# Deborahs Little Shepherds

Child day care nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139. EIN 23-2985741. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/232985741-deborahs-little-shepherds

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide a christian centered childcare facility where children can emotionally, physically and socially develop academic skills.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232985741/202642579349301354/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $885,224 | $837,354 | $1,047,520 | $723,769 | 24 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232985741/202642579349301354/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $866,679 | $684,476 | $932,797 | $571,306 | 33 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232985741/202402159349300730/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $646,564 | $580,156 | $772,662 | $389,103 | 19 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232985741/202440389349301414/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $458,361 | $385,288 | $418,169 | $310,269 | 15 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232985741/202430169349302253/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $405,127 | $292,414 | $250,632 | $249,446 | 19 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232985741/202240729349300219/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2026: programs $780,094 (93%), management $57,260 (7%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2026: gifts and grants $0, program fees $885,208, investment income $16.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +17% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2026). 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 rank: 12 of 36 child care nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $885,224 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 105 child care nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $1,011,018.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 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
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Deborahs Little Shepherds's EIN?**

Deborahs Little Shepherds's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2985741. 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 Deborahs Little Shepherds a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Deborahs Little Shepherds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1999. 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 Deborahs Little Shepherds tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Deborahs Little Shepherds 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 Deborahs Little Shepherds do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2026: "To provide a christian centered childcare facility where children can emotionally, physically and socially develop academic skills." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Deborahs Little Shepherds take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2026, Deborahs Little Shepherds reported total revenue of $885,224 and total expenses of $837,354 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.