Foundation For Early Childhood Education is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 1969. As of 06/2023, Foundation For Early Childhood Education employed 151 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Early Childhood Education 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 06/2023, Foundation For Early Childhood Education generated $15.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 8 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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FOUNDATION FOR ECE WAS STARTED IN 1965 TO PROVIDE EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO AT-RISK AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES AND IS SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT FUNDING, FROM HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START AND CDE/STATE PRESCHOOL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEAD START (HS) AND EARLY HEAD START (EHS) ARE FUNDED TO FOUNDATIONFOR ECE INDIRECTLY. LACOE (LA CO OFFICE OF EDUCATION) IS THE GRANTEE, AND FOUNDATION OPERATES AS A SUB-RECIPIENT. HS & EHS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED, AT NO COST TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. ELIGIBILITY IS PRIORITIZED TO SERVE CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WITH HIGHEST RISK FACTORS. FIRST. PRIORITY IS RATED WITH LOW- INCOME, HOMELESSNESS, FOSTER CHILDREN, AT-RISK FAMILY FACTORS (DCFS, CPS), AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CHILDREN ARE AGE ELIGIBLE AT 18 MONTHS, TO 5 YEARS OF AGE (OR THEIR KINDERGARTEN ELIGIBILITY DATE). SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL IS FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (CDE) CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION AND IS A FREE PART DAY (3 HOUR) COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT IS PARTNERED WITH OUR HEAD START PROGRAM, TO OFFER A LONGER DAY, 7 HOURS OF SERVICE, MONDAY FRIDAY 175 SCHOOL DAYS EACH PROGRAM YEAR.PROGRAM SERVES 3-TO-4-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES RESIDING INTHE LOCAL COMMUNITY. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WITH OPEN CASES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), AS SPACE IS AVAILABLE. STATE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES FREE MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION TO PARENTS AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.
THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) FUNDED THROUGH THE CDSS PROVIDES MEALS TO CHILDREN AT SCHOOL. THIS NO COST PROGRAM PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AN AFTERNOON SNACK AT SCHOOL EACH DAY. HEALTHY HEATING SUPPORTS THEIR OVERALL DEVELOP AND PROMOTES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HEALTHY EATING HABITS AT A YOUNG AGE. MEALS ARE TYPICALLY SERVED IN A FAMILY STYLE SETTING, WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS SITTING AROUND THE TABLE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY MEALS THAT ARE, HIGH IN NUTRIENTS, LOW IN FATS, SALT AND SUGAR. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marcie Houchen Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $173,201 |
Cynthia Nishi Asst. Director | Officer | 40 | $135,344 |
Qi Xu Fiscal Officer | Officer | 40 | $116,144 |
Jocelyn Tucker Assistant Dir. | Officer | 40 | $116,943 |
Mayra Luevanos H.r. Officer | Officer | 40 | $65,454 |
Patrick Arcadi President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Lakeshore Supplier | 6/29/23 | $491,394 |
Childcare Careers Llc Education / Teachers | 6/29/23 | $617,263 |
Alite Staffing Inc Education / Teachers | 6/29/23 | $821,235 |
Chefables Food Vendor | 6/29/23 | $406,782 |
Greater Los Angeles Area Council Bsa Professional Services | 6/29/23 | $353,260 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,228,887 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,229,387 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15,633 |
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 | $15,341,949 |
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. | $751,429 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,542,795 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $389,037 |
Other employee benefits | $608,583 |
Payroll taxes | $466,683 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,923 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,889 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,960 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $574,925 |
Travel | $29,215 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $113,649 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $113,389 |
All other expenses | $1,167,291 |
Total functional expenses | $15,076,536 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,719 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,042,446 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $579,635 |
Accounts receivable, net | $289 |
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 | $126,676 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $153,299 |
Total assets | $3,922,064 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,157,978 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $261,331 |
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 | $177,430 |
Total liabilities | $3,596,739 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $325,325 |
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 | $3,922,064 |