Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc, operating under the name Early Learning Coalition Of Polk County, is located in Lakeland, FL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Early Learning Coalition Of Polk County employed 100 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Learning Coalition Of Polk County 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 06/2022, Early Learning Coalition Of Polk County generated $55.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $55.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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.
Since 2015, Early Learning Coalition Of Polk County has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $4,138,855. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADERSHIP, DIRECTION, AND INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT THAT SUPPORTS SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL READINESS: EVEN BEFORE CHILDREN ATTEND PREKINDERGARTEN, THEY GAIN FROM EXPERIENCES THAT HELP THEM BE READY FOR SCHOOL. THAT IS WHY SCHOOL READINESS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF EARLY LEARNING. THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZED THAT WHEN THEY PASSED THE SCHOOL READINESS ACT TO HELP CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. WHILE HELPING CHILDREN PREPARE FOR SCHOOL, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILD CARE SO A PARENT CAN WORK OR ATTEND A TRAINING OR EDUCATION PROGRAM.
VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN: PREPARES EARLY LEARNERS FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. CHILDREN MUST LIVE IN FLORIDA AND BE 4 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPT. 1 OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR TO BE ELIGIBLE. THE PROGRAM HELPS BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL USING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THAT ARE GEARED TO VARIOUS STAGES IN A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT.
FLORIDA MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING AND OTHERPROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES.
EARLY LEARNING FLORIDA PROGRAM: IN 2014, THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE APPROVED A SPECIAL PILOT PROJECT TO SEE WHETHER SPECIFIC TRAINING APPROACHES IMPROVE HOW WELL CHILDREN DO IN SCHOOL READINESSPROGRAMS. THE PROJECT IS NOW VOLUNTARY AND GIVES ELIGIBLE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR INSTRUCTORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR IMPROVING SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM OUTCOMES. THE COALITION VERIFIES THAT PARTICIPANTS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION AND PAYS STIPENDS TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marc Hutek Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $166,257 |
John Patrick Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $112,344 |
Karie Barquin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathryn Bevilacqua-Ely Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Ebrahimi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Terry Brigman Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $38,197 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $54,029,150 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,122,147 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,904 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,189,494 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $53,485 |
Investment income | $2,905 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$200 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$34,868 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $55,210,816 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $445,484 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,667,248 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $326,775 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $223,309 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,603,293 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,108 |
Other employee benefits | $580,253 |
Payroll taxes | $308,331 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,123 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $182,661 |
Advertising and promotion | $149,661 |
Office expenses | $209,006 |
Information technology | $142,844 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $558,600 |
Travel | $69,155 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,986 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $32,482 |
All other expenses | $53,846 |
Total functional expenses | $54,951,373 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $941,863 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,883,842 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,540,969 |
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 | $10,686 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,377,360 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,634,648 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $409,637 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,044,285 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,075 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $5,377,360 |
Over the last fiscal year, Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc has awarded $351,374 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PURPOSE: FLORIDA FIRST START PROGRAM | $237,193 |
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLK COUNTY PURPOSE: HEALTH AND VISION SCREENINGS | $114,181 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc has recieved totaling $254,342.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United Way Of Central Florida Inc Highland City, FL PURPOSE: Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $254,283 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $59 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hillsborough County School Readiness Coalition Inc Tampa, FL | $12,825,871 | $100,070,263 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Duval Inc Jacksonville, FL | $11,680,730 | $96,132,351 |
Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc Lakeland, FL | $5,377,360 | $55,210,816 |
The Early Learning Coalition Of Southwest Florida Inc Fort Myers, FL | $8,572,364 | $53,136,392 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Brevard County Inc Rockledge, FL | $6,417,536 | $37,702,328 |
Escambia County School Readiness Coalition Inc Pensacola, FL | $2,495,495 | $23,096,153 |
Early Learning Coalition Of St Lucie County Inc Ft Pierce, FL | $3,297,237 | $21,001,671 |
Council Of State And Territorial Epidemiologists Atlanta, GA | $7,651,256 | $20,919,000 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Lake County Leesburg, FL | $3,362,888 | $18,021,212 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Floridas Gateway Inc Lake City, FL | $1,377,390 | $13,318,770 |
Santa Rosa County School Readiness Coalition Milton, FL | $768,729 | $9,403,198 |
Foundation For Excellence Ineducation Inc Tallahassee, FL | $16,109,457 | $8,286,056 |