Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Laguna Niguel, California, registered in 2005, with $5,964 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$5,964
▼ 93.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$57K
Net assets
$180K
Employees
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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 Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group: 38 mo reserves · -856% margin earns a F 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. Not scored for Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $43K (FY2012) to $5,964 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-856.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$180K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,964▼93.2% | $57,013▲2.0% | $179,688▼22.1% | $179,688▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $87,966▲22.7% | $55,868▲29.9% | $230,737▲16.2% | $230,737▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,683▼19.9% | $43,014▼17.7% | $198,639▲16.9% | $232,559▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $89,448▲21.1% | $52,279▼5.4% | $169,970▲28.0% | $266,307▲101% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,847▲41.4% | $55,265▲30.4% | $132,801▲16.3% | $132,801▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,221▼31.8% | $42,397▼42.5% | $114,219▲9.4% | $114,219▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $76,598▼38.2% | $73,794▼36.4% | $104,395▲2.8% | $104,395▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,969▲47.5% | $115,992▲81.2% | $101,591▲8.5% | $101,591▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $84,044▲93.7% | $64,017▲28.0% | $93,614▲197% | $93,614▲197% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $43,396▲1.1% | $50,014▲25.3% | $31,496▲5.2% | $31,496▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $42,914 | $39,918 | $29,930 | $29,930 | 990EZ |
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.
7 grants to Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group totaling $57K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $7,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2017 | $8,000 |
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Data for Childrens Choice Preschool-mcdowell Elementary Parent Support Group (EIN 02-0712595) 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.