Nonprofit · EIN 20-1459680
LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE
Tax-exempt · BRISTOL, TN 37620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $825,925 | $916,467 | -$90,542 | $257,302 | $7,965 | $249,337 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $877,307 | $978,245 | -$100,938 | $348,234 | $8,355 | $339,879 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $886,195 | $813,957 | $72,238 | $440,831 | $14 | $440,817 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $498,623
- of which government grants
- $498,283
- Program service revenue
- $314,844
- Investment income
- $458
- Net rental income
- $12,000
- Other revenue
- $12,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $227,623
- Other salaries and wages
- $414,852
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $691,915
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,629
- Occupancy
- $25,635
- Travel
- $2,025
- Depreciation
- $37,907
- Program services (functional)
- $916,467
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $348,234
- Total assets, end of year
- $257,302
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,965
- Net assets, end of year
- $249,337
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $182,195
- Gross receipts
- $825,925
- Employees
- 26
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE RATLIFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $53,000 |
| JAMES RATLIFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $49,500 |
| KIMBERLY D LAWSON | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $40,655 |
| LISA KILGORE | ASST SCHOOL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $34,968 |
| TRACY Y BOLING | ASST SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $26,500 |
| LINDA S EMBREE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $23,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE RATLIFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $52,750 |
| JAMES RATLIFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $48,750 |
| KIMBERLY D LAWSON | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $46,032 |
| LISA KILGORE | ASST SCHOOL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $38,532 |
| LINDA S EMBREE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $29,250 |
| TRACY Y BOLING | ASST SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $19,500 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE RATLIFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $45,250 |
| JAMES RATLIFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $45,250 |
| LINDA S EMBREE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $42,250 |
| KIMBERLY D LAWSON | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $39,435 |
| LISA KILGORE | ASST SCHOOL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $34,225 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1864 HOLSTON DR, BRISTOL, TN 37620-4648
- In care of
- % JAMES RATLIFF
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CATHRINE RATLIFF, 117 ROYAL OAK DRIVE, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617
- Signed the 990
- CATHRINE RATLIFF, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (423) 652-2187
- Return prepared by
- WILLIAM KENT TAYLOR CPA
Mission
THE MISSION OF LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN DAY CARE IS TO PROVIDE DAY CARE FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN FROM THE BRISTOL AREA AND PROVIDE A MEAL TO EACH CHILD IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE DAY. OVER 60 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED A MEAL EACH DAY AND CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE EACH CHILD IS FED AND THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF EACH CHILD IS MET.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE AND MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN DAY CARE, EACH CHILD RECEIVES A PREPARED MEAL FOR THE DAY IN ATTENDANCE, AND THE NUMBER OF MEALS IS DEPENDENT UPON HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE PRESENT FOR THE DAY. OVER 60 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED LUNCH IN A DAY. FOOD GRANT 179,145 AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT GRANT OF 36,000.Expenses $916,467
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1459680
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $257,302
- Income (IRS master file)
- $825,925
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $825,925 | $916,467 | $257,302 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $877,307 | $978,245 | $348,234 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $886,195 | $813,957 | $440,831 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,111,633 | $893,504 | $424,059 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1459680).
Questions about LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE
- What is the EIN of LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE is 20-1459680.
- Is LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CATHRINE RATLIFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,000 (CATHERINE RATLIFF, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does LITTLE HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $825,925, expenses of $916,467 and total assets of $257,302 at year end.
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