Luzerne County Head Start Inc is located in Wilkesbarre, PA. The organization was established in 1978. As of 12/2023, Luzerne County Head Start Inc employed 217 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luzerne County Head Start Inc 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 12/2023, Luzerne County Head Start Inc generated $18.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENTAS PROVEN LEADERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LUZERNE COUNTY HEAD START, INC. IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LUZERNE AND WYOMING COUNTIES. OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING STAFF ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY:PROVIDING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE, EMPHASIZING HEALTHY OUTCOMES AND SCHOOL READINESS;PROMOTING FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY; AND PARTNERING WITH INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HEADSTART PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR DISADVANTAGED INFANTS, THEIR MOTHERS AND PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. DURING THE YEAR THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,000 THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN ALONG WITH 212 PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UP TO THREE YEARS OF AGE. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. LCHS 2023 ENROLLMENT: FEDERAL HEAD START PRESCHOOL 477, STATE FUNDED HEAD START PRESCHOOL 272, PA PRE-K COUNTS 234, EARLY HEAD START 202, UNITED WAY 10
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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George Rable President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey Kile Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea L Caladie CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Mariotti Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ahmad Ali Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Cebrick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Wvw Transport Child Transportation | 12/30/23 | $625,579 |
Panzitta Enterprises Construction Contractor | 12/30/23 | $260,890 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,904,179 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,303 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,020,482 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $635 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $91,413 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,611 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $18,117,919 |
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. | $135,543 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,543 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,565,881 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,120,737 |
Other employee benefits | $2,147,902 |
Payroll taxes | $804,082 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $88,848 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,560 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,229,871 |
Travel | $36,256 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $86,175 |
Interest | $12,016 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $341,307 |
Insurance | $90,204 |
All other expenses | $375,747 |
Total functional expenses | $18,544,560 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,491,527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $952,832 |
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 | $48,669 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,659,067 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $302,134 |
Total assets | $5,454,229 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,627,193 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $487,480 |
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 | $598 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $304,038 |
Total liabilities | $2,419,309 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,034,920 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $5,454,229 |