Child Start Inc is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Child Start Inc employed 84 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 12/2021, Child Start Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGING AND FOSTERING COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEAD START IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 359 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RESIDING IN GRANITE, MINERAL, MISSOULA, POWELL, AND SANDERS COUNTIES IN WESTERN MONTANA.
THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ASSURING THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE CACFP PROVIDES CASH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVING MEALS TO ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS THAT MEET FEDERAL NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES, OUTLINED IN THE CACFP MEAL PATTERN. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 44,859 MEALS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH THE CACFP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patricia Croghan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $90,613 |
Brandy Fowler Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Neiffer Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessi Brock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Carvalho Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeri Delys Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,419,673 |
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 | $3,419,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $20 |
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 | $3,435,140 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $90,613 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,967 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,615,803 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,161 |
Other employee benefits | $393,824 |
Payroll taxes | $238,863 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $100,351 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $159,344 |
Travel | $15,950 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $22 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,115 |
Insurance | $37,358 |
All other expenses | $15,722 |
Total functional expenses | $3,189,752 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,142 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $216,400 |
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 | $42 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $619,889 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $999,473 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262,366 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $262,366 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $737,107 |
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 | $999,473 |
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Ravalli Head Start Inc Hamilton, MT | $2,832,913 | $3,460,637 |
Child Start Inc Missoula, MT | $999,473 | $3,435,140 |
Missoula International School Missoula, MT | $10,535,880 | $2,793,996 |
Pioneer Montessori School Ketchum, ID | $3,220,855 | $1,630,025 |
Kootenai Valley Head Start Inc Libby, MT | $672,476 | $1,755,045 |
Idaho Head Start Association Inc Boise, ID | $445,773 | $1,645,629 |
Dakota Montessori School Fargo, ND | $2,774,633 | $1,527,928 |
Montessori School Of Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY | $2,587,178 | $1,644,322 |
St Thomas Child And Family Center Great Falls, MT | $5,522,081 | $1,264,961 |