As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we have worked in partnership with our donor community to build a sustainable budget from diverse funding sources. We have earned a Platinum rating from Charity Navigator, their highest rating. We are proud of our high-quality organization and programs.
Our recent recognitions include:
- Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar
- Four Star (highest) Rating from Charity Navigator
- Marin Magazine Best of the County Philanthropy Recognitions (2023-26)
- NBBJ Best Places to Work (2021-26)
- Marin Quality Counts Consortia’s Mastering High Quality Standards to Early Child Development Program, since 2017
- Golden Bell Partner Award from Novato Unified School District (2025)
- North Bay Business Journal (NBBJ) Forty Under 40 Award to Director of Community Outreach & Education Maria Jaramillo-Botero (2025) and Award to Child Development Program Director Emily Bugos (2023)
- CEO Cheryl Paddack honored by Marin History Museum for Outstanding Contributions to Marin County (2025)
- CEO Cheryl Paddack and Board Member Dr. Gina Fromer inducted into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame (2023)
- NBBJ Diversity in Business Award (2023)
- NBBJ HR Professionals Award to Human Resources Director Alaine Kalder (2023)
Annual Reports
Tax Forms
EIN and 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Letter
Financials
NMCS Financial Statement 2025-26