Institute for Child Success Inc
Ics advances human-focused and equity-centered policies, partners, and practices to transform systems that impact young children and their families. We achieve this by: generating research insights on the …
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ICS supports organizations, practitioners, policymakers, foundations and elected officials that support young children and families.
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Mission
Ics advances human-focused and equity-centered policies, partners, and practices to transform systems that impact young children and their families. We achieve this by: generating research insights on the best policies and practices to support young children and families. Offering program development and evaluation support to help early childhood programs maximize their impact. Providing smart financial solutions to organizations, governments, and communities. Creating systems-level change through resources and outreach to increase equitable and effective measurement practices among the early childhood workforce.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Institute for Child Success Inc has a 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 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 8,275 social services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyInstitute for Child Success Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Greenville, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 271904900. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Institute for Child Success Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271904900. 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.
Institute for Child Success Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Institute for Child Success Inc is located in Greenville, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Institute for Child Success Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Institute for Child Success Inc is classified as a Social 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 $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Institute for Child Success 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, Institute for Child Success 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.
ICS supports organizations, practitioners, policymakers, foundations and elected officials that support young children and families. Institute for Child Success Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Institute for Child Success Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Institute for Child Success Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271904900, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
INSTITUTE FOR CHILD SUCCESS 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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2 articles found
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Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 129 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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Institute for Child Success Inc
- What is Institute for Child Success Inc?
- Institute for Child Success Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greenville, United States. ICS supports organizations, practitioners, policymakers, foundations and elected officials that support young children and families.
- When was Institute for Child Success Inc founded?
- Institute for Child Success Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Institute for Child Success Inc?
- Jamie Moon serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Institute for Child Success Inc located?
- Headquartered in Greenville, SC, United States.
- What is Institute for Child Success Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Institute for Child Success Inc trustworthy?
- Institute for Child Success Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Institute for Child Success Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 271904900.
- What is Institute for Child Success Inc's website?
- http://www.instituteforchildsuccess.org