Arlington, TX

RIGHT FROM THE START NUTRITION

EIN 75-2771976

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Children & youth Seniors Low-income

Mission

Right from the Start Nutrition is an approved sponsor of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The organization supports childcare centers, family day care homes, afterschool programs and adult care facilities with reimbursements, training, menu planning and administrative services so participating providers can serve nutritious meals and promote healthy growth.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About RIGHT FROM THE START NUTRITION

Right from the Start Nutrition is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) CACFP sponsor that links care providers with federal meal reimbursements and nutrition guidance. The organization offers menu planning support, training resources, compliance assistance, and online claiming tools (including Kid Kare) to childcare and adult-care providers.

In recent filings (fiscal year 2024) the organization reported approximately $5.39 million in revenue and $5.34 million in expenses, with program activity centered on administering CACFP reimbursements and provider support. Right from the Start Nutrition continues to run CACFP trainings and provider resources (including 2024 training courses and calculators) and participates in state-level program administration and audit processes to support accurate reimbursements and program compliance.

Notable achievements

USDA CACFP Sponsor (established 1998)

Operates as an approved sponsor of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program and has served as a CACFP sponsor since its federal approval/ruling in 1998.

Significant program scale (FY2024)

Administered program activity totaling roughly $5.39 million in revenue in fiscal year 2024, primarily reflecting reimbursements and program funds passed through to participating care providers.

Training & technology for providers

Provides recurring CACFP training courses, menu-planning tools, claim calculators, and supports online claiming systems to reduce administrative burden for sponsored providers.

At a glance

Total assets: $634K
Annual revenue: $5.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2771976
Location: Arlington, TX
Website: rightfromthestartnutrition.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and maintained as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt) since 1998.

Rated on Charity Navigator with a multi-star assessment and an overall score in the mid-80s.

Participates in state-level program processes and has received state audit/reimbursement adjustments as part of its CACFP administration.

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