CHILD CARE RESOURCES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE PARKS

Phone

4067286446

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CHILD CARE RESOURCES, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

CHILD CARE RESOURCES' MISSION IS TO HELP KIDS GROW INTO SUCCESSFUL ADULTS BY ENRICHING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF THEIR CRUCIAL EARLY YEARS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,032,258

FAMILY SERVICES - INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PARENT EDUCATION RELATED TO CHILD CARE, SERVING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND THE DPHHS TO DETERMINE FAMILY ELIGIBILITY AND...

FAMILY SERVICES - INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PARENT EDUCATION RELATED TO CHILD CARE, SERVING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND THE DPHHS TO DETERMINE FAMILY ELIGIBILITY AND PROCESSING CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES THAT SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, INCREASE PARENT EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASE EARLY LEARNING READINESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program 2

Expenses: $810,674 Revenue: $125,790

PROVIDER SERVICES - INCLUDES THE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRAINING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE TRAINING INCLUDES ASSISTING PROVIDERS TO ADVANCE THROUGH MONTANA'S QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM...

PROVIDER SERVICES - INCLUDES THE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRAINING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE TRAINING INCLUDES ASSISTING PROVIDERS TO ADVANCE THROUGH MONTANA'S QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM, STARS TO QUALITY, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO HELP PROVIDERS SERVE CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND ON-SITE CONSULTATION, INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS, AND ONLINE TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH RECRUITING AND TRAINING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE MONTANA DPHHS ALSO DIRECTLY PAYS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES BASED ON ELIGIBILITY AND SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CHILD CARE RESOURCES.

Program 3

Expenses: $691,818

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NUTRITION TRAINING, MENU REVIEW AND PROCESSING...

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NUTRITION TRAINING, MENU REVIEW AND PROCESSING, PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,737,389

Program Service Revenue $125,790

Investment Income $229

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,863,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000

Salaries & Benefits $1,750,672

Fundraising Expenses $5,628

Program Expenses $2,534,750

Other Expenses $1,030,749

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,782,421

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,863,408	$2,431,657	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,782,421	$2,393,095	+0.2%
Net Income	$80,987	$38,562	+1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$213,282

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRUCE TRIBBENSEE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAITLIN BUHL	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE BLACK	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELLE GEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANETTE MELZER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA BOWER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE SCHAEFER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA WHITCOMB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACH CHELBERG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY ROSENLEAF	PRIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$102,746	$11,877	$114,623
MICHELLE PARKS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$90,544	$8,115	$98,659

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$2,863,408	$2,782,421	$1,440,906	$80,987
2024	$2,431,657	$2,393,095	$1,389,717	$38,562
2023	$2,592,934	$2,538,506	$1,435,766	$54,428
2022	$5,139,438	$4,991,443	$1,131,257	$147,995
2021	$4,585,149	$4,573,713	$1,667,296	$11,436
2020	$3,174,473	$3,090,943	$1,752,597	$83,530
2019	$1,994,933	$1,959,684	$738,350	$35,249
2018	$2,092,875	$2,007,857	$739,179	$85,018