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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2592997

CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC

Tax-exempt · MILFORD, MA 01757

Financials

$21.5M$21.9M2022$23.1M$22.8M2023$29.2M$26.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$29,246,169$26,112,520$3,133,649$27,740,341$10,846,629$16,893,712
June 30, 2024990$23,149,718$22,769,538$380,180$23,528,477$9,819,259$13,709,218
June 30, 2023990$21,466,264$21,946,427-$480,163$26,011,632$13,016,814$12,994,818
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,340,897
of which government grants
$6,338,339
Program service revenue
$20,690,449
Investment income
$499,400
Net gain from sales of assets
$298,013
Other revenue
$1,715,423

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$270,509
Other salaries and wages
$15,601,915
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$17,965,065
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$19,864
Accounting fees
$265,627
Occupancy
$1,991,011
Travel
$363,336
Depreciation
$464,115
Program services (functional)
$24,096,256
Management and general (functional)
$2,016,264

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$23,528,477
Total assets, end of year
$27,740,341
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,846,629
Net assets, end of year
$16,893,712
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,057,126
Publicly traded securities
$6,096,655
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,893,712
Gross unrelated business income
$104,506
Gross receipts
$31,027,055
Employees
361
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
MA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MAURA MURPHYCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$200,252$30,348
DEIRDRE MORRISSEYPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$124,114$29,110
LIANNE RENAUDPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$123,155$26,811
MARGARET JOHNSONPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$118,800$21,684
MARY BISHOPPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$120,618$12,874
DENISE SPENCERPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$109,788$7,116
DR BARBARA RUGO-FOCHTDIRECTOR / MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.68$30,000$0
MELVIN J THOMPSONCHAIR/DIRECTOR/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
0.39$0$0
DR BROOKE LITTLETON-FITZGERALDFIRST VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.64$0$0
ROSS MAZZARELLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.39$0$0
DANA WHITEVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.49$0$0
DR ROBERT F LITTLETON JRPRESIDENT/TREASURER
Officer
1.88$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MAURA MURPHYCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$197,546$30,392
DEIRDRE MORRISSEYPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$118,455$28,270
MARGARET JOHNSONPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$105,677$15,783
MARY BISHOPPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$108,443$12,463
DENISE SPENCERPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$101,113$11,761
DIANE HUGHES-FORTUNATOPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$100,177$3,310
DR BARBARA RUGO-FOCHTDIRECTOR / MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.68$25,838$0
MELVIN J THOMPSONCHAIR/DIRECTOR/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
0.59$0$0
DR BROOKE LITTLETON-FITZGERALDFIRST VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.72$0$0
ROSS MAZZARELLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.49$0$0
DANA WHITEVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.59$0$0
DR ROBERT F LITTLETON JRPRESIDENT/TREASURER
Officer
1.97$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MAURA MURPHYCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$207,872$30,767
DEIRDRE MORRISSEYPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$117,109$26,762
MARGARET FINNEGANPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$108,884$27,294
MARY BISHOPPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$116,615$11,740
DENISE SPENCERPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$105,354$13,131
DR ROBERT F LITTLETON JRPRESIDENT/TREASURER (RESIGNED AS DIR. ON 6/16/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
0.14$0$0
MELVIN J THOMPSONCHAIR/DIRECTOR/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
0.14$0$0
DR BROOKE LITTLETON-FITZGERALDDIRECTOR (ELECTED AS DIRECTOR ON 6/16/23)
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ROSS MAZZARELLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.14$0$0
DANA WHITEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.14$0$0
BARBARA RUGO-FOCHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 EAST MAIN STREET, MILFORD, MA 01757-2806
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR ROBERT F LITTLETON, 300 EAST MAIN STREET, MILFORD, MA 01757
Signed the 990
DR ROBERT F LITTLETON JR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(508) 473-3422
Return prepared by
LEONARD MULHERIN & GREENE PC

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. CRITERION BELIEVES IN THE STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY AND ITS CAPACITY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM - SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3 WHO EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR ARE AT RISK FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BECAUSE OF HEALTH OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS INCLUDE EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO INCORPORATE INTERVENTION OBJECTIVES INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FAMILY'S HOME, THE CHILD'S DAYCARE, THE EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER OR OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
    Expenses $21,831,711 · revenue $24,745,513
  • FAMILY SUPPORT - HEALTHY FAMILIES IS A PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME PARENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 24. YOUNG PARENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT, INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO HOME VISITS, FAMILIES HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, FIELD TRIPS AND DINNERS. HEALTHY FAMILIES STAFF CAN ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED AGENCIES TO COORDINATE SERVICES FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO ABLE TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACCESSING BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICAL CARE. THE REGIONAL CONSULTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ENHANCED SERVICES TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO DEMONSTRATE COMPLEX AND EXTENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AND MEDICAL/HEALTH NEEDS. WELCOME FAMILY IS A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A UNIVERSAL, ONE-TIME VISIT TO MOTHERS WITH NEWBORNS. THE ONE-TIME VISIT IS CONDUCTED BY A MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NURSE AND LASTS APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES. A FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALL IS ALSO PROVIDED TWO TO THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VISIT TO DOCUMENT OUTCOMES OF REFERRALS MADE DURING THE HOME VISIT. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND MOTHERS WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FEE. MOTHERS ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION BUT ANY CAREGIVER IS ELIGIBLE, INCLUDING FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS, ADOPTIVE, AND FOSTER PARENTS.
    Expenses $1,027,833 · revenue $1,097,924
  • CHILD CARE - THE RISE AND SHINE ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 1 MONTH AND 5 YEARS OF AGE. EACH CLASSROOM OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL COMPETENCY IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE CARING FOR AND EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN. THE RSA PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EARLY COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY SKILLS.
    Expenses $1,236,712 · revenue $1,112,425

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2592997
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,740,341
Income (IRS master file)
$31,027,055

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$29,246,169$26,112,520$27,740,341XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$23,149,718$22,769,538$23,528,477XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$21,466,264$21,946,427$26,011,632XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$23,760,474$21,498,552$25,228,482IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 22-2592997).

Questions about CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC

What is the EIN of CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC is 22-2592997.
Is CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC 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 CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR ROBERT F LITTLETON.
Who are the officers and directors of CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,252 (MAURA MURPHY, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does CRITERION CHILD ENRICHMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,246,169, expenses of $26,112,520 and total assets of $27,740,341 at year end.

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