Imagination Station Child Learning Center is located in Zeeland, MI. The organization was established in 2003. 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 12/2023, Imagination Station Child Learning Center employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Imagination Station Child Learning Center 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, Imagination Station Child Learning Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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IMAGINATION STATION IS AN NAEYC ACCREDITED CHILD CARE FACILITY THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE "WORLD CLASS" LEARNING AND CHILDCARE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE GREATER HOLLAND & ZEELAND AREA AND TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES WHICH WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A CHILD CARE CENTER FOR CHILDERN RANGING FROM SIX WEEKS TO ELEVEN YEARS OLD. THE ORGANIZATION USES A THEMATIC CURRICULUM APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING, WHICH EMPHASIZES HANDS ON EXPERIENCES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FAITH-BASED CHILD CARE FOR A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLACES A HIGH IMPORTANCE ON MAKING HIGH QUALITY CHILD LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN THROUGH IMAGINATION STATION'S TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE TEACHERS BELIEVE AND HAVE A LOVE FOR GOD AND SHARE THAT WITH THE CHILDREN. PRAYERS ARE SAID DAILY AT THE CENTER INCLUDING BEFORE EVERY MEAL. BIBLE STORIES ARE SHARED WITH THE CHILDREN ALONG WITH CHRISTIAN SONGS. THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS ALL DENOMINATIONS AND DOES NOT TEACH ANY PARTICULAR DENOMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S HOPE IS THAT THE CHILD WILL FEEL THE LOVE OF GOD WITHIN THE CENTER AND GROW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHO HE IS AND ALL THAT HE PROVIDES FOR US. THE ORGANIZATION MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE STATE RECOMMENDATION FOR TEACHER TO CHILD RATIOS WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS: 6 WEEKS UP TO 2 1/2; 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 4 CHILDREN 2 1/2 UP TO 3; 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 8 CHILDREN 3 UP TO 4; 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 10 CHILDREN 4 UP TO 5; 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 12 CHILDREN 5 AND UP; 1 TEACHER FOR EVERY 18 CHILDREN THE ORGANIZATION HAS 28 FULL-TIME AND 4 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS 6 REGULAR VOLUNTEERS. IMAGINATION STATION PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY NUTRITION TO THE CHILDREN. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS ARE PREPARED ONSITE, MEETING NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS. ONLY MILK, WATER OR 100% JUICE ARE SERVED FOR BEVERAGES.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A CHILD CARE CENTER FOR CHILDERN RANGING FROM SIX WEEKS TO ELEVEN YEARS OLD. THE ORGANIZATION USES A THEMATIC CURRICULUM APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING, WHICH EMPHASIZES HANDS ON EXPERIENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Holly Denison Prog. Dir. | Trustee | 45 | $69,341 |
Gina Prince Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Scott Prince President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katlyn Sommers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,570,519 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,570,619 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $995,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $93,113 |
Payroll taxes | $77,730 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,298 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,272 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $36,296 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102,444 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $115,680 |
Total functional expenses | $1,643,857 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,860 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,757 |
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 | $353 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,381,466 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,409,436 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,989 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $794,395 |
Total liabilities | $803,384 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $606,052 |
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 | $1,409,436 |