Supporting Families Together Association Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Supporting Families Together Association Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Supporting Families Together Association 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 12/2022, Supporting Families Together Association Inc generated $18.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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.
Since 2015, Supporting Families Together Association Inc has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $64,283,165. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE OPTIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESENTS TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONLICENSING PREPARATION--IN DELIVERING THESE SERVICES, SFTA ALSO PROVIDES CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO OUR REGIONAL CCR&R PARTNERS. THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A FIELD OF PROFESSIONALS THAT ARE QUALIFIED AND PREPARED TO PROVIDE LICENSED CHILDCARE. THE SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT QUALIFIED AND COMMITTED POTENTIAL CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS IN PREPARING FOR THE LICENSING PROCESS BY ENSURING SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS ARE ARRANGED AND APPROPRIATE POLICIES ARE IN PLACE. CHILDCARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (BASE CONTRACT)--INCLUDING BOTH COMPONENTS OF ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS. WITH DEFINITIONS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DATA COLLECTION PROCESSES PRIORITIZED. EACH CCR&R GENERATED THEIR OWN CUSTOMIZED WORK PLAN BASED UPON NINE OPTIONS FOR SERVICES: TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ONLINE COURSE CONVERSION, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF REGULATED PROVIDERS, ENGAGEMENT OF AUTOMATED 2 STAR AND PROVIDERS NOT PARTICIPATING IN YOUNGSTAR, CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTS FOR 4 AND 5 STAR PROVIDERS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND STIPENDS FOR TRAINING, AND COHORT MODELS. THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS THE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS REGARDING ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SETTINGS ACROSS WISCONSIN. THE SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO INSPIRE, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION IN WISCONSIN IN WAYS THAT COMPLEMENT AND OPTIMIZE OTHER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, SUCH AS YOUNGSTAR. YOUNGSTAR--IN COLLABORATION, SFTA AND CCR&RS DELIVER A PACKAGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RATING, AND MICRO-GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS. THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF WISCONSIN'S CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES. CURRENT AREAS OF FOCUS ARE TO ENCOURAGE PROVIDERS WHO HAVE TAKEN AUTOMATED RATINGS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS AND TO MOVE PROGRAMS UP IN STAR LEVELS.THE PARTNER UP! GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESSES WHO PURCHASE SLOTS AT EXISTING REGULATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE FUNDING FROM THIS PROGRAM CAN BE USED TO INCREASE STAFF COMPENSATION, RESERVE CHILD CARE SLOTS FOR LOCAL BUSINESS EMPLOYEES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF A CHILD CARE PROGRAM, AND MORE.
STRONG FAMILIESPARENT EDUCATION INITIATIVETHROUGH FUNDING FROM THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD, SFTA BUILDS AWARENESS AND INNOVATIVELY SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE THROUGH THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. THIS IS A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE AND THE GOALS OF THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING CONTINUUM TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT ARE 1) TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED/EVIDENCE-INFORMED PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING IN AN EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF STATEWIDE REACH 2) TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-INFORMED PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FRAMEWORK TRAINING AND 3) TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING CONTINUUM AND THE NEED FOR COMMUNITIES TO HAVE PRIMARY CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION STRATEGIES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN ALL WISCONSIN FAMILIES AND REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH STATEWIDE PREVENTION COORDINATION AND MONITORING CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.
HEALTHY CHILDREN WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE UW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH'S WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, PREVENTING EXPULSION IN EARLY CARE IS A FIVE GRANT WITH A GOAL TO PREVENT EXPULSION AND ELIMINATE THE DISPARITY IN EXPULSION RATES FOR CHILDREN 0 TO 5. THIS WILL OCCUR BECAUSE THE INNOVATIVE MODEL OF TIERED SUPPORT WILL BE ADOPTED STATEWIDE, SUPPORTING BOTH A CHANGE IN HOW THE FIELD OF EARLY EDUCATION APPROACHES CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS AND A NEW STATE-LEVEL POLICY ON EARLY EXPULSION THAT IS WELL-INFORMED, WELL-FUNDED AND DRIVEN BY FAMILIES AND EARLY EDUCATORS IN WISCONSIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marita Herkert-Oakland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Turner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jody Bartnick Board Member (thru March) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Mullally Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wanda Montgomery Board Member(thru June) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Colleen Lane Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Triple P America Professional Training And Applied Resear | 12/30/22 | $199,835 |
Leroyer Child Care Childcare Services Provided Under The Pa | 12/30/22 | $160,300 |
Apple Ridge Academy Childcare Services Provided Under The Pa | 12/30/22 | $143,588 |
Days Gone By Early Learning Childcare Services Provided Under The Pa | 12/30/22 | $129,181 |
Quartz Health Benefit Plan Corporation Health Insurance Plan Coverage For Sfta | 12/30/22 | $124,113 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $18,523,401 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $201,723 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,725,124 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,522 |
Investment income | $6 |
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 | $18,749,236 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,931,275 |
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. | $114,868 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,146 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,155,509 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,687 |
Other employee benefits | $103,323 |
Payroll taxes | $92,144 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,843 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,989,841 |
Advertising and promotion | $108 |
Office expenses | $142,593 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $53,800 |
Travel | $55,984 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $64,696 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,121 |
Insurance | $12,539 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $18,780,331 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,981 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,068 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,633,284 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,974 |
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 | $199,165 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,747 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,000 |
Total assets | $1,916,219 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $232,491 |
Grants payable | $875,097 |
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 | $500,000 |
Total liabilities | $1,607,588 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $208,631 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
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 | $1,916,219 |
Over the last fiscal year, Supporting Families Together Association Inc has awarded $7,369,422 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INC PURPOSE: ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $548,044 |
CHILDCARING INC PURPOSE: ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $721,004 |
CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER INC PURPOSE: ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $650,253 |
FAMILY AND CHILDCARE RESOURCES OF NORTHEAST WISCONSIN INC PURPOSE: ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $486,611 |
FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC PURPOSE: ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $259,500 |
WISCONSIN ALLIANCE FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH PURPOSE: ASSIST IN THE CHILD CARE/DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN | $96,019 |