Child Start Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1972. 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 04/2022, Child Start Inc employed 239 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Child Start 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 04/2022, Child Start Inc generated $12.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.0m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT PREPARE CHILDREN FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION:0-5 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM: THE 0-5 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVES PARENTS, PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS, AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL KINDERGARTEN-ENTRY WITH PRENATAL SUPPORT, PARENTING CLASSES, HOME VISITS, GROUP CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL, AND HEALTH CARE.OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES RESOURCES THAT HELP ELIGIBLE PARENTS SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, ENROLLED 125 FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.OUR HEAD START PROGRAM ASSURED PRESCHOOL EXCELLENCE FOR 135 DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AGED THREE TO FIVE.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM:CHILD START HAS BEEN DELIVERING CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) SERVICES FOR OVER FIVE DECADES AND CURRENTLY DELIVERS THESE SERVICES IN FIVE KANSAS COUNTIES: BUTLER, COWLEY, HARVEY, SEDGWICK, AND SUMNER. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH BY PHONE, ON-LINE AND IN PERSON. LOCALLY, OUR GOALS FOR CCR&R SERVICES ARE: (1) TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS TO MEET FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S NEEDS AND (2) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES WHO BENEFIT FROM INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM CHOICES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. CCR&R SERVICES ARE BASED ON THE THEORIES THAT: (1) CHILD CAREGIVERS WHO FOCUS ON PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN; AND (2) FAMILIES WHO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY EDUCATION AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE QUALITY PROGRAMS MAKE BETTER CHOICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN EFFECT, CCR&R SERVICES HELP BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN FAMILIES' NEEDS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
FOOD PROGRAMS:REIMBURSEMENT FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO OVER 492 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START.
OTHER OUTREACH:CHILD START'S OTHER OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Teresa I Rupp Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $131,219 |
Tina Viramontez Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $114,393 |
Sylvia Penner Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Candice Johnson Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Meyerhoff-Cole Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Prisca Barnes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
City Wide Of Wichita Cleaning Services | 4/29/22 | $121,058 |
Top Early Learning & Day Care Childcare Services | 4/29/22 | $388,610 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,239,731 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $324,748 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,820 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,564,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $86,430 |
Investment income | $107 |
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 | $12,651,016 |
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. | $283,459 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $283,459 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,312,848 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $167,340 |
Other employee benefits | $552,650 |
Payroll taxes | $547,476 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,241 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $70,029 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $770,028 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,313 |
Office expenses | $745,810 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $450,320 |
Travel | $55,714 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $153,046 |
Interest | $212,639 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $373,906 |
Insurance | $154,021 |
All other expenses | $255,689 |
Total functional expenses | $12,019,705 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $850,402 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $215,230 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $526,477 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,071 |
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 | $101,056 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,017,991 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,219,715 |
Total assets | $9,937,942 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $640,613 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,514 |
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 | $7,530,673 |
Total liabilities | $8,173,800 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,755,453 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,689 |
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 | $9,937,942 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Child Start Inc has recieved totaling $233,232.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United Way Of The Plains Wichita, KS PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDS AND DESIGNATIONS | $175,211 |
United Way Of The Plains Wichita, KS PURPOSE: OFFICE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT | $55,492 |
Charitable Foundation Inc Wichita, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Mann Family Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Operation Breakthrough Inc Kansas City, MO | $30,816,270 | $15,851,429 |
Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers Denver, CO | $17,533,057 | $15,372,863 |
Child Start Inc Wichita, KS | $9,937,942 | $12,651,016 |
Rainbows United Inc Wichita, KS | $9,766,961 | $11,658,952 |
Guadalupe Center Inc Kansas City, MO | $11,857,971 | $9,741,504 |
Millard Public Schools Foundation Inc Omaha, NE | $17,123,323 | $8,258,892 |
New Horizons Ministries Inc Canon City, CO | $10,572,666 | $7,833,240 |
Urban Sprouts University City, MO | $386,056 | $8,466,717 |
Washington County Child Care Foundation Bartlesville, OK | $10,576,887 | $9,436,794 |
Child Day Care Association Of Saint Louis St Louis, MO | $1,371,542 | $6,637,461 |
Montessori Academy Of Colorado Denver, CO | $8,428,837 | $6,258,258 |
Colorado Springs Child Nursery Centers Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $3,861,089 | $6,173,573 |