Early Connections Inc is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (P27) the organization is classified as: Young Mens or Womens Associations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Early Connections Inc employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Connections 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 06/2022, Early Connections Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2022, Early Connections Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $460,481. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EARLY CONNECTIONS, INC. (ORGANIZATION) IS A LEADING ORGANIZATION IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FOR QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICE AS WELL AS TRAINING AND PLANNING LEADERSHIP FOR A WIDE GEORAPHIC REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES THROUGH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, FAMILY PROGRAMS, OUTREACH, AND INTEGRATION (OR REFERRAL) OF AVAILABLE SERVICES THROUGHOUT ERIE COUNTY TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
ERIE'S FUTURE FUND - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND A HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ERIE COUNTY.
FOOD PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND A SNACK TO ALL CHILDREN WHO ATTEND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHILDCARE FACILITIES AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES; THIS HELPS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN GET THE NUTRITION THEY NEED FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Harkins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $64,520 |
Hannah Cowan VP Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $50,948 |
Jamie Schumacher Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Van Tassel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Zinna Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,705,137 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $673,764 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,378,901 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $901,429 |
Investment income | $5,180 |
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 | $3,295,056 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $462,627 |
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. | $159,329 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,329 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,522,655 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,484 |
Other employee benefits | $125,367 |
Payroll taxes | $128,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,464 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $106,592 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,206 |
Office expenses | $19,992 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $174,612 |
Travel | $13,253 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,071 |
Interest | $13,983 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $85,822 |
Insurance | $26,169 |
All other expenses | $14,044 |
Total functional expenses | $3,234,466 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $914,500 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $589,083 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $294,054 |
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 | $8,403 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,013,472 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $134,569 |
Total assets | $2,954,081 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $282,145 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $138,247 |
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 | $439,575 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,765 |
Total liabilities | $871,732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,564,197 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $518,152 |
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 | $2,954,081 |
Over the last fiscal year, Early Connections Inc has awarded $460,481 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Erie, PA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $96,750 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $41,492 |
GROWING AND LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $40,844 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $37,988 |
SOUTH HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $36,241 |
YOUNG ENVIORNMENT PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $28,183 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Early Connections Inc has recieved totaling $139,767.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Erie County Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC/DD | $68,125 |
United Way Of Erie County Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC | $53,125 |
Henry A And Mary J Macdonald Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED. | $10,000 |
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $8,517 |
Beg. Balance | $78,653 |
Earnings | -$3,272 |
Ending Balance | $75,381 |