Nonprofit · EIN 84-0587601
CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $147,761,673 | $141,426,357 | $6,335,316 | $32,124,116 | $5,176,142 | $26,947,974 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $147,702,337 | $139,421,715 | $8,280,622 | $28,797,637 | $8,184,979 | $20,612,658 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $142,200,499
- of which government grants
- $130,966,975
- Program service revenue
- $275,513
- Investment income
- $1,961,937
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,412,325
- Net income from fundraising events
- $102,347
- Other revenue
- $3,323,724
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $29,116,493
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,117,117
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $382,177
- Occupancy
- $1,209,716
- Travel
- $251,848
- Depreciation
- $281,535
- Program services (functional)
- $135,877,119
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,549,238
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,797,637
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,124,116
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,176,142
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,947,974
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,027,761
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,013,654
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $934,320
- Gross receipts
- $147,820,736
- Employees
- 688
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA D WADDELL SEE SCH J | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $797,199 | $29,831 |
| KARANAE K DUANE SEE SCH J | CFO Officer | 40 | $477,725 | $16,964 |
| JOANNA CRAIN | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 40 | $213,294 | $12,819 |
| STANLEY CHANDY | IT DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $191,142 | $9,644 |
| CANDACE LORD | SENIOR CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $187,029 | $11,665 |
| ANGELA LAMPKIN | HEAD START DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $179,020 | $8,951 |
| DORICE RAMSEY | DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE BUSINESS HUB Key employee | 40 | $176,731 | $7,657 |
| PATRICIA WALKER LOOPER | EXECUTIVE PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $171,803 | $10,023 |
| JULIETA RHEA | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES Key employee | 40 | $173,303 | $7,510 |
| WILLIE RANKIN | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTE TO ADVANCE CHILD CARE Key employee | 40 | $161,168 | $8,760 |
| VENESSA MILLER | PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $160,102 | $9,789 |
| SHELBY BALLARD | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $154,846 | $9,397 |
| RITA MORRIS | DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,682 | $8,760 |
| DAVID BLACK | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,852 | $8,359 |
| STEPHANIA R WHITEHURST | NCTX DIRECTOR OF QUALITY CHILD CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,356 | $6,744 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEEQUA BLOUNT | DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE SERVICES & INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,341 | $8,605 |
| PATRICK D SANDERS | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,358 | $7,786 |
| CHARLES GLOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SHROPSHIRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLEEN NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL LANPHIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNON HILTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODI FARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILMA DAVID MAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DELEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA COSCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL SAENZ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GOADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA D WADDELLSEE SCHEDULE J | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $887,051 | $49,648 |
| KARANAE K DUANESEE SCHEDULE J | CFO Officer | 40 | $413,664 | $24,451 |
| CANDACE LORD | SR CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $192,549 | $28,320 |
| JOANNA CRAIN | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 40 | $192,585 | $6,685 |
| JULIETA RHEA | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $166,453 | $15,681 |
| STANLEY CHANDY | IT DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $165,371 | $16,748 |
| DORICE RAMSEY | DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $169,134 | $7,210 |
| ANGELA LAMPKIN | HEAD START DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $172,024 | $1,000 |
| SHELBY BALLARD | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,117 | $17,541 |
| CLARK SYKES | DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION Key employee | 40 | $159,933 | $4,818 |
| VENESSA MILLER | PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $153,002 | $8,647 |
| PATRICIA WALKER LOOPER | EXECUTIVE PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,613 | $26,011 |
| RITA MORRIS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,389 | $16,103 |
| WILLIE RANKIN | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTE TO ADVANCE CHILD CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,624 | $8,474 |
| DAVID BLACK | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,671 | $0 |
| ANA COSCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA GRENIER | FORMER CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLEEN NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILMA DAVID MAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODI FARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNON HILTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XIMENA ANTUNEZ DE MAYOLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DELEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL SAENZ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL LANPHIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3000 E BELKNAP ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76111-4142
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KARA WADDELL, 3000 EAST BELKNAP STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76111
- Signed the 990
- KARA WADDELL, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (807) 838-0055
- Website
- WWW.CHILDCAREASSOCIATES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
