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Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School

The schools exempt purpose is to provide an educational program for young children, their families and the community.

Ruth Washburn Cooperative School

Education Colorado Springs, CO EIN: 840561864 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School

A curriculum of discovery since 1961

Founded
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

The schools exempt purpose is to provide an educational program for young children, their families and the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B21Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 73.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 61.2% of total expenses ($493,766 of $807,166).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% 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

GiveRadar's verified records show Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School is a registered education nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 840561864. 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 $675K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840561864. 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.

Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School 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 87% 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.

Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School has $675K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% 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.

Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $675K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $675K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840561864, 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
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
23

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ER
Erin S•••••••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 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
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1961
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School

What is Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School?
Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. A curriculum of discovery since 1961
When was Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School founded?
Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School was founded in 1961.
Who leads Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School?
Erin Stewart-Patton serves as Executive Director.
Where is Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School located?
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
What is Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School trustworthy?
Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School 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 Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840561864.
What is Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School's website?
http://www.rwcns.org