Child Care Resource Center Of Cuyahoga County, operating under the name Starting Point, is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Starting Point employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Starting Point 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 12/2022, Starting Point generated $12.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PREPARING CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN EARLY EDUCATION AND BEYOND. STARTING POINT IS THE LEADING EXPERT IN QUALITY CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESOURCES IN NORTHEAST OHIO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICES - STARTING POINT WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH 0-12 IN ASHTABULA, CUYAHOGA, GEAUGA AND LAKE COUNTIES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPLY OF CHILDCARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; AND BY PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITY. STARTING POINT SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE CHILDCARE CRISIS THROUGH THE PROJECT CAPACITY FOR CARE: REBUILDING THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM.
OTHER SERVICES:FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS - STARTING POINTGIVES EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS THE TOOLS THEYNEED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING,EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION; START-UP AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE; GUIDANCEIN OBTAINING CREDENTIALS; CAPITAL LOANS AND GRANTS; A JOB BANK; RESOURCELIBRARY AND ASSISTANCE IN ACCOMMODATING CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, HEALTH OR EMOTIANAL DISABILITIES.FOR THE COMMUNITY - STARTING POINT ENHANCES THE EARLY LEARNING AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EXPERIENCES OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PREPARING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION SHAPES EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME POLICIES; ASSESS NEEDS AND RESOURCES; EDUCATE AND CONSULT WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICIALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES; RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES AND ADVOCATE FOR GOOD LEGISLATION AND SUFFICIENT RESOURCES.
FAMILY SERVICES - STARTING POINT SERVES AS AN INFORMATION HUB FOR FAMILIES. IT HELPS FAMILIES TO 1) FIND CONVENIENT CHILDCARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES AND OUT-OF SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 2) LEARN HOW TO CHOOSE QUALITY CHILD CARE AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 3) ACCESS SUBSIDIES OR SCHOLARSHIPS IF ELIGIBLE AND 4) SECURE CHILD CARE AND RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nancy Mendez President & CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $147,534 |
Kathryn Hexter Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Treuhaft Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Robinson Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Steines Newstead Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Willey Board Of 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 | $998,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,395,010 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,393,310 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,862,852 |
Investment income | $411 |
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 | $12,314,022 |
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 | $4,104,878 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $780,268 |
Payroll taxes | $305,726 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,448,536 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $392,840 |
Travel | $28,903 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110,498 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,566 |
Insurance | $22,999 |
All other expenses | $444,350 |
Total functional expenses | $10,814,828 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,831,888 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $546,070 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,509,958 |
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 | $166,904 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $330,023 |
Total assets | $5,384,843 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,272,265 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $231,629 |
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 | $500 |
Total liabilities | $1,504,394 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,571,303 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,309,146 |
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 | $5,384,843 |