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Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc

To provide a safe and nurturing and educational environment for the children and provide an opportunity for cooperating parents to understand the cognitive, social, and physical development of …

Houghton Lake Preschool Inc

Education Houghton Lake, MI EIN: 923688852 (IRS)
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is a education organization based in HOUGHTON LAKE, United States. Annual revenue: $438K. EIN: 923688852.

Headquarters
Houghton Lake, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

To provide a safe and nurturing and educational environment for the children and provide an opportunity for cooperating parents to understand the cognitive, social, and physical development of children.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B21
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar's profile for Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Houghton Lake, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 923688852. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $438K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 923688852. 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.

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is located in Houghton Lake, MI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc has $438K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $438K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool 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, Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is a education organization based in HOUGHTON LAKE, United States. Annual revenue: $438K. EIN: 923688852. Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $438K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 923688852, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Kristin C••••••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc

What is Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc?
Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houghton Lake, United States. Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc is a education organization based in HOUGHTON LAKE, United States. Annual revenue: $438K. EIN: 923688852.
Who leads Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc?
Kristin Carrick-Myers serves as Director.
Where is Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc located?
Headquartered in Houghton Lake, MI, United States.
What is Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc trustworthy?
Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 923688852.