Nonprofit · EIN 74-2829568
CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,735,333 | $5,518,755 | $216,578 | $11,127,840 | $1,539,098 | $9,588,742 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,407,867 | $5,077,466 | $330,401 | $9,968,219 | $558,006 | $9,410,213 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,109,269 | $4,301,286 | $807,983 | $9,089,408 | $311,003 | $8,778,405 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,121
- Program service revenue
- $5,165,120
- Investment income
- $492,036
- Net rental income
- $1,175
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $118,078
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $254
- Other revenue
- $28,056
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,378
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,329,873
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,952,055
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,667
- Accounting fees
- $80,434
- Occupancy
- $262,165
- Travel
- $6,634
- Depreciation
- $77,600
- Program services (functional)
- $4,437,244
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,081,511
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,968,219
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,127,840
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,539,098
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,588,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $845,340
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,879,398
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,588,742
- Gross receipts
- $8,321,733
- Employees
- 146
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ashcraft | CEO Officer | 40 | $104,938 | $13,377 |
| Nathan Roybal | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Roesler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bethany Langley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Cade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Schneider | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachael Novak | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ashcraft | CEO Officer | 40 | $94,510 | $11,122 |
| Chelsea Ashcraft | Past CFO Officer | 40 | $80,573 | $11,471 |
| Nathan Roybal | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Roesler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Cade | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bethany Langley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natane Lim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ashcraft | COO Officer | 40 | $72,904 | $9,396 |
| Chelsea Ashcraft | CFO Officer | 40 | $67,192 | $10,156 |
| Nathan Roybal | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Walker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Plunkett | Pres Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Cade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natane Lim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Roesler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10601 LOMAS BLVD NE STE 101, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112-5462
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Nathan Roybal, 10601 Lomas Blvd NE 101, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Signed the 990
- Nathan Roybal, President
- Phone
- (505) 296-2880
- Website
- www.childrens-choice.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Moen CPA
Mission
The Mission of Childrens Choice is to facilitate the positive development of children through our holistic approach to out-of-school-time programming that supports families. We create playful learning environments, caring and empowering relationships, and enriching experiences that meet the ever-changing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children.
Program accomplishments
- Since adopting Sociocracy as the new governance system, Childrens Choice has continued to advance these efforts in order to equip and empower the staff to share leadership of the organization in accomplishment of the mission. The governance of the organization was restructured.The Board of Directors was restructured and is known as the Mission Circle. The Aim of the Mission Circle is to accomplish the mission of the organization. The mission of CC is to facilitate the positive development of children through our holistic approach to out-of-school-time programming that supports families. We create playful learning environments, caring and empowering relationships, and enriching experiences that meet the ever-changing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children. Their Domain is the creation of policy and the supervision of the Executive Director.The General Circle is the top governing circle of the staff. The General Circle is composed of the Executive Director as leader, and the Leaders and Delegates of its offspring circles: Logistics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI); Professional Development, Summer Programming, Storytelling, Curriculum Development, and Community and Culture of Care. The Aim of the General Circle is the Mission.The Logistics Circle is led by Gina Chavez, Logistics Coordinator. The Aim: To provide, manage, and improve the logistical processes - how resources such as supplies, materials, equipment, communication systems, and personnel are recruited, acquired, allocated, and managed to ensure ongoing successful day-to-day operations that support the mission and enhance the Relationships.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is led by Carmen Prince-Morris, Programs Coordinator. DEI AIM: The aim of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Circle is to promote and support diversity in all forms, such as race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation; and ability to address and eliminate any forms of discrimination and bias for an equitable workplace; and to identify, deconstruct, disrupt, and dismantle racism, discrimination, bias and all forms of otherness at Children's Choice through intentional policy and procedure, training and education, creating an inclusive environment, meaningful progress and accountability, and child empowerment and action. Domains: Policy and Procedure, Training and Education, Creating an Inclusive Environment:, Meaningful Progress and Accountability: and Child Empowerment and Action:Professional Development Is led by Cindra Peterson, Site Director, Carrie Walker, Programs Coordinator, and Catherine Peterman, Programs Coordinator. Aim: To create individualized and generalized professional development systems that support high-quality holistic child development programming and facilitate the abilities of a community of reflective, skilled, and empowered child care professionals to provide high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care and education for all children in Childrens Choice programs. Domain: The Professional Development Circle holds responsibility for all matters related to the learning, growth, and professional development of child care staff within the organization, to include onboarding, performance review systems, and professional development systems. This includes identifying development needs, designing and implementing training initiatives, supporting reflective practice, and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant school-age child care standards and Childrens Choice values. The circle has decision-making authority within its domain, except where decisions have a significant financial or strategic impact beyond this scope, in which case proposals are brought to the General Circle.Summer Programming Circle is led by Catherine Peterman, Programs Coordinator. Aim: Create a comprehensive plan for preparation, logistics, staffing, and summer experiencesStorytelling Circle is led by Chris Walsh, Storyteller. Aim: To facilitate Childrens Choice communication, information, and ideas through engaging storytelling techniques that connect families, staff, and children. Using storytelling to create shared understanding, build trust, and foster a sense of belonging within the Childrens Choice community - helping everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Domains: Staff Training & Professional Development, Curriculum & Enrichment Support, Recruitment, Retention & Staff Engagement, and Communication & Information SharingCurriculum Development is led by Christy Smith, Curriculum Specialist. The Aim of the Curriculum Support Circle is to assist in the accomplishment of the mission by designing and implementing organization-wide OST programming curriculum support systems for individual programs such as: Domains: Sociocratic Child Learning Circles, Documentation, Reflective Practice, Emergent Curriculum, Rituals, Child-Selected Activities, Child-Directed Activities, and Staff-Directed Activities and DEI.Community and Culture of Care Circle is led by Cindra Peterson, Site Director. Aim: to create a workplace that enhances the physical, mental, and emotional health of the Childrens Choice community, and creates a culture that brings joy and a sense of caring. Domains Planning and implementing systems and events for staff and family appreciation. Planning and implementing systems that celebrate life events of staff (birthdays, births/adoptions, weddings). Planning and implementing systems that support staff in times of bereavement. Plans and implements systems or events to support families of the program. Providing resources and information for staff and families centered around health, wellness, and joy. Providing promotional information on the Circles work to the staff/community through newsletters, flyers, social media. Plans and implements events that encourage community involvement. Focuses on creating a strong sense of community, belonging, and culture of care.Expenses $4,437,244 · revenue $5,165,120
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2829568
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,127,840
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,321,733
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $5,735,333 | $5,518,755 | $11,127,840 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $5,407,867 | $5,077,466 | $9,968,219 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $5,109,269 | $4,301,286 | $9,089,408 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $8,929,175 | $3,133,656 | $8,268,718 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | 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 74-2829568).
Questions about CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC is 74-2829568.
- Is CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE 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 CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Nathan Roybal.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,938 (Michael Ashcraft, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILD CARE SERVICE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,735,333, expenses of $5,518,755 and total assets of $11,127,840 at year end.
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