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← THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$73,999,195
Total expenses
$72,738,916
Contributions and grants received
$73,983,298
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$12,499
Other revenue
$28,396
Total assets, end of year
$8,341,902
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,779,507
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,562,395
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$70,369,421
Management and general expenses
$2,369,495
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$70,369,421

Program services were 96.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $73,983,298

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $12,499

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$12,499

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$12,499 · related or exempt -$12,499

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $28,396 · related or exempt $28,396

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $28,396

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $620,301 · program services $96,441 · management and general $523,860

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,947,511 · program services $2,106,469 · management and general $841,042

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $123,262 · program services $76,107 · management and general $47,155

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $332,792 · program services $205,479 · management and general $127,313

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $267,508 · program services $165,171 · management and general $102,337

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $4,690 · program services $2,235 · management and general $2,455

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $103,068 · program services $49,126 · management and general $53,942

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,662,802 · program services $1,662,791 · management and general $11

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $80,319 · program services $58,969 · management and general $21,350

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $120,301 · program services $57,339 · management and general $62,962

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $541,557 · program services $268,532 · management and general $273,025

  • 17 · Travel

    total $43,132 · program services $22,091 · management and general $21,041

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $6,332 · program services $705 · management and general $5,627

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $146,195 · program services $144,381 · management and general $1,814

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $123,262 · program services $58,751 · management and general $64,511

  • 24a · Other expenses: CHILDCARE PAYMENTS

    total $60,574,099 · program services $60,574,099

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM CONSULTANTS

    total $2,146,609 · program services $2,050,007 · management and general $96,602

  • 24c · Other expenses: PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS

    total $1,990,492 · program services $1,937,026 · management and general $53,466

  • 24d · Other expenses: MATCH

    total $753,065 · program services $753,065

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $151,619 · program services $80,637 · management and general $70,982

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,353,795 · end of year $6,584,264

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,855,150 · end of year $538,255

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $62,465 · end of year $35,183

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $61,577

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $32,916

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $45,192 · end of year $28,661

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $816,817

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $666,772 · end of year $338,722

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $5,322,160 · end of year $6,265,008

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $508,736

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $850,362 · end of year $514,499

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $302,116 · end of year $1,562,395

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CHILDREN'S LIVES BY PROVIDING FAMILIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, CARE- GIVERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN COLLIER, GLADES, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES, WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE FUTURE. THE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS HAVE HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, SEAMLESS DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH DIVERSE SETTINGS, AND WELL-EDUCATED, COMPETENT STAFF. THE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND OF SCHOOL-BASED SITES OPERATED BY PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS.

  • SCHOOL READINESS (SR) PROGRAMS: EMPOWERS PARENTS AS A CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER AND HELPS THEM PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN TO BE READY FOR SCHOOL THROUGH ENROLLMENT WITH SR PROVIDERS. THE PROVIDERS OFFER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM; SUITABLE STAFF TO CHILDREN RATIOS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EACH CHILD; AND THE ABILITY FOR PARENTS TO MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE ABOUT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM THAT BEST FITS THEIR FAMILY'S NEED. THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SUPPORTS THE STATE PROGRAM IN COLLIER, GLADES, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES BY CONTRACTING FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE SERVICES WITH 204 SCHOOL READINESS PROVIDERS; PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SR PROVIDERS; 9,517 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM.

    Expenses $35,214,454

  • VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK): A LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED, STATEWIDE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREPARE EVERY FOUR-YEAR-OLD AND YOUNGER FIVE-YEAR-OLDS IN FLORIDA FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. THE VPK PROGRAM GIVES EACH CHILD AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PREPARATION TO PERFORM BETTER IN SCHOOL AND THROUGHOUT LIFE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN VPK. PROVIDERS CONTRACT TO ASSURE HIGH LITERACY STANDARDS, ACCOUNTABILITY, APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM, SUBSTANTIAL INSTRUCTION PERIODS, MANAGEABLE CLASS SIZES, AND QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SUPPORTS THE VPK PROGRAM IN COLLIER, GLADES, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES BY CONTRACTING FOR VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH QUALITY VPK PROVIDERS. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR FOUR AND FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN IN 262 SITES SERVING 7,726 CHILDREN IN OUR 4-COUNTY REGION.

    Expenses $34,934,462

  • AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT EARLY LEARNING DISCRETIONARY GRANT: THIS INITIATIVE IS FUNDED FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) ACT DISCRETIONARY CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND IN SECTION 53 OF CHAPTER 2023-239, LAWS OF FLORIDA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO IMPLEMENT AN EARLY LEARNING DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: INCREASING/BUILDING THE SUPPLY OF CHILD CARE, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, AND WORKFORCE INITIATIVES, LOCAL INITIATIVES/PILOT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE KINDERGARTEN READINESS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM MATERIALS, CURRICULUM, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER SOFTWARE, EARLY LEARNING SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY.

    Expenses $220,505

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • AARON STITT

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ANGELA NADER

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BARBARA SHORT

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CHAR-NEQUA SMITH

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DR KELLY ROY

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TANYA WILLIAMS

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DR ELIZABETH MCBRIDE

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REBECCA MCKELLAR

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TARA SHERROD

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BROOKE DELMOTTE GOLDSTEIN

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CHANTAL PORTE

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHELE KING

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SHARON BAYATA LOVE

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LAURA BRIGHT

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DOUGLAS SZABO

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KIMBERLY ROSS

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ALEX BREAULT

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LEONA ADKINS

    CQO

    Total calculated
    $117,476
    From this org
    $117,476
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • SUSAN BLOCK

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $76,657
    From this org
    $76,657
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • DR MELANIE STEFANOWICZ

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $118,137
    From this org
    $118,137
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • GILDA DURAN

    CHIEF PROG.

    Total calculated
    $104,175
    From this org
    $104,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • LUGEENYA BLACKSTOCK

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $104,347
    From this org
    $104,347
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • WYNETTA UPSHAW

    CAO

    Total calculated
    $99,509
    From this org
    $99,509
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
27 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202510869349301511

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