Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marc Hutek
Chief Executive Officer
$166,257
John Patrick
Chief Financial Officer
$112,344
Karie Barquin
Secretary
$0
Kathryn Bevilacqua-Ely
Vice Chair
$0
Nancy Ebrahimi
Treasurer
$0
Terry Brigman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc has awarded $351,374 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

PURPOSE: FLORIDA FIRST START PROGRAM

$237,193

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLK COUNTY

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND VISION SCREENINGS

$114,181
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc has recieved totaling $254,342.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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