Child Care Resource and Referral Inc
To ensure positive beginnings for all young children and their families.
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Visit www.familiesfirstmn.orgAbout Child Care Resource and Referral Inc
Families First of Minnesota serves through Child Care Aware, Crisis Nursery, Early Head Start, Early Learning Scholarships, Head Start, School Readiness & More.
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Mission
To ensure positive beginnings for all young children and their families.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Child Care Resource and Referral Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1972, it predates 87% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChild Care Resource and Referral Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rochester, MN, 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 410987753. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Child Care Resource and Referral Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410987753. 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.
Child Care Resource and Referral Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% 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.
Child Care Resource and Referral Inc is located in Rochester, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Child Care Resource and Referral Inc has $23M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Child Care Resource and Referral Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $23M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Child Care Resource and Referral Inc. 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, Child Care Resource and Referral Inc 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Families First of Minnesota serves through Child Care Aware, Crisis Nursery, Early Head Start, Early Learning Scholarships, Head Start, School Readiness & More. Child Care Resource and Referral Inc 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 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $23M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Child Care Resource and Referral Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Child Care Resource and Referral Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 410987753, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 88 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Child Care Resource and Referral Inc
- What is Child Care Resource and Referral Inc?
- Child Care Resource and Referral Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. Families First of Minnesota serves through Child Care Aware, Crisis Nursery, Early Head Start, Early Learning Scholarships, Head Start, School Readiness & More.
- When was Child Care Resource and Referral Inc founded?
- Child Care Resource and Referral Inc was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Child Care Resource and Referral Inc?
- Kristin Quenzer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Child Care Resource and Referral Inc located?
- Headquartered in Rochester, MN, United States.
- What is Child Care Resource and Referral Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Child Care Resource and Referral Inc trustworthy?
- Child Care Resource and Referral Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Child Care Resource and Referral Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410987753.
- What is Child Care Resource and Referral Inc's website?
- http://www.familiesfirstmn.org