The foundation is focused on supporting early childhood care and pre-kindergarten access across North Carolina, especially in the Durham/Chapel Hill region, by funding childcare providers, local pre-K initiatives, and regional child-care resource and referral networks. Most grants are explicit subsidies to individual centers or program support for local partnerships and county school pre-K efforts, showing a practical, service-delivery orientation rather than research or advocacy. The foundation repeatedly funds the same network of centers, nonprofit partnerships, and community colleges to sustain operations and expand subsidized slots for low-income families.
Child Care Services Association’s recent grantmaking is built around one recurring purpose: subsidizing child care and pre-K access for North Carolina families, with especially visible support for Durham-area providers and public school partnerships. The largest grants in the record go to provider operators and school systems that appear repeatedly over multiple years, including Askorp Inc in Durham and Childcare Network - Ruby Street in New Bern, each receiving sizable support tied to subsidy and pre-K work. That pattern points to a funder that uses grants as operating support for direct service delivery rather than as short-term project awards. The foundation also backs the infrastructure that makes early care and education work across the state. Grants to Child Care Resources Inc - Charlotte, Martin-pitt Partnership for Children, and Southwestern Child Dev Com show sustained support for referral, technical assistance, and provider services. Other recurring recipients include Durham Public Schools, Families and Communities Rising Inc, and several local centers that receive subsidy support in multiple years. The portfolio reflects a practical focus on keeping child care slots available, helping families afford care, and supporting early childhood systems already serving children on the ground.
A major theme is child care affordability. Child Care Services Association gave $336,434 to Anb Early Care and Education LLC in 2025 for child care subsidy, and the same organization received $268,617 in 2024 for child care subsidy as well. The foundation also funds Durham County Pre-K partnerships. Randys Five Star Academy Inc received $328,478 in 2025 for child care subsidy and pre-K support, while White Rock Child Development Center received $298,266 in 2024 for child care subsidy and Durham County pre-K. Another clear line of support is child care resource and referral work. Martin-pitt Partnership for Children received $468,129 in 2025 for child care resources and referral services, and Southeastern Community College received $453,830 in 2025 for the same purpose. Local pre-K support extends to schools and centers too, including $779,625 to Durham Public Schools in 2025 for child care subsidy and pre-K support.
$11.5M
$12.5M
$42.2M
$41.6M
Most grants fall between $11K and $97K, with a median of $28K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$28K
75th Percentile
$97K
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Concentrated, operational grants delivered repeatedly to a core set of providers and regional intermediaries: multiple medium-to-large subsidies per recipient rather than one-off large capital gifts. Funding is geographically focused in North Carolina with many recurring grants to the same centers, county partnerships, and childcare resource agencies.
Notable grantees: ASKORP INC, CHILDCARE NETWORK - RUBY STREET, DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHILD CARE RESOURCES INC - CHARLOTTE, SOUTHWESTERN CHILD DEV COM
Typical grants are moderate in size for the sector, with a p25 of $11,075, a median of $28,500, and a p75 of $96,708. The recent grants list shows a much larger upper tier for direct service and system-support awards, including several grants in the hundreds of thousands. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off. Askorp Inc, Childcare Network - Ruby Street, Durham Public Schools, and several other recipients appear in multiple years with related subsidy or pre-K language. The foundation appears to fund as a grantmaker tied to ongoing program delivery, with repeated support for operating needs, referral services, and childcare access. The data also shows a local geographic scope, and the active programs include Child Care WAGE$®, TEACH Early Childhood® North Carolina, and CCR&R services, with unsolicited applications accepted in those programs.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in North Carolina: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top giving state is NC. Durham is a major recipient city, alongside New Bern, Charlotte, Greenville, Whiteville, Webster, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. The record shows statewide reach within North Carolina, but the strongest cluster is in the Durham/Chapel Hill region, where many subsidy and pre-K grants land. Outside the United States, none of the grants in the provided distribution are listed.
