Mountainland Head Start
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $9.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 245
- Location
- Provo, UT
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 87-0342445
Organization Overview
Mountainland Head Start, operating under the name Early Learning Essentials, is located in Provo, UT. The organization was established in 1979. As of 04/2022, Early Learning Essentials employed 245 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Learning Essentials 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, Early Learning Essentials generated $9.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% 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
EMPOWERING YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ALONG A PATH TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEAD START - WE OFFER A HIGH-QUALITY KINDERGARTEN READINESS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO 639 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN WASATCH, JUAB AND UTAH COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF UTAH. WE PROVIDE EARLY HEAD START SERVICES TO 12 PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE THREE IN JUAB COUNTY WHO ARE LOW-INCOME OR HAVE A DISABILITY. WE PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO ASSIST CHILDREN DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED AS WELL AS COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM AND SERVICES SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY A FEDERAL HEAD START GRANT.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE PURPOSE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS TO PREPARE AND CONTINUOUSLY SUPPORT STAFF TO WORK WITH AND ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY ABREAST THE LATEST RESERACH AND BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE STAFF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PRACTICE, AND SERVICE DELIVERY.
USDA CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM - MEALTIME AT HEAD START IS AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM WHEREIN CHILDREN LEARN GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS, TABLE MANNERS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND MANY OTHER SELF-HELP SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR SCHOOL. EACH DAY, CHILDREN ARE OFFERED A NOURISHING MEAL AND SNACK THAT IS PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. MENUS AND RECIPES ARE CREATED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND FOLLOW THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM MEAL PATTERN. MEALS SERVED AT HEAD START ARE PLANNED TO BE COLORFUL, DELICIOUS, AND NUTRITIOUS IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE APPROPRIATE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN. THE MENU OFFERS A VARIETY OF FRESH AND FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, LEAN MEATS AND DAIRY, AND WHOLE GRAIN BREADS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sonia Pineda Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $115,874 |
Barbara Doxey Fiscal Offic | Officer | 40 | $90,622 |
Tracy Sermon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Larsen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Whitney Policy Counc | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Edwards Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,200,421 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $258,253 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $221,734 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,458,674 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,268 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,647 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,469,295 |
| 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. | $206,496 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,143,074 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,666 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,020,348 |
| Payroll taxes | $353,333 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,762 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,207 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $293,214 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,215 |
| Office expenses | $107,954 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $721,207 |
| Travel | $17,985 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $272,893 |
| Insurance | $155,052 |
| All other expenses | $52,971 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,467,012 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $286,280 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $35,444 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $460,159 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,982 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $38,530 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,223,932 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,057,327 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $835,188 |
| 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 | $835,188 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,222,139 |
| 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 | $7,057,327 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mountainland Head Start has recieved totaling $20,621.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Marc C And Deborah H Bingham Foundation Provo, UT PURPOSE: EARLY LEARNING ESSENTIALS | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $621 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pinal Gila Community Child Services Inc Casa Grande, AZ | $9,251,502 | $12,385,168 |
Mountainland Head Start Provo, UT | $7,057,327 | $9,469,295 |
Lewis Clark Early Childhood Program Inc Lewiston, ID | $3,718,520 | $6,861,737 |
Sewall Child Development Center Inc Denver, CO | $8,088,687 | $6,630,312 |
Rural Utah Child Development Price, UT | $1,157,369 | $5,852,896 |
Lincoln-Uinta Child Development Association Incorporated Mountain View, WY | $2,328,241 | $4,970,191 |
Durango 4-C Council Durango, CO | $1,695,374 | $3,540,530 |
Child Development Services Of Fremont County Lander, WY | $3,374,007 | $3,424,814 |
Head Start Of Northeastern Nevada Elko, NV | $2,769,941 | $2,726,791 |
El Grito Inc Silver City, NM | $1,042,293 | $2,619,457 |
Carbon County Child Development Programs Inc Rawlins, WY | $820,943 | $1,335,649 |
Laramie Child Development Corporation Laramie, WY | $143,800 | $1,077,613 |