Childcare Resource Network Inc
The organization operates daycare centers, assists and monitors other daycare providers, and provides related services.
Childcare Resource Network Inc at a glance
In short: Childcare Resource Network Inc gave $321K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,707
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $106,902
- Median grant
- $121,364
- Total assets
- $1,493,400
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Childcare Resource Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Auburn Day Care Centers ($169K). Together the top 3 received $321K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Day Care Centers Auburn, AL | To assist daycare services and monitoring other state supported daycare providers. | $169,144 |
| Alabama A&M University Child Development Program Normal, AL | To assist daycare services and monitoring other state supported daycare providers. | $121,364 |
| Grecs Early Learning Center - Mid City Mobile, AL | To assist daycare services and monitoring other state supported daycare providers. | $30,199 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,493,400 | $4,159,483 | $4,667,121 | $320,707 | 3 | $-68,045 |
| 2024 | $2,006,982 | $4,723,945 | $4,713,023 | — | — | $49 |
| 2023 | $2,214,131 | $5,969,723 | $5,364,878 | — | — | $28 |
| 2022 | $1,601,817 | $4,345,879 | $4,165,416 | — | — | $34 |
About Childcare Resource Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Childcare Resource Network Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fort Payne, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $321K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Childcare Resource Network Inc is led by Patrick H. Tate, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick H. Tate
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bruce Sanford
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Johna Lindsey
Secretary
Vice Chairwoman → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shannon Rice
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Childcare Resource Network Inc
How much does Childcare Resource Network Inc give each year?
Childcare Resource Network Inc gave $321K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Childcare Resource Network Inc's typical grant size?
Childcare Resource Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $121,364, and its average grant was $106,902, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Childcare Resource Network Inc give grants?
Childcare Resource Network Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Childcare Resource Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Childcare Resource Network Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Childcare Resource Network Inc?
Childcare Resource Network Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Childcare Resource Network Inc?
Childcare Resource Network Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fort Payne, AL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Childcare Resource Network Inc's EIN?
Childcare Resource Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0903263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
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