Child day care
Douglas County Child Development Association
Lawrence, KS 66046
Tax-exempt since 1981 · EIN 48-0912460
Youth and community nonprofits / Kansas / Lawrence
Child day care
Stepping Stones Inc
A tax-exempt child day care nonprofit with a mailing address in Lawrence, Kansas, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1987.
IRS facts
Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33Z)
Mailing city (IRS): Lawrence, Kansas 66049
EIN: 48-1038601
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1987, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $1,141,069 (tax year ending 2024-12)
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How it compares
2 of 2 child care nonprofits in Lawrence when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $1,141,069 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of the 57 child care nonprofits in Kansas that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $537,514.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Kansas groups of this type (Child care, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Lawrence and its county
Douglas County, Kansas: the Census Bureau estimates about 20,743 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 64 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 3.1 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about Stepping Stones Inc
What is Stepping Stones Inc's EIN?
Stepping Stones Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1038601. 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 Stepping Stones Inc a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Stepping Stones Inc in Lawrence, Kansas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1987. 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 Stepping Stones Inc tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones Inc do?
The IRS classifies Stepping Stones Inc as: Child day care. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
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More child care nonprofits in Lawrence
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024). Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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