Early Childhood Connections
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Founding
- 06/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-0439068
Organization Overview
Early Childhood Connections is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Early Childhood Connections employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Childhood Connections 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 Connections generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 9 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 2014, Early Childhood Connections has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $2,824,433. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY WORKING WITH THE ADULTS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOMES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS, AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. IN 2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS IMPACTED 1,147 INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDED 958.5 HOURS OF EDUCATION THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023. MANY PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE CLASS.
THE RAPID CITY STARTING STRONG INITIATIVE SEEKS TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP 3-AND 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN POVERTY ACCESS QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QUALIFIED PROGRAM PROVIDERS OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE. THE PROGRAM RECEIVED $1,047,755 IN DONATIONS IN 2023. $509,002 WAS USED IN 2023 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcia Barnes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Kallemeyn President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Duhamel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Stracqualursi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Autumn Gregory Program Director | Officer | 40 | $86,918 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $44,167 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,689 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $888,538 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $990,243 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,927,637 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $69,622 |
| Investment income | $31,679 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,968 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,025,773 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $509,402 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,637 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,588 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,588 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $495,416 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,491 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,741 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,039 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,157 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,901 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,571 |
| Office expenses | $108,053 |
| Information technology | $9,223 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,233 |
| Travel | $27,514 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $81,277 |
| Interest | $4,411 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,786 |
| Insurance | $11,638 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,679,378 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,315 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,469,076 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $66,041 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $53 |
| Total assets | $1,608,485 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,756 |
| 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 | $32,089 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $68,845 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $387,128 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,152,512 |
| 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 | $1,608,485 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Early Childhood Connections has awarded $506,264 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN CENTER PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG. | $83,802 |
ST ELIZABETH SETON PRESCHOOL PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG. | $70,415 |
YMCA RAPID CITY PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG. | $268,113 |
DREAM KIDS PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG. | $18,678 |
KYRA'S KIDDOS PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG. | $8,143 |
BANANA BUNCH CHILD CARE PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG. | $51,285 |