CCA'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST FAMILY SUCCESSES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CCMS):CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES SUPPORTS WORKING FAMILIES AND PARENTS COMPLETING DEGREES AND WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS BY OFFSETTING THE COST OF QUALITY CHILD CARE THROUGH CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS. CCMS IN TARRANT COUNTY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 7,300 FAMILIES AND 13,200 CHILDREN VIA 536 CHILD CARE PROVIDER PARTNERS IN THE PROGRAM YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, CCMS IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE IN TARRANT COUNTY VIA OUR TEAM OF TEXAS RISING STAR MENTORS. CHILD CARE QUALITY IS SYSTEMATICALLY IMPROVED ALONG THE STATE'S CHILD CARE QUALITY RATING SYSTEM IN AREAS SUCH AS TRAINING, CREDENTIALS, INSTRUCTION, TEACHER-CHILD INTERACTIONS, CURRICULUM, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION. CCMS INCREASES THE CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS PAID TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS BASED ASSESSMENTS OF QUALITY AS WELL AS INVESTS IN CHILD CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.Expenses $91,445,700 · revenue $275,513
- EARLY EDUCATION & CARE SERVICES:CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES PREPARES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5 FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. CCA OPERATES 15 EARLY EDUCATION CAMPUSES ACROSS TARRANT COUNTY SERVING 790 CHILDREN 0-5 IN 2024. CCA SERVES YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COMPREHENSIVELY WITH FULL-DAY AND/OR FULL-YEAR PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES. HEAD START CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES IN EDUCATIONAL GROWTH, SPECIAL NEEDS, HEALTH, DENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADDITION TO FAMILY SUPPORTS. CCA INTEGRATES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SERVING OVER 10% CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. EACH CAMPUS IS SUPPORTED BY A FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ADVOCATE TO HELP CONNECT FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES. FOR FAMILIES NOT READY FOR CENTER-BASED SUPPORT, CCA OFFERS HOME VISITING SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS (72) AS WELL AS AMONG PREGNANT MOTHERS (39). CAMPUSES ALSO PARTNER TO DELIVER PREKINDERGARTEN AND/OR CHILD CARE SERVICES.Expenses $33,103,964
- CHILD CARE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES STRENGTHENED THE CHILD CARE SYSTEM ACROSS TEXAS BY PARTNERING WITH THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION (TWC) TO PROVIDE STATEWIDE BUSINESS COACHING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS. CCA DIRECTLY COACHED CHILD CARE BUSINESS OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO ADDRESS OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES, IMPROVE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND ENHANCE FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLANS, ACCESSING RESOURCES, AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, CCA MAINTAINED A CHILD CARE KNOWLEDGE HUB AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO SPECIALIZED FUNDING. CCA SERVED AND IMPACTED APPROXIMATELY 1,800 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THIS PROGRAM CONCLUDED IN MAY 2024 FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE THREE-YEAR PROGRAM TERM.Expenses $2,710,060
- NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS CHILD CARE SERVICES (CCS):CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES SUPPORTS WORKING FAMILIES AND PARENTS COMPLETING DEGREES AND WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS BY OFFSETTING THE COST OF QUALITY CHILD CARE THROUGH CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS. CCA SERVES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS: ALLEN, ARLINGTON, CARROLLTON, DALLAS, DENTON, FORT WORTH, FRISCO, GARLAND, GRAND PRAIRIE, IRVING, LEWISVILLE, MCKINNEY, MESQUITE, PLANO, AND RICHARDSON. CCA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 5,200 FAMILIES AND 8,000 CHILDREN VIA 696 CHILD CARE PROVIDER PARTNERS IN THE PROGRAM YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, CCS IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE IN TARRANT COUNTY VIA OUR TEAM OF TEXAS RISING STAR MENTORS. CHILD CARE QUALITY IS SYSTEMATICALLY IMPROVED ALONG THE STATE'S CHILD CARE QUALITY RATING SYSTEM IN AREAS SUCH AS TRAINING, CREDENTIALS, INSTRUCTION, TEACHER-CHILD INTERACTIONS, CURRICULUM, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION. CCS INCREASES THE CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS PAID TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS BASED ASSESSMENTS OF QUALITY AS WELL AS INVESTS IN CHILD CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.CHILD CARE INNOVATION:CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES LEADS AND COLLABORATES TO DEVELOP THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS QUALITY, MIXED DELIVERY SYSTEM OF EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE SERVICES, SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO BUILD A CORPS OF QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORTS PARENTS AS LEADERS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. CCA OPERATES THE CENTER FOR THE EARLY EDUCATOR HELPING TO BUILD THE NORTH TEXAS EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION EDUCATORS NEEDED IN THE REGION. CCA ALSO OPERATES PILOTS AND RESEARCH STUDIES THAT HELP INFORM INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. FURTHERMORE, CCA HELPS TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS AND LEADERS TO SHAPE POLICY THAT STRENGTHEN THE EARLY EDUCATION SYSTEM.Expenses $8,617,395 · grants $500,000
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 | Not 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
- 84-0587601
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,124,116
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,820,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $147,761,673 | $141,426,357 | $32,124,116 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $147,702,337 | $139,421,715 | $28,797,637 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $120,779,315 | $116,363,007 | $18,430,063 | 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 84-0587601).
Questions about CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES
- What is the EIN of CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES is 84-0587601.
- Is CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES 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 CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARA WADDELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 33 people; 17 received compensation from the organization, the highest $797,199 (KARA D WADDELL SEE SCH J, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILD CARE ASSOCIATES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $147,761,673, expenses of $141,426,357 and total assets of $32,124,116 at year end.
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