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.
Form
990
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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Lawrence Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $225,000 |
Vance A Aloupis CEO | Officer | 40 | $166,249 |
Madeleine Thakur Chief Of Sta | 2 | $128,250 | |
Wesley Barnett Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Carvajal Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Jenkins Barnett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,429,636 |
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 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,340,011 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $95,715 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $69,214 |
Information technology | $120,664 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,657 |
Travel | $22,256 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,308 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102 |
Insurance | $10,573 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,919,217 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $633,025 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $500,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $207,875 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $409 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $586,640 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,927,949 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,919 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $31,919 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,896,030 |
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 | $1,927,949 |
Over the last fiscal year, Early Childhood Initiative Inc has awarded $111,072 in support to 87 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY | $8,000 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $8,000 |
TREY MCCARLEY PURPOSE: FOR BOOK PURCHASE | $3,917 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Early Childhood Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $1,112,344.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc Boys Ranch, FL | $84,342,372 | $25,037,131 |
Epic-Cure Inc St Augustine, FL | $312,618 | $8,316,447 |
Gulf Coast Childrens Advocacy Panama City, FL | $5,514,072 | $7,744,827 |
Gang Alternative Inc Miami, FL | $2,177,395 | $7,044,505 |
Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Greater Miami Miami, FL | $13,886,069 | $6,863,222 |
Pga Tour Charities Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $3,965,513 | $4,568,205 |
Corners Outreach Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $1,471,202 | $3,739,961 |
Project Lift Inc Palm City, FL | $4,577,307 | $5,295,911 |
Horizons Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,035,876 | $3,541,460 |
National Association Of School Resource Officers Inc Hoover, AL | $2,764,517 | $2,530,653 |
Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Clearwater, FL | $6,554,423 | $3,026,645 |
Camp Kudzu Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,213,204 | $2,347,555 |