Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHILDCAREGROUP
Employer identification number
75-0800634
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
10,710,947
9,670,429
11,563,071
13,776,430
14,308,652
60,029,529
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
514,231
591,534
952,950
401,801
137,071
2,597,587
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
17,201
3,780
20,981
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
11,225,178
10,261,963
12,516,021
14,195,432
14,449,503
62,648,097
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
31,600
24,000
13,101
35,100
103,801
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
37,029
2,822
39,851
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
68,629
26,822
13,101
35,100
143,652
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
62,504,445
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
11,225,178
10,261,963
12,516,021
14,195,432
14,449,503
62,648,097
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
67,585
42,000
11,850
6,868
128,303
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
67,585
42,000
11,850
6,868
128,303
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
4,373
13,823
8,621
26,000
255,737
308,554
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
11,297,136
10,317,786
12,524,642
14,233,282
14,712,108
63,084,954
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.080 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.321 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.203 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.318 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHILDCAREGROUP
Employer identification number
75-0800634
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 1
Our mission is to promote, deliver, and expand the best childcare services available outside the home. Our significant activities include 1) Run head start and early head start programs, 2) Manage childcare subsidy programs for the Texas workforce commission, and (3) Provide training for child care providers.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE (CCA)
WE ALSO RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATION FOR OUR CONTRACT PROGRAM IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS: MOST IMPROVED PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN CHILD CARE ADMIN/OPS-MID SIZE WORKFORCE AREA
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
THROUGH THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH OUR CENTER PROGRAMS AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, WE SERVED 369,443 MEALS AND 210,220 SNACKS TO 2,270 CHILDREN.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES
CHILDCAREGROUP PROVIDED 8,160 REFERRALS FOR CHILD CARE, AND 29,582 VISITS WERE MADE TO OUR ONLINE SERVICE, GETCHILDCARENOW.COM 159 CHILDREN AND PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE "BORN LEARNING" HOME VISITATION PROGRAM IN PLEASANT GROVE AND DIXON CIRCLE. 591 HOME VISITS WERE CONDUCTED. SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING - 100 PROVIDERS RECEIVED TRAINING IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BETWEEN OCTOBER 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 2011, CHILCAREGROUP CONDUCTED EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR 3,364 PROVIDERS; HELD 540 TRAINING SESSIONS; PROVIDED 13,157 CONTACT HOURS OF TRAINING; INSTALLED 100 OFFICE COMPUTERS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; INSTALLED 94 CLASSROOM COMPUTERS AND INSTALLED 51 PLAYGROUNDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - CENTER PROGRAMS
CHILDCAREGROUP IS UNIQUE IN PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND, FULL-DAY PROGRAMS, TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WORKING TO ACHIEVE GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY. AMONG EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE PROVIDERS, CHILDCAREGROUP'S COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MODEL IS RARE. OUR CENTERS MAINTAINED THE TRADEMARK FOR OUR UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CHILD CARE, THE HALLMARKS OF WHICH ARE: THE CONSTANT CAREGIVER MODEL IN WHICH A CHILD CHANGES CARE GIVERS ONLY ONCE AT AGE 3 AND WHEN THEY GRADUATE TO KINDERGARTEN; MIXED-AGE CLASSROOMS; HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF; AN EARLY EDUCATION, RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM; LOW STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIOS; AND SMALL GROUP SIZES TO FOSTER EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS; AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT SERVICES THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY. WE OPERATED FOUR HEAD START AND FOUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS AT SEVEN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CENTERS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE 595 CHILDREN EVERY DAY. IN 2011, WE BEGAN A COLLABORATION WITH BRYAN'S HOUSE, WHERE WE SERVE 32 CHILDREN WITH FUNDING FROM EARLY HEAD START. THROUGH OUR WORK WITH BRYAN'S HOUSE AND THE LOW BIRTH WEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CENTER, WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS, AND THEIR SIBLINGS. CHILDCAREGROUP ENGAGES PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND PROVIDES A WIDE-RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE 906 WORKING PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE TO HELP END THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF POVERTY. THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN AT OUR CENTERS LOGGED APPROXIMATELY 860 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
BECKY BRIGHT (TRUSTEE) AND G. TODD BRIGHT (TRUSTEE) HAVE A FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11
AFTER INITIAL REVIEW BY CFO, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO. THE CFO & CEO PRESENT RETURN TO FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
BOARD MEMBERS SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. ALSO, A CONFLICT OF INTERSET SECTION IS INCLUDED IN PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO INSURE A POTENTIAL VENDOR WOULD NOT CAUSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION LEVELS OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY TO DETERMINE SALARIES, INCLUDING THE NONPROFIT TIMES NATIONWIDE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REPORT. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN SEPTEMBER 2011.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
NET INCREASE IN UNFUNDED PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION OF DEFINED BENEFIT POST-RETIREMENT PLAN -700,451 NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS -20,705 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -27,741 TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 -748,897
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.