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    Cradles to Crayons

    Cradles to Crayons

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.cradlestocrayons.org

    ...281 Newtonville Ave
    Newton MA 02460

    617-779-4700


    Newton MA | IRS ruling year: 2002 | EIN: 04-3584367  

     

    Organization Mission

    Cradles to Crayons® (C2C®) believes that all children deserve the essentials they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued. Founded in 2002, Cradles to Cr ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

    Great


    This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-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.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    99

    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.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Majority Independent Board Members - 92% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    ...Independent Board Size - 12 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    ...Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes20 out of 20 points  
    ...Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    ...Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Loans to/from Officers - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 19.44%25 out of 25 points  
    ...Program Expense: Ratio - 86.43%25 out of 25 points  
    ...Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0723 out of 25 points  
    ...Working Capital: Ratio - 1.06 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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