Early Childhood Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 103
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Founding
- 11/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 35-0953465
Organization Overview
Early Childhood Alliance Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Early Childhood Alliance Inc employed 103 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Childhood Alliance 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, Early Childhood Alliance Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO BUILD BETTER FUTURES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY PROMOTING AND PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDCARE WAS PROVIDED FROM 6:30 AM TO 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS FOR 198 CHILDREN IN 2023. THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM WAS UTILIZED. MORE THAN 80% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARE PART OF LOW-INCOME OR AT-RISK FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS COLLECTED FOR DIRECT SERVICE TO CHILDREN, ECA RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS, COMMUNITY GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUND THIS PROGRAM.
ECA PROVIDES CLASSES AND SUPPORT TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ACROSS THE REGION, ASSISTING PROVIDERS IN OBTAINING A CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) CREDENTIAL. IN 2023, THREE INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED ALL COURSEWORK NEEDED TO EARN THEIR CDA. ECA ALSO PROVIDED AN INSTRUCTOR TO GUIDE CANDIDATES THROUGH AN INTERNSHIP PROCESS TO EARN THEIR CDA CREDENTIAL WHILE ALSO WORKING IN THE ECA CHILDCARE CLASSES. SINCE THE COMPLETION OF THIS COURSEWORK, ALL THREE EMPLOYEES BEGAN AS FULL-TIME TEACHERS WITHIN THE LEARNING PROGRAMS.
THE CACFP PROGRAM MONITORS AND REIMBURSES 126 FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES AND 10 CHILDCARE CENTERS IMPACTING 2,335 CHILDREN IN 2023. THE HOMES AND CENTERS PREPARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS AND SNACKS FOR CHILDREN IN 16 NORTHEAST INDIANA COUNTIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE RECEIVED FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS TO FUND THIS PROGRAM AND DISBURSED OVER 1.6 MILLION IN REIMBURSEMENTS TO THE HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND CENTERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCES SHARED SERVICES NETWORK, STARTED IN 2022, IS A PROGRAM SET TO HELP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FACILITIES INCREASE ENROLLMENT, REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, AND GROW THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH THE HELP OF TOOLS AND COACHING. ECA WORKED WITH 7 HOMES, 1 FAITH-BASED CENTER, AND 10 SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Amber Targgart CEO | Officer | 40 | $117,139 |
Rhonda Steinecker Chief Operat | Officer | 40 | $86,639 |
Kendall Dudley Billows President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Waters Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amber Bauer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kylee Bennett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $5,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $86,250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,401,717 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $880,948 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,373,915 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,908,550 |
| Investment income | $64,412 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,836 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$359 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,379,955 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $226,647 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $203,506 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,532,384 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $333,679 |
| Payroll taxes | $198,250 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $650 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,789 |
| Fees for services: Other | $123,667 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,467 |
| Office expenses | $65,345 |
| Information technology | $131,891 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $391,664 |
| Travel | $9,501 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $112,307 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,467,193 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $937,487 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,669 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $592,696 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $440,116 |
| 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 | $15,010 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,142,382 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $492,638 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $46,262 |
| Total assets | $4,727,260 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $642,883 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,627 |
| 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 | $20,621 |
| Total liabilities | $665,131 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,237,423 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $824,706 |
| 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 | $4,727,260 |