CHILDRENS PLAY IS SUPPORTED BY A PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM AND A DAILY ROUTINE/SCHEDULE. OUR ACTIVITIES PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE NOT ONLY AGE APPROPRIATE, BUT ALSO INDIVIDUALLY APPROPRIATE. WE OFFER VARIED SCHOOL EXPERIENCES SUCH AS LARGE AND SMALL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE ART, MUSIC, DRAMATIC PLAY, SCIENCE, COOKING/NUTRITION AND FIELD TRIPS INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE CHILDREN ALSO LEARN BY OBSERVING WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY INTERACT WITH VARIOUS MATERIALS, THEIR FELLOW CLASSMATES, AND WITH THE CARING STAFF (THE PARENTS) AND THE TEACHER/DIRECTOR. BECAUSE PARENTS PARTICIPATE/WORK ON A ROTATING BASIS AT SCHOOL, CHILDREN LEARN TO ACCEPT AND TRUST OTHER ADULTS. WE SEEK TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE IS POSITIVE AND REWARDING NOT ONLY FOR THE CHILD, BUT FOR THE PARENTS AS WELL.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2014.
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 July 2016.
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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