Nonprofit · EIN 81-4799474
PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC
Tax-exempt · DAYTON, OH 45414
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,158,995 | $10,988,226 | $170,769 | $5,616,698 | $3,796,615 | $1,820,083 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,138,862 | $11,558,675 | $580,187 | $5,277,687 | $3,628,373 | $1,649,314 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,379,117 | $12,537,531 | -$158,414 | $4,346,571 | $3,277,444 | $1,069,127 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,050,883
- of which government grants
- $10,224,451
- Program service revenue
- $95,091
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $13,021
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,272,518
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $693,712
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,553,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,247,059
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,232
- Accounting fees
- $28,500
- Occupancy
- $43,768
- Travel
- $214,349
- Depreciation
- $56,727
- Program services (functional)
- $9,874,817
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,113,409
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,277,687
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,616,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,796,615
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,820,083
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $88,727
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,049,919
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $770,164
- Gross receipts
- $11,158,995
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN LIGHTCAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $166,328 | $75,743 |
| MARIE GIFFEN | SR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $137,762 | $40,897 |
| ASHLEY MARSHALL | SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $110,100 | $27,156 |
| LATORIA MARCELLUS | SR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION STRATEGY Officer | 40 | $108,758 | $26,968 |
| DEBORAH FELDMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANISSA LUMPKIN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MCGEE-RAFAL | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DWAN TARRANCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANEL WINSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM KEITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HEITKAMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN LIGHTCAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $162,894 | $61,423 |
| MARIE GIFFEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $132,357 | $38,800 |
| ASHLEY MARSHALL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $103,309 | $25,481 |
| DEBORAH FELDMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANISSA LUMPKIN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MCGEE-RAFAL | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DWAN TARRANCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANEL WINSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM KEITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HEITKAMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN LIGHTCAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $153,739 | $65,173 |
| MARIE GIFFEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $126,735 | $36,375 |
| DEBORAH FELDMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANISSA LUMPKIN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MCGEE-RAFAL | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DWAN TARRANCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANEL WINSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM KEITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HEITKAMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2251 TIMBER LN, DAYTON, OH 45414-4532
- In care of
- % ROBYN LIGHTCAP
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBYN LIGHTCAP, 2251 TIMBER LANE, DAYTON, OH 45414
- Signed the 990
- ROBYN LIGHTCAP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (937) 329-2700
- Website
- WWW.PRESCHOOLPROMISE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY WARE & SCHOENFELD INC
Mission
PRESCHOOL PROMISE'S VISION IS THAT EVERY CHILD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO IS READY FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. WE ARE DOING THAT BY IMPROVING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - SUCH AS CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL, HOME VISITING, HEALTHCARE AND PARENTING SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- PARTNER WITH FAMILIES: PRESCHOOL PROMISE WORKS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS OUTREACH TEAM AND PARTNERS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING AND CONNECT PARENTS WITH RESOURCES. FAMILIES RECEIVE FREE RESOURCES TO PROMOTE LEARNING AT HOME - SUCH AS PLAY KITS AND BOOKS-OF-THE-MONTH.Expenses $916,006 · grants $500
- IMPROVE QUALITY: PRESCHOOL PROMISE PROVIDES INTENSIVE, YEAR-LONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE LEARNING IN CLASSROOMS; TEACHERS RECEIVE STIPENDS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL SITES, AND TEACHERS RECEIVE GRANTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THE EARLY LEARNING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. PRESCHOOL PROMISE OFFERS THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM TO HELP TEACHERS EARN DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.Expenses $3,059,934 · grants $1,456,371 · revenue $13,021
- ASSIST FAMILIES: PRESCHOOL PROMISE IS HELPING FAMILIES FIND AND AFFORD HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BY LEVERAGING AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDING AND OFFERING TUITION ASSISTANCE TO FILL IN THE GAP. PROVIDERS ARE OFFERED GRANTS TO EXPAND PRESCHOOL SEATS TO SERVE MORE CHILDREN. PRESCHOOL PROMISE ALSO WORKS TO IMPROVE REGULAR ATTENDANCE.Expenses $3,537,940 · grants $2,654,391
- NORTHWEST DAYTON, HOPE ZONE, EIR, AND BIRTH TO 5 INITIATIVES.Expenses $2,360,937 · grants $161,256 · revenue $95,091
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4799474
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,616,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,158,995
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,158,995 | $10,988,226 | $5,616,698 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,138,862 | $11,558,675 | $5,277,687 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,379,117 | $12,537,531 | $4,346,571 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,487,242 | $10,921,024 | $4,811,083 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-4799474).
Questions about PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC
- What is the EIN of PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC is 81-4799474.
- Is PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRESCHOOL PROMISE 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 PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBYN LIGHTCAP.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,328 (ROBYN LIGHTCAP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,158,995, expenses of $10,988,226 and total assets of $5,616,698 at year end.
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