Whatcom Center For Early Learning is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Whatcom Center For Early Learning employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whatcom Center For Early Learning 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, Whatcom Center For Early Learning generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, EQUITABLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING (WCEL) IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO WHATCOM COUNTY CHILDREN AGES 0-3 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES. DURING 2022, WCEL PROVIDED AN AVERAGE OF 203 CHILDREN A MONTH WITH EARLY SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXPANDED EARLY LEARNING CLASSES AND PLAYGROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILD SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREGIVER PEER SUPPORT. THIS APPROACH HAS RESULTED IN 42% OF CHILDREN EXITING THE EARLY SUPPORT PROGRAM IN THE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING RANGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sierra James Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $101,736 |
Matthew Bilderback President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Stephany Copeland Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christine Biernaki Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ken Bronstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hart Hodges Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $50,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $110,212 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,321 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,802 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $382,335 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,534,612 |
Investment income | $5,240 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,500 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,269 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,938,561 |
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. | $129,926 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,305 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,990,255 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,274 |
Other employee benefits | $147,647 |
Payroll taxes | $192,971 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $55 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,948 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $95,557 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $95,862 |
Information technology | $1,866 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $128,753 |
Travel | $39,639 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,244 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,459 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $19,693 |
Total functional expenses | $3,028,726 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,020,824 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $139,573 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $22,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $201,841 |
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 | $34,685 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,099,059 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,517,982 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $322,259 |
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 | $322,259 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,195,723 |
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 | $2,517,982 |