Nonprofit · EIN 56-0796221
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,598,506 | $1,821,865 | -$223,359 | $2,495,689 | $465,461 | $2,030,228 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,792,841 | $1,612,894 | $179,947 | $2,717,287 | $463,700 | $2,253,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,459,625
- of which government grants
- $1,418,466
- Program service revenue
- $99,565
- Investment income
- $39,316
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,992
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,098,988
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,470,185
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,500
- Occupancy
- $96,414
- Depreciation
- $73,658
- Program services (functional)
- $1,630,077
- Management and general (functional)
- $191,788
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,717,287
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,495,689
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $465,461
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,030,228
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $975,042
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,030,228
- Gross receipts
- $1,598,506
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Ratliff | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $78,460 | $13,953 |
| Dr Ashley Wells | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Rhodes | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Barham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Nutt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Spaeth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Becton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Ceasar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Higgins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mea Hoffman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Kee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Movahedazarhouligh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Ratliff | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $70,989 | $10,708 |
| Dr Ashley Wells | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Rhodes | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Barham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Nutt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Spaeth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Becton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Ceasar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Higgins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mea Hoffman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Kee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Movahedazarhouligh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3802 PRINCESS PLACE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28405-3226
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ashley Wells
- Signed the 990
- Ashley Wells, Chair
- Phone
- (910) 343-4245
- Website
- cdcwilimington.org
- Return prepared by
- BEARMANCPA PLLC
Mission
The Child Development Center is a developmental day center designed to build the independence of exceptional children through high-quality early education and therapeutic services. It serves special needs children ages 2 to 5 from New Hanover,Brunswick and Pender Counties of North Carolina.
Program accomplishments
- The Center is a developmental day center designed specifically to meet the needs of young children. Its serves special needs children ages 2 to 5 from New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties of North Carolina. It aims to build the independence of exceptional children through high-quality early education and therapeutic services. Its center-based setting provides a valuable family support system. Children expand and enrich their overall development through individual education plans designed and implemented in a collaborative environment of parents, educators, clinicians, therapists, counselors and nutritionists. The Center strives to be recognized as a leader in providing transformative opportunities for preschool children of all abilities.Expenses $1,630,077 · revenue $99,565
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0796221
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,495,689
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,598,506
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,598,506 | $1,821,865 | $2,495,689 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,792,841 | $1,612,894 | $2,717,287 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,964,348 | $1,516,952 | $2,693,019 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-0796221).
Questions about CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC is 56-0796221.
- Is CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC 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 DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ashley Wells.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,460 (Heather Ratliff, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,598,506, expenses of $1,821,865 and total assets of $2,495,689 at year end.
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