Early School
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Honolulu, HI
- Founding
- 05/1974
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 99-0155064
Organization Overview
Early School is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Early School employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early School 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 08/2023, Early School generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 5 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EARLY SCHOOL (THE "SCHOOL") IS DEVOTED TO NURTURING THE INNATE DESIRE OF ALL CHILDREN TO LEARN AND GROW THROUGH PLAY-BASED AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND GUIDANCE. THE SCHOOL SEEKS TO INSPIRE AND LEAD OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS IN DEVELOPING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS-OLD) UTILIZES AN EMERGENT CURRICULUM TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AS SET FORTH BY THE HAWAII EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. IT EMPHASIZES EXPLORATION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND EMBRACING THE NATURAL AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT. WITH A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 45 STUDENTS AND MAINTAINING A TOTAL OF 10 STAFF MEMBERS, THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN VERY LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS. THE PROGRAM USES A COLLABORATIVE STYLE OF MANAGEMENT WHICH ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION AT VARIOUS LEVELS FROM FAMILIES, STAFF MEMBERS, AND INTERESTED REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE LARGER COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM OPERATES ALL 12-MONTHS OF A CALENDAR YEAR WITH DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS. THROUGH TUITION AND FEES REVENUE (APPROXIMATELY 18,290 PER STUDENT ANNUALLY) THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND RECRUIT A QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION.
THE YOUNG CHILDREN'S PROGRAM (FOR CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS-OLD) UTILIZES AN EMERGENT CURRICULUM TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS AS SET FORTH BY THE HAWAII EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. IT EMPHASIZES EXPLORATION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND EMBRACING THE NATURAL AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT. WITH A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 20 STUDENTS AND MAINTAINING A TOTAL OF 8 STAFF MEMBERS, THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN VERY LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS. THE PROGRAM USES A COLLABORATIVE STYLE OF MANAGEMENT WHICH ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION AT VARIOUS LEVELS FROM FAMILIES, STAFF MEMBERS, AND INTERESTED REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE LARGER COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM OPERATES ALL 12-MONTHS OF A CALENDAR YEAR WITH DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS. THROUGH TUITION AND FEES REVENUE (APPROXIMATELY 21,230 PER STUDENT ANNUALLY) THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND RECRUIT A QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kira Watanabe Assistant Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $40,182 |
Leigh Fitzgerald Thru 042023 President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Stacey Gray Thru 072023 Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Perry Naauao Thru 082023 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Buffy Cushman-Patz Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sumoha Min Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $141,405 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,004 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,409 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,238,816 |
| Investment income | $15,067 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,376 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,232 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,426,900 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,342 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,773 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,773 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $731,876 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $110,476 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,647 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,504 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,668 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,419 |
| Office expenses | $15,000 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $199,009 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $2,604 |
| Insurance | $15,181 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,309,363 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $638,291 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $218,777 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,656 |
| 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 | $668 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,987 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $362,301 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,309 |
| Total assets | $1,279,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,603 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,646 |
| 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 | $77,249 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,202,740 |
| 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 | $1,279,989 |