Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a child-centered cooperative preschool with the mission of developing and encouraging the social intellectual and physical development of the children in its care. …
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Serving infants through pre-kindergarteners, Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a half-day cooperative preschool in Arlington, VA. For more than 50 years, AUCP has educated young children with a play-based curriculum that builds self-confidence and independence. As a pioneer in outdoor education in our area, AUCP fosters creativity and nature exploration with its dedicated outdoor classroom.
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Mission
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a child-centered cooperative preschool with the mission of developing and encouraging the social intellectual and physical development of the children in its care. It is a half-day program serving children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
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· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1972, it predates 87% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a registered human services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 540884434. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $385K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540884434. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool has $385K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $385K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Serving infants through pre-kindergarteners, Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a half-day cooperative preschool in Arlington, VA. For more than 50 years, AUCP has educated young children with a play-based curriculum that builds self-confidence and independence. As a pioneer in outdoor education in our area, AUCP fosters creativity and nature exploration with its dedicated outdoor classroom. Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $385K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540884434, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ARLINGTON UNITARIAN COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (17)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2022 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool
- What is Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool?
- Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Arlington, United States. Serving infants through pre-kindergarteners, Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a half-day cooperative preschool in Arlington, VA. For more than 50 years, AUCP has educated young children with a play-based curriculum that builds self-confidence and independence. As a pioneer in outdoor education in our area, AUCP fosters creativity and nature exploration with its dedicated outdoor classroom.
- When was Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool founded?
- Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool?
- Stephanie Phillips serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool trustworthy?
- Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540884434.
- What is Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool's website?
- https://aucpva.org