Civic Intelligence

Giggle and Grow Inc

EIN 45-5402598 • 501(c)3 • Wayne, NJ

Profile

Giggle and grow is a nursery school and childcare center for children under the age of six. It offers programs for both working and non-working parents where their children are in a safe, secure and educational environment, which is licensed by the office of licensing. The center works to meet the needs of families with financial hardship, offers discounts for siblings and single parents, provides programs that embrace children with special needs and offers extra summer camp experiences for those that need a full year program. The center employs certified and knowledgeable teachers who have a passion and dedication to the early childhood profession. As a non-profit program, we will seek donations to the school and earmark these contributions for scholarshps, special programs and need-based tuition assistance.

99 Parish DriveWayne, NJ 07474

www.gigglengrow.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-6.2%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$131,376

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.4% of source-year revenue.

NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-21%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-0.6%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$218,370

Down $57,088 (-21%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$90,813

Up $3,552 (+4.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$127,557

Down $60,640 (-32%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$981,049

Down $5,747 (-0.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,041,689

Down $24,911 (-2.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$60,640

Up $19,164 (+24%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $12,954Liabilities 2012: $7,756Net Assets 2012: $5,1982012Assets 2013: $29,343Liabilities 2013: $28,232Net Assets 2013: $1,1112013Assets 2015: $151,941Liabilities 2015: $27,476Net Assets 2015: $124,4652015Assets 2016: $165,243Liabilities 2016: $78,557Net Assets 2016: $86,6862016Assets 2017: $236,269Liabilities 2017: $56,867Net Assets 2017: $179,4022017Assets 2018: $255,894Liabilities 2018: $65,636Net Assets 2018: $190,2582018Assets 2019: $208,272Liabilities 2019: $88,960Net Assets 2019: $119,3122019Assets 2020: $152,559Liabilities 2020: $55,431Net Assets 2020: $97,1282020Assets 2021: $244,094Liabilities 2021: $64,019Net Assets 2021: $180,0752021Assets 2022: $356,268Liabilities 2022: $88,267Net Assets 2022: $268,0012022Assets 2023: $275,458Liabilities 2023: $87,261Net Assets 2023: $188,1972023Assets 2024: $218,370Liabilities 2024: $90,813Net Assets 2024: $127,5572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$218,370
Liabilities$90,813
Net Assets$127,557

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $20,850Expenses 2012: $36,652Net Income 2012: -$15,8022012Revenue 2013: $202,509Expenses 2013: $186,596Net Income 2013: $15,9132013Revenue 2015: $484,941Expenses 2015: $398,962Net Income 2015: $85,9792015Revenue 2016: $498,143Expenses 2016: $540,074Net Income 2016: -$41,9312016Revenue 2017: $616,549Expenses 2017: $523,833Net Income 2017: $92,7162017Revenue 2018: $601,539Expenses 2018: $590,683Net Income 2018: $10,8562018Revenue 2019: $617,185Expenses 2019: $688,131Net Income 2019: -$70,9462019Revenue 2020: $423,038Expenses 2020: $445,222Net Income 2020: -$22,1842020Revenue 2021: $755,682Expenses 2021: $672,735Net Income 2021: $82,9472021Revenue 2022: $968,075Expenses 2022: $880,149Net Income 2022: $87,9262022Revenue 2023: $986,796Expenses 2023: $1,066,600Net Income 2023: -$79,8042023Revenue 2024: $981,049Expenses 2024: $1,041,689Net Income 2024: -$60,6402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$981,049
Expenses$1,041,689
Net Income-$60,640

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$981,049
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Giggle and grow is a nursery school and childcare center for children under the age of six. It offers programs for both working and non-working parents where their children are in a safe, secure and educational environment, which is licensed by the office of licensing. The center works to meet the needs of families with financial hardship, offers discounts for siblings and single parents, provides programs that embrace children with special needs and offers extra summer camp experiences for those that need a full year program. The center employs certified and knowledgeable teachers who have a passion and dedication to the early childhood profession. As a non-profit program, we will seek donations to the school and earmark these contributions for scholarshps, special programs and need-based tuition assistance.

