Start Early
- Assets
- $84.3m
- Revenue
- $70.5m
- Investments
- $1.8m
- Employees
- 386
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 07/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-3186328
Organization Overview
Start Early is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Start Early employed 386 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Start Early 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 06/2021, Start Early generated $70.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 6 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 2015, Start Early has awarded 291 individual grants totaling $113,577,576. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
START EARLY ADVANCES QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, BEFORE BIRTH THROUGH THEIR EARLIEST YEARS, TO HELP CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
START EARLY PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, BIRTH TO AGE FIVE, AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN, THROUGH A MULTI-SITE NETWORK OF EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START DIRECTLY-OPERATED PROGRAMS, AND PARTNER AND DELEGATE AGENCIES, IN HIGH-NEEDS COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT CHICAGO AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, START EARLY DIRECTLY OPERATED TWO PROGRAMS AT THE EDUCARE CHICAGO SCHOOL, AND ONE PROGRAM AT THE HAYES CENTER, AND SUBCONTRACTED WITH SEVEN AGENCIES AT 13 GEOGRAPHICALLY AND RACIALLY-DIVERSE SITES, SERVING MORE THAN 1,300 YOUNG CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
START EARLY'S HOME VISITING AND DOULA NETWORK ANNUALLY REACHES APPROXIMATELY 1,900 AT-RISK YOUNG CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR STATEWIDE NETWORK OF HOME VISITING AND DOULA SERVICES. HOME VISITING AND DOULA NETWORK CONDUCTS SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR 200 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN 29 COMMUNITY AGENCIES ACROSS CHICAGO AND THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE QUALITY, SOLUTIONS, AND IMPACT PROGRAMS CONNECT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO DELIVER STRONG CHILD OUTCOMES. OUR PORTFOLIO OF SOLUTIONS TRANSLATES FIELD-TESTED APPROACHES TO TRAINING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONS INTO RESEARCH-VALIDATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS. FROM OUR DECADES OF EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING TEACHERS, LEADERS, AND HOME VISITORS ACROSS ILLINOIS, AND THE NATION, WE HAVE DESIGNED A PORTFOLIO OF IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS TO HELP EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE ESSENTIAL 0-5 SURVEY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EARLY EDUCATION ESSENTIALS) IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM THAT ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT DELIVERING TRANSFORMATIVE RESULTS AMONG STAFF, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN. THE ESSENTIAL FELLOWSHIP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LEAD LEARN EXCEL) IS AN INDIVIDUALIZED, IMMERSIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR EARLY EDUCATIONAL LEADERS. THE ESSENTIAL PRACTICES OF EDUCARE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EDUCARE BEST PRACTICES TRAINING) PASS ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES FROM EDUCARE'S BEST-IN-CLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS TO EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PRE-K IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN 2017 TO LEARN TOGETHER WITH STATES ABOUT HOW TO BUILD QUALITY, EQUITABLE PRE-K SYSTEMS. PPI'S UNIQUE APPROACH - IN THREE STATES, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND TENNESSEE - FOSTERS PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS PROGRAM, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF A COMMON VISION FOR PRE-K SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT THAT WILL RESULT IN IMPROVED CLASSROOM QUALITY AND OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Michael Hoffman Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $264,690 |
Ms Sarah Rittling Executive Director, Ffyf | 37.5 | $247,186 | |
Ms Johanna Vetter Chief Advancement Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $247,000 |
Ms Claire Dunham Senior Vice President | Officer | 37.5 | $242,983 |
Mr Cynthia Jackson Executive Director, Eln | 37.5 | $227,048 | |
Ms April Wozniak Vice President, Development | 37.5 | $220,553 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hamilton Place Strategies Llc Public Affairs Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $414,538 |
Social Edge Consulting Professional Consulting | 6/29/21 | $204,482 |
Donald A Campbell & Co Fundraising Strategy | 6/29/21 | $171,611 |
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Llp Strategy & Advocacy Consulting | 6/29/21 | $165,000 |
Winterbridge Llc Advertising, Consulting | 6/29/21 | $144,697 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,324,910 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,666,512 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,815,756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $67,807,178 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,280,006 |
| Investment income | $690,955 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $762,852 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$77,222 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $70,463,769 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,076,153 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,401 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,084,379 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $247,666 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,466,550 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $948,475 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,951,389 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,182,932 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $163,491 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $101,179 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $552,194 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $67,860 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $71,259 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,386,702 |
| Advertising and promotion | $434,948 |
| Office expenses | $809,420 |
| Information technology | $2,033,791 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,819,845 |
| Travel | $13,262 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $321,724 |
| Interest | $65,074 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,130,353 |
| Insurance | $117,497 |
| All other expenses | $740,272 |
| Total functional expenses | $74,331,477 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,550 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,391,208 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,030,164 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,324,407 |
| 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 | $950,836 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,473,634 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,272,898 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,759,010 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $65,495 |
| Total assets | $84,271,202 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,294,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,382,766 |
| 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 | $5,487,531 |
| Other liabilities | $4,393,936 |
| Total liabilities | $21,558,422 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,064,371 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,648,409 |
| 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 | $84,271,202 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Start Early has awarded $23,051,458 in support to 57 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Head Start/Early Head Start Program | $2,322,679 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: HS/EHS & Comm Based Family Services | $1,648,525 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: HS/EHS & Comm Based Family Services | $1,538,805 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Head Start/Early Head Start Program | $1,381,446 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Comm Based Family Services | $1,274,747 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Comm Based Family Services | $1,196,504 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Start Early has recieved totaling $16,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J R Albert Foundation Inc Naperville, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
The Barr Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $21,964,866 |
| Earnings | $5,667,607 |
| Other Expense | $921,000 |
| Ending Balance | $26,711,473 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Start Early Chicago, IL | $84,271,202 | $70,463,769 |
Aunt Marthas Health And Wellness Inc Olympia Fields, IL | $54,790,181 | $76,869,739 |
Home Of The Innocents Louisville, KY | $65,936,373 | $44,982,651 |
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions Inc Indianapolis, IN | $31,601,317 | $38,735,699 |
Jewish Child And Family Services Chicago, IL | $66,913,873 | $39,925,385 |
Childrens Bureau Inc Indianapolis, IN | $23,244,857 | $37,565,375 |
Sunrise Childrens Services Mt Washington, KY | $37,970,472 | $27,965,095 |
Youth And Shelter Services Inc Ames, IA | $20,702,397 | $24,039,614 |
Whites Residential And Family Services Inc Wabash, IN | $39,956,832 | $19,808,843 |
Kids Above All Illinois Chicago, IL | $6,170,372 | $14,023,607 |
Catholic Charities Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $10,972,807 | $15,581,081 |
Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund Kansas City, MO | $22,334,800 | $14,345,673 |