Sound Child Care Solutions is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Sound Child Care Solutions employed 192 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sound Child Care Solutions is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Sound Child Care Solutions generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS (SCCS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND CONSORTIUM OF EIGHT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS, SHARING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN A CENTRAL OFFICE. OUR CORE WORK IS TO ALLEVIATE THE ACADEMIC AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS BETWEEN CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING, AND THOSE WHO DON'T.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOUNDED IN 2006, SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS (SCCS) IS THE FIRST EARLY LEARNING, SHARED SERVICES ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN SEATTLE. OUR PROGRAMS SHARE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN A CENTRAL OFFICE SO THAT CENTER DIRECTORS CAN FOCUS ON SUPPORTING TEACHERS AND DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY, CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SCCS STARTED WITH ONE EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND NOW, WE OPERATE 10 CENTERS WITH 11 PROGRAMS, SERVING 450 CHILDREN. EACH CENTER IS UNIQUE TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. WE ENSURE THAT CHILDREN OF COLOR AS A GROUP AND WITHIN ETHNIC AND RACIAL SUBGROUPS, ARE ACHIEVING AT THE SAME LEVEL AS WHITE CHILDREN, AND THAT THERE ARE NO OUTCOME DIFFERENCES ACROSS INCOME LEVELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Bisson Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $82,768 |
Andrew Ackley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jenelle Findley Board Chair, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carina Schubert Board Chair (through 10/13) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Becky See Vice Chair/secretary (through 10/19) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Briana Swift Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $164,564 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $955,826 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $472,160 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,592,550 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,580,449 |
Investment income | $38,761 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,217,527 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $265,312 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,328 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,932,762 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,560 |
Other employee benefits | $493,112 |
Payroll taxes | $620,054 |
Fees for services: Management | $112,285 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,595 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,837 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,007 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,229 |
Office expenses | $104,965 |
Information technology | $95,815 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $841,599 |
Travel | $5,095 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,065 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,092 |
Insurance | $44,458 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,568,809 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,358,996 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $697,749 |
Accounts receivable, net | $89,169 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,614 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $970,179 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $644,920 |
Total assets | $6,774,627 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $599,421 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,719,489 |
Total liabilities | $2,349,410 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,410,717 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,500 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,774,627 |