To provide children with a warm, loving, friendly atmosphere that promotes exploration, language, critical thinking, questioning and discovery. We stress the importance of the process of learning along with a strong emphasis on caring and respect for those around us. We emphasize the total developmental needs of each child: cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. The school is devoted to the whole child by creating an engaging learning environment that supports their uniqueness and individuality. Each child is challenged and encouraged to reach his or her fullest potential in an environment where they are loved.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$163,260$126,492▼ $36,768
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$95,688$74,194▼ $21,494
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,131$13,067▼ $3,064
Accounts Receivable-$4,617-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$379--
Total Assets$275,458$218,370▼ $57,088
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$72,933$88,639▲ $15,706
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,328$2,174▼ $12,154
Total Liabilities$87,261$90,813▲ $3,552
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$188,197$127,557▼ $60,640
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$188,197$127,557▼ $60,640
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$275,458$218,370▼ $57,088

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$13,067$118,290$131,357
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Barbara MichelsonExecutive DiFT$131,376$131,376

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Victor SpinelliPresident
Kathy RendiniBoard Member
Nancy TrottaSecretary
Mark MichelsonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$21,975
Program Service Revenue
$954,172
Investment Income
$4,902
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,778
Change in Net Assets
$-60,640
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$857,923
Other Expenses$183,766
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$632,811$127,595-$760,406
Occupancy$75,125$8,347-$83,472
Payroll Taxes$62,736$6,971-$69,707
Pension Plan Contributions$25,029$2,781-$27,810
All Other Expenses$14,922$8,222-$23,144
Fees for Services Accounting$18,880--$18,880
Insurance$11,287$1,254-$12,541
Depreciation Depletion$7,834$377-$8,211
Other Expenses$5,890$654-$6,544
Office Expenses$3,443$382-$3,825
Travel$553$61-$614
Total Functional Expenses$884,361$157,328$0$1,041,689
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Security Deposits$87,463
401k Payable$1,176
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

Mark michelson vp spouse of exec dir

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Board members are provided with a copy of form 990. Board members are given the opportunity to express/submit comments and questions before the 990 is filed with the irs.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The board is required to disclose any conflicts of interest annually

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

Requests for the review of governing documents, policies, and financial stements are reviewed by the governing body and considered on a case by case basis.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No other documents are available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Giggle and Grow Inc
EIN
45-5402598
Phone
9736861010
Address
99 PARISH DRIVE, WAYNE, NJ 07474

Signing Officer

Name
Barbara Michelson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9736861010
Signed
2025-07-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Barbara Michelson
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
42

Preparer

Firm
Bueno and Company CPA
Address
885 LINCOLN AVE, GLEN ROCK, NJ 07452
Preparer
Edgard F Bueno
Phone
2014454665
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Giggle and grow is a nursery school and childcare center for children under the age of six. It offers programs for both working and non-working parents where their children are in a safe, secure and educational environment, which is licensed by the office of licensing. The center works to meet the needs of families with financial hardship, offers discounts for siblings and single parents, provides programs that embrace children with special needs and offers extra summer camp experiences for those that need a full year program. The center employs certified and knowledgeable teachers who have a passion and dedication to the early childhood profession. As a non-profit program, we will seek donations to the school and earmark these contributions for scholarshps, special programs and need-based tuition assistance.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

Giggle and grow is a nursery school and childcare center for children under the age six. Its goal is to provide children with a warm, loving, friendly atmosphere that promotes exploration, language, critical thinking, questioning and discovery. The school is devoted to the whole child by creating an engaging learning evironment that supports their uniqueness and individuality. Each child is challenged and encoraged to reach his or her fullest potential in an environment whre they are loved.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GIGGLE AND GROW IS A NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIX. IT OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR BOTH WORKING AND NON-WORKING PARENTS WHERE THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE, SECURE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IS LICENSED BY THE OFFICE OF LICENSING. THE CENTER WORKS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, OFFERS DISCOUNTS FOR SIBLINGS AND SINGLE PARENTS, PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT EMBRACE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND OFFERS EXTRA SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR THOSE THAT NEED A FULL YEAR PROGRAM. THE CENTER EMPLOYS CERTIFIED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE TEACHERS WHO HAVE A PASSION AND DEDICATION TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION. AS A NON-PROFIT PROGRAM, WE WILL SEEK DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND EARMARK THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHPS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GIGGLE AND GROW IS A NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE SIX. ITS GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A WARM, LOVING, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES EXPLORATION, LANGUAGE, CRITICAL THINKING, QUESTIONING AND DISCOVERY. THE SCHOOL IS DEVOTED TO THE WHOLE CHILD BY CREATING AN ENGAGING LEARNING EVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR UNIQUENESS AND INDIVIDUALITY. EACH CHILD IS CHALLENGED AND ENCORAGED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHRE THEY ARE LOVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MARK MICHELSON VP SPOUSE OF EXEC DIR
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF FORM 990. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS/SUBMIT COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS BEFORE THE 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5REQUESTS FOR THE REVIEW OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BODY AND CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6NO OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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