Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Louis, Missouri, registered in 1981, with $78,666 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Development Center Inc 2819 Union B, St Louis, MO, 63115 EIN 43-1182426 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$79K
▼ 94.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$556K
Net assets
$588K
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.
D
—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 Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -607% 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 Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc: 13 mo reserves · -607% margin earns a F 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 Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc— 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 Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2013) to $79K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $133KNet assets $588K
Operating margin
-607.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$721K
Total liabilities
$133K
Net assets
$588K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,666▼94.9% | $556,272▼44.2% | $588,054▼45.2% | $720,826▼40.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,527,680▲8.0% | $996,737▲9.6% | $1,073,494▲103% | $1,215,394▲81.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,413,942▲92.6% | $909,413▲25.3% | $529,682▲62.9% | $670,768▲40.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $733,955▼2.2% | $725,919▼1.8% | $325,151▲2.5% | $476,272▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $750,317▼26.7% | $739,272▼24.6% | $317,115▼8.1% | $469,502▲35.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,024,063▼6.1% | $979,854▼12.3% | $345,124▲14.7% | $346,230▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,090,878▼4.7% | $1,117,000▼10.4% | $300,915▼8.0% | $360,678▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,144,776▼18.9% | $1,246,862▼20.0% | $327,037▼27.2% | $395,730▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,412,016▼12.1% | $1,559,355▲0.3% | $449,123▼24.7% | $449,443▼27.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,606,254▲0.8% | $1,554,824▲4.9% | $596,462▲9.4% | $616,988▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,593,388▼0.9% | $1,482,281▼7.7% | $545,032▲10.3% | $561,543▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,607,511 | $1,605,828▼3.3% | $493,925▲0.3% | $590,416▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,661,290▲7.7% | $492,242▼10.2% | $627,593▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,542,194 | $548,444 | $737,870 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1182426, based in St Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc's EIN?
- Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1182426.
- How much revenue does Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc report?
- Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc reported $78,666 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buttons & Bows Preschool Development Center Inc (EIN 43-1182426) 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.