Mission: To embrace, educate, and empower hardworking, under-resourced families and children to achieve their full potential.
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1971, and donations are tax-deductible.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Financial and Accountability & Transparency score for Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
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Exceptional
This charity's score is 95.14, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.
This score is calculated from two sub-scores:
Finance: 93.13 View details
Accountability & Transparency: 100.00 View details
This score represents Form 990 data from 2019, the latest year published by the IRS. The organization provided this information on a consolidated pro forma 990 which was verified against 990s received from the IRS. View all organizations in this consolidation.
Note: This rating represents consolidated financial data for these organizations:
Florence Fuller Child Development Foundation, EIN: 02-0630595
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, EIN: 59-1312245 (this organization)
Florence Fuller Child Development Foundation, EIN: 02-0630595
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, EIN: 59-1312245 (this organization)
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Program Expense Ratio
84.9%
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This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity's average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expenses
8.5%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expenses
6.4%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
4.0%
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Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency
$0.07
The amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio
1.78 years
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Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth
3.16%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Governance
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Sources Include: IRS Form 990
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Policies
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Transparency
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Total Revenue and Expenses
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Salary of Key Persons
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Ellyn Okrent, Chief Executive Officer
$125,921 (1.99% of Total Expenses)
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Business Master File Data
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Other school related activities (BMF activity code: 059)
Nursery school (BMF activity code: 032)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources: IRS Forms 990
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Pandemic Response
Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
Grants Received
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Expenses and demand for services increased, while income decreased substantially due to the inability to have events and the limited capacity for enrollment due to social distancing. We received the first PPP loan but did not qualify for the second round of PPP because of nonrecurring Covid emergency funds earmarked for staff directly, not to be used for operations.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Created a single point of entry to our campuses, requiring facility adaptation and additional staff. Increased kitchen staff and food supplies, which increased our trash pick-up and other costs. PPE expenses were added. The number of children served was reduced- by 25%, reducing earned revenue, while staffing needs and costs increased. We added technology staff and supplied the children, staff, and families with needed Chromebooks for connectivity and virtual learning. We followed the CDC guidelines and changed procedures daily. Volunteers and campus therapies were discontinued. Met the increased demand for food and support for hard-working essential working parents who could not quarantine or stay home from work. We implemented a health, teen and an elementary school program. We rebranded from Florence Fuller Child Development Centers to the Fuller Center, as we are so much more than child care- We are community care. We created a new website and had weekly Board meetings throughout.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Initially, we went virtual until it became evident that our families needed us - in person. Over 100 Fuller staff came to work daily from June 1, 2020, and gave up their 2020 vacation time to meet the needs of over 775 unduplicated children and supported their families so that they could work and keep our local economy open and ultimately take care of us! Many of our families and staff suffered great losses of family members and friends to Covid. We created a Health program to address the health disparity we saw among our staff and families. We started a Teen Program to meet the needs of the youth left at home alone who showed up on our doorsteps hungry and in need of support, guidance, and food. We opened a private Elementary School when the public schools didn't reopen.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We will be keeping the single point of entry to better ensure safety on our campuses. We plan to enhance and continue our Health, Teen, and Elementary School Programs- while we expand our collaborative partners who work with us to embrace, educate and empower the children and families in our community.
Historical Ratings
| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| 4/1/2022 | 2019 | 95.14 | |
| 7/1/2021 | 2019 | 93.06 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 7/1/2020 | 2018 | 93.37 | |
| 7/1/2019 | 2017 | 91.74 | |
| 5/1/2018 | 2016 | 92.53 | |
| 8/1/2017 | 2015 | 92.51 | |
| 8/1/2016 | 2014 | 92.68 | |
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Impact & Results
This score estimates the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
Impact & Results Score
Not Currently Scored
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) cannot currently be evaluated by our Encompass Rating Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Largest Programs
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
$3,823,601
Spent in most recent FY
71%
Percent of program expenses
Early Education Program
$3,219,384
Spent in most recent FY
59%
Percent of program expenses
Early Childhood Education
$807,803
Spent in most recent FY
15%
Percent of program expenses
Afterschool/Summer Camp Program
$700,096
Spent in most recent FY
13%
Percent of program expenses
Family Support
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Leadership & Adaptability
This score provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
Leadership & Adaptability Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) is a passing score. This score has no effect on the organization's Star Rating.
