Charity Navigator Logo
    Sign in Nonprofit Resources Support Charity Navigator
    Charity Navigator Logo

    Error attempting donation

    You're too fast!

    Your donation attempt encountered a problem. Please refresh the page to try again.

    You're faster than our page! Give the page a little longer to finish loading and try your donation again.

    Bennington Early Childhood Center
    82%
    rating
     
    Three-Star Charity question mark
    Impact & Measurement
    Accountability & Finance
    Culture & Community
    Leadership & Adaptability
    building

    Bennington Early Childhood Center

     
    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    expand
    URL not available
    map
    1506 HARWOOD HILL RD
    Bennington VT 05201-8319

    Bennington VT | IRS ruling year: 2010 | EIN: 27-0691800  
    info
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    To provide and promote accessible, affordable and appropriate care and education for the children and families of the greater Bennington Area. This could include but ...
    (More)
     

    Rating Information

    rating
    Good

    This charity's score is 82%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings
    plus

    Rating Report

    Accountability & Finance
    Score

    82

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022
    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
    Learn more
     

    Key Accountability Metrics

    Full Credit
      
    Partial Credit
      
    No Credit
    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members
    8 out of 8 pointsplus
    Independent Board Size - 10 independent members
    7 out of 7 pointsplus
    Financial Statements - Review or Compilation
    15 out of 15 pointsplus
    Material Diversion of Assets - None
    10 out of 10 pointsplus

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    Full Credit
      
    Partial Credit
      
    No Credit
    Website Listed on Tax Form - Missing
    0 out of 2 pointsplus
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Missing
    0 out of 4 pointsplus
    Whistleblower Policy - Missing
    0 out of 4 pointsplus
    Document Retention and Destruction - Missing
    0 out of 4 pointsplus
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
    2 out of 2 pointsplus

    Website Disclosures

    Full Credit
      
    Partial Credit
      
    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
    0 out of 4 pointsplus

    Financial Metrics

    Full Credit
      
    Partial Credit
      
    No Credit
    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 37.53%
    15 out of 15 pointsplus
    Program Expense: Ratio - 88.56%
    25 out of 25 pointsplus

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    plus
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    plus
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    plus
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
    plus