Early Childhood Initiative Inc

Organization Overview

Early Childhood Initiative Inc, operating under the name The Children's Movement Of Florida, is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Children's Movement Of Florida employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children's Movement Of Florida 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 12/2021, Children's Movement Of Florida generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CHILDRENS MOVEMENT OF FLORIDA IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN MOVEMENT OF FLORIDIANS INSISTING ON A STRONG START FOR ALL FLORIDA CHILDREN. WE ADVOCATE FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE, AND PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN FLORIDA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WE RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH STRATEGIC ADVOCACY EFFORTS REACHING PARENTS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ALL ACROSS THE STATE. THE MOVEMENT DOES NOT USE ANY TAX DOLLARS FOR THIS WORK, AND DOES NOT ENDORSE POLITICAL CANDIDATES OR POLITICAL PARTIES/AGENDAS. THROUGHOUT 2021, WE HOSTED AND/OR PARTICIPATED IN MORE THAN 100 COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 10+ FLORIDA REGIONS, RANGING FROM EARLY LEARNING CENTER SITE VISITS WITH LEGISLATORS, BRIEFING MEETINGS WITH CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD LEADERSHIP MEETINGS, AND A CAPSTONE SUMMIT THAT ENGAGED MORE THAN 700 FLORIDIANS IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT. WE FURTHER ENGAGE THE STATE LEGISLATURE, KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND PARENTS WITH A STRATEGIC AND FAR-REACHING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF EARLY INVESTMENT THROUGH EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND THE MOVEMENTS WEBSITE. THROUGH THESE DAILY ACTIVITIES, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO: -ENGAGE THOUSANDS OF NEW SUPPORTERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACROSS THE STATE -MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPENDING PANDEMIC RELIEF DOLLARS TO BENEFIT FLORIDA CHILDREN -FOSTER DISCUSSIONS OF QUALITY STANDARDS AND SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS IN FLORIDAS EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS -RETAIN FUNDING FOR THE FREE PARENT RESOURCE LINE, HELP ME GROW, WHICH NOW SERVES ABOUT 75% OF FLORIDA FAMILIES -RUN OUR BOSSES FOR BABIES INITIATIVE TO RECOGNIZE BUSINESS CHAMPIONS AND ENTICE MORE FLORIDA EMPLOYERS TO ENHANCE THEIR FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES -WORK WITH THE FLORIDA CHAMBER ON THE EARLY LEARNING BUSINESS ALLIANCE, AND ENSURE BROAD BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING IN OUR STATE -MANAGE A STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE, READINGPALS, FOCUSED ON EARLY LITERACY AND MENTORSHIP, AND SERVING MORE THAN 3,000 CHILDREN ACROSS THE STATEIN PERSON AND NOW VIRTUALLY AS WELL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Lawrence
Chair
$225,000
Vance A Aloupis
CEO
$166,249
Madeleine Thakur
Chief Of Sta
$128,250
Wesley Barnett
Director
$0
Tony Carvajal
Director
$0
Carol Jenkins Barnett
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,429,636
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$109,648
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,539,284
Total Program Service Revenue$3,643
Investment income $7,377
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 $1,550,304

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Early Childhood Initiative Inc has awarded $111,072 in support to 87 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ROBERT DICKINSON

PURPOSE: FOR BOOK PURCHASE

$17,995

AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY

$10,500

AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY

$10,500

FATHERHOOD TASK FORCE OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY

$8,000

FATHERHOOD TASK FORCE OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$8,000

TREY MCCARLEY

PURPOSE: FOR BOOK PURCHASE

$3,917
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Early Childhood Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $1,112,344.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Miguel B Fernandez Fam Foundation Charitable Tr

Coral Gables, FL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

$484,894
Givewell Community Foundation Inc

Lakeland, FL

PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROGRAMS

$405,000
Helios Education Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: See Part IV

$201,200
The Miami Foundation Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$11,050
The Coral Gables Community Foundation

Coral Gables, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORTING GRANT

$10,000
Legatus Foundation

Winstonsalem, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200
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