Encompass Rating V4 provides an evaluation of the organization's Leadership & Adaptability through the nonprofit organization submitting a survey response directly to Charity Navigator.
Leadership & Adaptability Report
100
of 100 points
Mission
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s mission
The Fuller Centers mission is to embrace, educate and empower hardworking under-resourced families and children to achieve their full potential. We provide quality childcare, early childhood and elementary education, afterschool, summer and out-of-school time programming, a teen leadership program, mentoring program, and a comprehensive family support program to ensure that our children go home to safe, stable, and healthy families who positively contribute to our community. We serve more than 900 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years of age and youth between 16 to 23 years of age. In addition, we serve 600 of their family members annually. We provide 1800 nutritious meals daily and provide access to health care, behavioral health care and screenings, housing, employment opportunities, parenting skills, crisis management, financial assistance, budget training, and job coaching all under one roof in collaboration with many community partners.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Vision
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The Fuller Center's vision is to be the leading organization providing access and opportunities for all children and families to help build a strong and vibrant community.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Provide outstanding programs and services
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Diversify funding
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Three: Invest in Board and staff development
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
All staff and Board members are required to participate in agency-wide, department/committee, and individual training, conferences, and seminars. We maintain national and local accreditation. We utilize consultants, participate in numerous leadership groups and leadership trainings.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Mobilizing for Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Policy Advocacy
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
Fuller Center actively utilizes social media, T.V., and radio news, press releases, print media, and public speaking opportunities to inform the community of the issues concerning our mission. We work closely with our elected officials both state and federal and involve our families, alumni, volunteers, community partners, and Board members to act as our ambassadors.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Story of Adaptability
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In December of 2019, we had been granted funds for 180 Chromebooks and a technology teacher. We formated the Chromebooks and implemented intense technology training that we rolled out for our staff in early 2020. In March of 2020, when the world shut down the Fuller Center stepped up! Our families were caught off guard, unprepared, unable to quarantine, and had limited access to technology, childcare, and basic needs and resources. Fuller was ready- We went virtual immediately, sharing the 180 Chromebooks and maintaining connections with our families. It became apparent that our families were facing food insecurity and other stressors. We began organizing food pickups for hundreds of families daily, but that wasn't enough- The Board and the staff worked closely together strategizing a reopening plan so our parents could keep their jobs, and keep our local economy open. On June 1st, we reopened our doors during the height of the Covid 19 pandemic. We were featured on the Today Show as a model for keeping child care centers open safely. We partnered with the local Health Department and followed the CDC guidelines - and worked through the pandemic, in person, throughout, with NO spread of the Corona Virus. We noticed, however, that the population we served was being heavily impacted by Covid 19 and we implemented a Health program. We had teens show up at our centers hungry and in need of guidance and support because they were home alone while their parents were working- and we created a Teen Leadership Program. And when the schools didn't open for our elementary-age children and we witnessed the learning losses taking place, we opened the Fuller Academy. While we are facing a child care and staffing crisis our centers stand strong because of the support received from our community. We too face the challenges imposed by the pandemic and the current state of the world around us, yet continue to work together, as we strive to meet our mission and actualize our vision.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
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Organization Leadership
Ellyn Okrent
Chief Executive Officer
Simone Spiegel
President and Chairman of the Board
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Culture & Community
This score provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves. Learn more about how and why we rate Culture & Community.
Culture & Community Score
100
out of 100
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (dba Fuller Center) has earned a passing score. This score has no effect on the organization's Star Rating. The organization provided data about how it listens to constituents (Constituent Feedback) and its Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) practices (see report below).
The Culture & Community Beacon is comprised of the following metrics:
Constituent Feedback: 100/100 (30% of beacon score)
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: 100/100 (70% of beacon score)
Culture & Community Report
100
of 100 points
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
100/100 points
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 14 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective DEI policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
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Methodology
We are utilizing data collected by Candid to document and assess the DEI practices implemented by the organization. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to fill out the Equity Strategies section of their Candid profiles to receive a rating.
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Constituent Feedback
100/100 points
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
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Methodology
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Analysis and Research
Like the overall Encompass Rating System, the Culture & Community Beacon is designed to evolve as metrics are developed and ready for integration. Below you can find more information about the metrics we currently evaluate in this beacon and their relevance to nonprofit performance.
Constituent Feedback
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
