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Rippleton Inc

EIN 99-2771665 · Cazenovia, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT RIPPLETON INC WE INSPIRE JOYFUL LEARNING THROUGH PLAY AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. ROOTED IN CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION, OUR PROGRAM EMPOWERS CHILDREN TO GROW, CREATE, AND THRIVE IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE NATURAL WORLD IS BOTH CLASSROOM AND TEACHER.

Income
$318,954
Spending
$309,977
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
36
Volunteers
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $270,006 spent. RIPPLETON CENTER DAYCARE, LOCATED IN CAZENOVIA, NY, PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, FULL-DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A SAFE, NURTURING, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH OF YOUNG CHILDREN. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, RIPPLETON CENTER SERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 CHILDREN THROUGH LICENSED DAYCARE PROGRAMMING, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, AND SUMMER CAMP SERVICES. OUR CURRICULUM INTEGRATES PLAY-BASED LEARNING, OUTDOOR EXPLORATION ACROSS 20 ACRES OF TRAILS AND GREEN SPACE, AND AGE- APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC PREPARATION TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. WE EMPLOY CERTIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND MAINTAIN RIGOROUS HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE REGULATIONS. RIPPLETON CENTER ALSO ACTS AS A COMMUNITY HUB, OFFERING FAMILIES OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. THROUGH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING, INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING, AND A COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, WE CONTINUE TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE GREATER CAZENOVIA AREA. RIPPLETON CENTER DAYCARE, LOCATED IN CAZENOVIA, NY, PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, FULL-DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A SAFE, NURTURING, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH OF YOUNG CHILDREN. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, RIPPLETON CENTER SERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 CHILDREN THROUGH LICENSED DAYCARE PROGRAMMING, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, AND SUMMER CAMP SERVICES. OUR CURRICULUM INTEGRATES PLAY-BASED LEARNING, OUTDOOR EXPLORATION ACROSS 20 ACRES OF TRAILS AND GREEN SPACE, AND AGE- APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC PREPARATION TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. WE EMPLOY CERTIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND MAINTAIN RIGOROUS HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE REGULATIONS. RIPPLETON CENTER ALSO ACTS AS A COMMUNITY HUB, OFFERING FAMILIES OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. THROUGH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING, INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING, AND A COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, WE CONTINUE TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE GREATER CAZENOVIA AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2024.

    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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