# Children First Child Care

Child day care nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio 43215. EIN 31-1118405. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide quality day care services for children from the ages of six weeks through five years old on a non profit basis.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311118405/202430879349301208/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $692,560 | $827,720 | $234,324 | $233,093 | 20 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311118405/202430879349301208/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $816,768 | $798,864 | $369,364 | $368,253 | 16 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311118405/202331319349303423/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $993,311 | $801,497 | $356,424 | $350,349 | 15 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311118405/202200829349300340/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $675,946 (82%), management $151,774 (18%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $61,210, program fees $631,250, investment income $100.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -17% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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 rank: 9 of 10 child care nonprofits in Columbus.
- Revenue $5,821 is in the bottom 10% of 61 child care nonprofits in Ohio; median $562,909.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Franklin County, Ohio: about 311,601 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
- 691 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Columbus: 20 camps, 534 licensed child care centers, 31 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/columbus
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Children First Child Care's EIN?**

Children First Child Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1118405. 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 Children First Child Care a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Children First Child Care in Columbus, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1985. 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 Children First Child Care tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Children First Child Care 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 Children First Child Care do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Provide quality day care services for children from the ages of six weeks through five years old on a non profit basis." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Children First Child Care take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Children First Child Care reported total revenue of $692,560 and total expenses of $827,720 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.