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Educational Enrichment Systems Inc

EIN 95-3415446 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EES' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE AND AFFORDABLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD, AS WE STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE THE FAMILY AND ALL WHO INFLUENCE THE LIFE OF THE CHILD.

Income
$24.1 million
Spending
$24.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
252
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$229,363, president & 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

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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. $16.9 million spent. EES OFFERS FULL DAY AND PART DAY PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES HELP YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL SO CHILDREN ARE WELL-PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PARENTS CAN WORK OR FINISH THEIR EDUCATION. 1,200 STUDENTS AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD ARE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM.
  2. $4.2 million spent. EES OFFERS FULL DAY CHILD CARE FOR TODDLERS FROM LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES HELP YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL SO CHILDREN ARE WELL-PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PARENTS CAN WORK OR FINISH THEIR EDUCATION. 160 STUDENTS AGE 3 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OLD ARE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
  3. $252,000 spent. EES HAS A CONTRACT WITH SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, QUALITY PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE (QPI) FUNDED BY FIRST 5 SAN DIEGO TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE QUALITY PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE IS TO REDUCE THE SCHOOL READINESS GAP AND IMPROVE SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY BY PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH THE KIND OF EARLY EDUCATION EXPERIENCES THEY NEED TO DO WELL IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. QPI HAS INSTITUTED A 5 TIER PRESCHOOL QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM. ALL EES LOCATIONS SCORE A 4 OR 5 RATING THROUGH THE QPI SYSTEM.
  4. $486,380 spent. NON-STATE FUNDED PROGRAM SUPPORT.

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 July 1980.

    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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