Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lewiston, Maine, registered in 1974, with $6,415,629 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
269 Bates St, Lewiston, ME, 04240 EIN 23-7323306 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.4M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.4M
Net assets
$5.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care: 10 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.1M (FY2013) to $6.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $688KNet assets $5.1M
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$688K
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,415,629▲8.0% | $6,376,982▲4.6% | $5,137,915▼5.8% | $5,826,260▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,938,480▼4.0% | $6,094,447▲2.9% | $5,453,204▼8.6% | $6,329,898▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,187,876▲20.8% | $5,924,420▲20.9% | $5,963,733▲39.8% | $6,770,189▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,123,609▲8.8% | $4,899,982▲4.2% | $4,265,691▲1.9% | $4,761,223▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,709,523▼2.5% | $4,704,384▼0.5% | $4,185,780▼5.6% | $4,375,477▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,831,567▲9.5% | $4,726,132▲9.5% | $4,435,008▲11.8% | $4,686,763▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,414,251▲4.5% | $4,315,050▲4.8% | $3,968,511▲136% | $4,129,317▲120% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,222,164▲5.7% | $4,117,551▲6.9% | $1,680,671▼5.2% | $1,872,843▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,994,240▲5.4% | $3,852,158▲4.6% | $1,773,015▲36.0% | $2,031,372▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,790,332▲7.3% | $3,682,449▲6.1% | $1,303,916▼11.2% | $1,449,406▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,533,499▲12.2% | $3,471,567▲11.2% | $1,467,687▲203% | $1,663,750▲157% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,148,167 | $3,122,590▼16.0% | $485,011▼61.5% | $647,288▼53.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,718,433▼8.3% | $1,260,658▼6.1% | $1,385,824▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,052,822▼6.5% | $1,342,503▼5.2% | $1,522,174▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,332,971 | $1,416,191 | $1,584,946 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $20K total
3 grants to Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Education projects | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Experiential, nature-based learning | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Family and program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7323306, based in Lewiston, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care's EIN?
- Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7323306.
- How much revenue does Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care report?
- Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care reported $6,415,629 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care have?
- CharityIndex grades Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care (EIN 23-7323306) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.