# Little Precious Steps

Child day care nonprofit in Lubbock, Texas 79403. EIN 84-3637265. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide a healthy and safe atmosphere for children to develop physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843637265/202632439349300133/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 2025 | $272,187 | $354,901 | $114,063 | $15,538 | 9 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843637265/202632439349300133/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $427,572 | $459,593 | $239,340 | $121,658 | 10 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843637265/202411299349302641/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $347,674 (98%), management $7,227 (2%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $220,300, program fees $51,600, investment income $287.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -20% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). 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: 2 of 3 child care nonprofits in Lubbock.
- Revenue $272,187 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 124 child care nonprofits in Texas; median $565,129.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lubbock County, Texas: about 76,292 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
- 112 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lubbock: 67 licensed child care centers, 36 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/lubbock
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Little Precious Steps's EIN?**

Little Precious Steps's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3637265. 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 Little Precious Steps a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Little Precious Steps in Lubbock, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Little Precious Steps tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Little Precious Steps 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 Little Precious Steps do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To provide a healthy and safe atmosphere for children to develop physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Little Precious Steps take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Little Precious Steps reported total revenue of $272,187 and total expenses of $354,901 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.