# First Step Day Care Inc

Child day care nonprofit in Watertown, New York 13601. EIN 16-1378934. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide a safe, stimulating environment for children in a day care setting.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161378934/202431979349300953/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1992
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | $548,962 | $548,592 | $306,101 | $290,235 | 25 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161378934/202431979349300953/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $588,853 | $513,921 | $219,526 | $196,075 | 26 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161378934/202201969349301315/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2023: programs $467,501 (85%), management $81,091 (15%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2023: gifts and grants $128,668, program fees $415,570, investment income $2,655.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -3% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $548,962 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 167 child care nonprofits in New York; median $1,082,346.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Jefferson County, New York: about 27,310 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 10 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Watertown: 9 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/watertown
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is First Step Day Care Inc's EIN?**

First Step Day Care Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1378934. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is First Step Day Care Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists First Step Day Care Inc in Watertown, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1992. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to First Step Day Care Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to First Step Day Care Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does First Step Day Care Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2023: "To provide a safe, stimulating environment for children in a day care setting." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does First Step Day Care Inc take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2023, First Step Day Care Inc reported total revenue of $548,962 and total expenses of $548,592 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.