Child Development Associates Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bonita, California, registered in 1986, with $307,153,597 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$307.2M
▲ 38.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$305.3M
Net assets
$2.8M
Employees
334
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. For Child Development Associates Incorporated: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Child Development Associates Incorporated: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Child Development Associates Incorporated: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Child Development Associates Incorporated: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To empower and promote the well-being of families, child care providers, and the greater community through financial and support services.
Supplemental rate payments are funded by the california department of social services to provide additional reimbursement to eligible child care providers serving families who receive subsidized child care assistance. these payments are intended to help offset rising operating costs, support quality improvements, and strengthen the stability of the child care system by supplementing standard rates. the supplemental rate payment program supports providers who serve low- to moderate-income families, helping ensure continued access to safe, reliable child care.
Child and adult care food program is funded by u.s. dept. of agriculture and california department of social services. this program reimburses child care providers for the nutritious meals they serve to the children in their care. cda currently sponsors approximately 1,006 family child care homes throughout san diego county, orange county, riverside county, san bernardino county, imperial county, and a portion of los angeles county.
Cda received the following other funding:shared service alliance:from first 5 san diego, county of san diego, and ymca, cdas role is to support participating child care providers, with a targeted emphasis on family child care homes, in regions with verifiable child care deserts, with bolstering the sustainability of their business and enhance business resilience.alternative payment program administrative supports:administrative funding appropriated in senate bill 104 to support families as well as the activities related to the child care providers united bargaining agreement. these activities included, but are not limited to, dues deduction, meeting new subsidized provider report requirements outlined in the memorandum of understanding, and any additional data collection related to ccpu data requests.total program expenses were: $1,801,955
Revenue grew from $62.0M (FY2013) to $307.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86.4M
Total liabilities
$83.6M
Net assets
$2.8M
Salaries & benefits
$36.1M
12% of expenses
Board members
7
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307,153,597▲38.1% | $305,259,419▲37.2% | $2,844,029▲218% | $86,442,560▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $222,373,133▲36.4% | $222,469,668▲36.4% | $895,315▼6.5% | $59,958,957▲130% | 990 |
| 2022 | $163,037,117▲32.4% | $163,077,253▲32.6% | $957,188▼6.7% | $26,077,361▲57.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $123,157,181▼8.9% | $122,976,555▼8.9% | $1,025,783▲5.1% | $16,603,891▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $135,258,130▲17.2% | $135,053,084▲17.1% | $976,182▼20.7% | $17,605,481▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $115,372,319▲11.4% | $115,306,886▲11.4% | $1,230,823▲7.8% | $16,418,540▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $103,554,552▲18.1% | $103,550,825▲18.1% | $1,141,283▲5.4% | $17,145,490▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $87,674,623▲13.6% | $87,666,231▲13.7% | $1,082,416▲7.2% | $13,970,752▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $77,148,374▲3.0% | $77,081,435▲2.9% | $1,009,301▲23.2% | $11,823,752▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $74,918,995▲16.7% | $74,883,280▲16.7% | $818,937▲57.3% | $10,175,701▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,174,492▲3.6% | $64,176,897▲3.6% | $520,782▲2.7% | $9,009,776▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $61,965,199 | $61,954,044▲8.2% | $507,269▲3.5% | $7,819,081▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $57,257,472▲11.2% | $490,198▼9.3% | $7,594,238▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $51,490,952▼5.8% | $540,167▼13.5% | $6,001,317▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $54,643,305▲0.3% | $624,349▼7.5% | $7,179,510▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $54,473,746 | $675,002 | $7,960,988 | 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.
Highest-paid: Richard Richardson — $473,911 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Richardson | President & Ceo | 40 | $473,911 |
| Jorge Hernandez | Vp & Treasurer | 40 | $324,738 |
| Norma Hernandez | Vp & Secretary | 40 | $278,755 |
| Jolie Buberl | Vice President | 40 | $274,926 |
| Vinh Dang | It Manager | 40 | $246,143 |
| Erica Nevling | Con&fiscalcompl.mg | 40 | $239,161 |
| Jennifer Villa | Ap Manager | 40 | $226,872 |
| Cynthia Navarrete | Ap Fiscal Manager | 40 | $212,455 |
| Alexander Calegari | Admin & Fac Mgr | 40 | $179,782 |
| Christopher M Redo | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Emily Brayfield | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Hector Martinez | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jane Mcmasters | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paige J Casey | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Zaneta Encarnacion | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kuehg Corp | Child Care Services | $5,517,849 |
| Childrens Choice Academy Inc | Child Care Services | $2,361,875 |
| Childrens Paradise Inc | Child Care Services | $2,346,928 |
| Childrens Choice Learning | Child Care Services | $1,712,325 |
| La Petite Bonita | Child Care Services | $1,203,700 |
2 grants to Child Development Associates Incorporated totaling $17.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2020 | $12,250,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For covid response for childcare, food and supplies per grant agreement letter | 2019 | $5,050,000 |
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Data for Child Development Associates Incorporated (EIN 33-0050042) 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.