The foundation supports child care subsidy payments, Durham County Pre-K partnerships, Child Care Resource & Referral services, workforce programs such as Child Care WAGE$® and TEACH Early Childhood® North Carolina, and quality initiatives like the NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative.
The grant-size distribution is p25 $11,075, median $28,500, and p75 $96,708. The recent grants list also includes much larger awards for direct child care subsidy and referral-system support, often in the hundreds of thousands.
Giving is concentrated in North Carolina. The data shows 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and NC is also the top state by grant count.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Askorp Inc, Childcare Network - Ruby Street, Durham Public Schools, Randys Five Star Academy Inc, White Rock Child Development Center, and Child Care Resources Inc - Charlotte. The repeated awards are usually tied to subsidy, pre-K support, or resource-and-referral services.
Yes for several active programs. The data says Child Care WAGE$® accepts unsolicited applications, TEACH Early Childhood® North Carolina accepts unsolicited applications, and the NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative, Bringing Families Home, CCR&R Services / Professional Development, and the Child Care Scholarship Program are all listed as active programs.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS DBA HILLANDALE ELEM PREK | DURHAM, NC | $684,113 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| ASKORP INC DBA PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $605,521 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| CHILDCARE NETWORK #57 | DURHAM, NC | $569,052 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES RISING INC DBA LEATHERS MEACHEM HEADSTART | DURHAM, NC | $557,717 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| PERMO CORPORATION DBA KIDS R KIDS RTP | DURHAM, NC | $545,882 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| CHILDREN'S CAMPUS SOUTHPOINT | DURHAM, NC | $524,345 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| MARTIN-PITT PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN | GREENVILLE, NC | $457,502 | 2026 | CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES |
| SOUTHWESTERN CHILD DEV COM | WEBSTER, NC | $438,831 | 2026 | CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES |
| ANB EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION LLC | DURHAM, NC | $437,529 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| CHILD CARE RESOURCES INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $422,405 | 2026 | CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES |
| RANDYS FIVE STAR ACADEMY INC | DURHAM, NC | $421,287 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $366,461 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/PRE-K SUPPORT |
| SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | WHITEVILLE, NC | $365,369 | 2026 | CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES |
| ALBEMARLE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | ELIZABETH CITY, NC | $341,049 | 2026 | CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES |
| CREATIVE SCHOOLS INC | RALEIGH, NC | $309,011 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| DOWN EAST PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN | ROCKY MOUNT, NC | $286,885 | 2026 | CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES |
| CHILDCARE NETWORK #58 | DURHAM, NC | $285,524 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| CHILDCARE NETWORK #166 | DURHAM, NC | $284,085 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| YATES BAPTIST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $255,812 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/PRE-K SUPPORT |
| BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $211,410 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| DAVLOR ENTERPRISE LLC DBA KIDDIE KOLLEGE ELC | DURHAM, NC | $204,425 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| GROWING LEGACY EARLY LEARNING CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $195,505 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT/ SHL REIM |
| CHRISTIAN PREP ACADEMY | DURHAM, NC | $168,087 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL | DURHAM, NC | $149,852 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| TODDLER'S ACADEMY INC | DURHAM, NC | $126,458 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC | DURHAM, NC | $120,372 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC | DURHAM, NC | $115,294 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI | DURHAM, NC | $109,466 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| PATTIE G BROWN ENTERPRISES DBA BROWN'S EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL | DURHAM, NC | $101,414 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| TCHUM 3 LLC DBA LEGACY ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $89,822 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDRENS CENTERS LLC DBA THE UNIVERISTY CCC | DURHAM, NC | $89,543 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| GURUKUL LLC DBA THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE | DURHAM, NC | $81,160 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ CACFP |
| TREASURES OF JOY INC | DURHAM, NC | $80,554 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| ALL MY CHILDREN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $80,380 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| FIRST CHRONICLES COMMUNITY CHURCH | DURHAM, NC | $78,952 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT |
| KING'S KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $69,212 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| TRIPATHI LEARNING LLC DBA THE GODDARD SCHOOL | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $63,911 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY | DURHAM, NC | $45,965 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| THE PLAYHOUSE | DURHAM, NC | $45,814 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| KUEHG CORP | LAKE OSWEGO, OR | $44,977 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| WORLEY TARYN DBA EVERYTHING NEW CHILD CARE | DURHAM, NC | $44,828 | 2026 | CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM/ SUBSIDY |
| MCCLAMMY - KIDS ACADEMY LLC | DURHAM, NC | $40,760 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| EARLY START ACADEMY | DURHAM, NC | $38,954 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ CACFP |
| LA PETITE ACADEMY INC | RALEIGH, NC | $37,057 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| THE LITTLE SCHOOL AT DUKE INC | DURHAM, NC | $34,530 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| ALPHABET SOUP INC DBA CARRBORO EARLY SCHOOL | CARRBORO, NC | $34,494 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| ABUNDANT LOVE CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAYCARE | DURHAM, NC | $31,191 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| DURHAM'S PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN | DURHAM, NC | $30,202 | 2026 | PRE-K SUPPORT |
| BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY | CARY, NC | $29,125 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
| LINKING CONNECTIONS LEARNING CENTER LLC | DURHAM, NC | $28,610 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SUBSIDY |
DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS DBA HILLANDALE ELEM PREK
$684,113CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
ASKORP INC DBA PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
$605,521CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
CHILDCARE NETWORK #57
$569,052CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
PERMO CORPORATION DBA KIDS R KIDS RTP
$545,882CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
CHILDREN'S CAMPUS SOUTHPOINT
$524,345CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
MARTIN-PITT PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
$457,502CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES
ANB EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION LLC
$437,529CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
RANDYS FIVE STAR ACADEMY INC
$421,287CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$366,461CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/PRE-K SUPPORT
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$365,369CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES
ALBEMARLE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
$341,049CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES
CREATIVE SCHOOLS INC
$309,011CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL SEVICES
CHILDCARE NETWORK #58
$285,524CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
CHILDCARE NETWORK #166
$284,085CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
YATES BAPTIST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$255,812CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/PRE-K SUPPORT
BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER
$211,410CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
DAVLOR ENTERPRISE LLC DBA KIDDIE KOLLEGE ELC
$204,425CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
GROWING LEGACY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
$195,505CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT/ SHL REIM
CHRISTIAN PREP ACADEMY
$168,087CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL
$149,852CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
TODDLER'S ACADEMY INC
$126,458CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC
$120,372CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC
$115,294CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI
$109,466CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
PATTIE G BROWN ENTERPRISES DBA BROWN'S EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL
$101,414CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
TCHUM 3 LLC DBA LEGACY ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN
$89,822CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDRENS CENTERS LLC DBA THE UNIVERISTY CCC
$89,543CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
GURUKUL LLC DBA THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
$81,160CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ CACFP
TREASURES OF JOY INC
$80,554CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
ALL MY CHILDREN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
$80,380CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
FIRST CHRONICLES COMMUNITY CHURCH
$78,952CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ PRE-K SUPPORT
KING'S KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$69,212CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
TRIPATHI LEARNING LLC DBA THE GODDARD SCHOOL
$63,911CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY
$45,965CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
THE PLAYHOUSE
$45,814CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
KUEHG CORP
$44,977CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
WORLEY TARYN DBA EVERYTHING NEW CHILD CARE
$44,828CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM/ SUBSIDY
MCCLAMMY - KIDS ACADEMY LLC
$40,760CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
EARLY START ACADEMY
$38,954CHILD CARE SUBSIDY/ CACFP
LA PETITE ACADEMY INC
$37,057CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
THE LITTLE SCHOOL AT DUKE INC
$34,530CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
ALPHABET SOUP INC DBA CARRBORO EARLY SCHOOL
$34,494CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
ABUNDANT LOVE CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAYCARE
$31,191CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
DURHAM'S PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
$30,202PRE-K SUPPORT
BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY
$29,125CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
LINKING CONNECTIONS LEARNING CENTER LLC
$28,610CHILD CARE SUBSIDY