Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 35-0953465 • 501(c)3 • Fort Wayne, IN
Profile
To build better futures for young children by promoting and providing excellence in early childhood care and education.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
57th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
21st percentile
Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 2.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
11th percentile
Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
24th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$3,926,063
Down $801,197 (-17%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$566,169
Down $98,962 (-15%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$3,359,894
Down $702,235 (-17%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$4,912,623
Down $467,332 (-8.7%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$5,444,035
Down $1,023,158 (-16%) from 2023
Net Income
Up-$531,412
Up $555,826 (+51%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
To build better futures for young children by promoting and providing excellence in early childhood care and education.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,142,382 | $822,347 | ▼ $1,320,035 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $60,669 | $683,302 | ▲ $622,633 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $492,638 | $530,210 | ▲ $37,572 |
| Accounts Receivable | $440,116 | $240,365 | ▼ $199,751 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $592,696 | $200,228 | ▼ $392,468 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $937,487 | $92,522 | ▼ $844,965 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $15,010 | $14,890 | ▼ $120 |
| Total Assets | $4,727,260 | $3,926,063 | ▼ $801,197 |
| Other Assets Total | $46,262 | $1,342,199 | ▲ $1,295,937 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $642,883 | $551,823 | ▼ $91,060 |
| Other Liabilities | $20,621 | $14,346 | ▼ $6,275 |
| Deferred Revenue | $1,627 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $665,131 | $566,169 | ▼ $98,962 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $3,237,423 | $2,880,922 | ▼ $356,501 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $824,706 | $478,972 | ▼ $345,734 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $4,062,129 | $3,359,894 | ▼ $702,235 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $4,727,260 | $3,926,063 | ▼ $801,197 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $822,347 | $420,570 | $1,242,917 |
| Other Assets Org | $14,346 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,380 | - | ▲ $50,502 | - | $545,551 |
| 2023 | $422,634 | - | ▲ $84,327 | - | $501,380 |
| 2022 | $522,328 | $816 | ▼ $94,896 | - | $422,634 |
| 2021 | $468,906 | - | ▲ $59,394 | - | $522,328 |
| 2020 | $413,926 | - | ▲ $59,823 | - | $468,906 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Amber Targgart | CEO | FT | $120,327 | $13,483 | $133,810 |
| Rhonda Steinecker | Chief Operat | FT | $87,755 | $12,615 | $100,370 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Amber Bauer | President |
| David Jackson | Director |
| Frank Gomez | Director |
| Hayley Sauer | Director |
| Heidi Buffenbarger | Director |
| Jeanine Herold | Director |
| Jeri Burkhart | Director |
| Kelli Packnett | Director |
| Kelly Rentschler | Director |
| Kendall Dudley Billows | Director |
| Kylee Bennett | Director |
| Mark Bloom | Director |
| Nick Toney | Treasurer |
| Ann Waters | Vice Preside |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,761,774 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,682,261 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $321,969 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,662,592 | $64,588 | $243,620 | $1,970,800 |
| Occupancy | $230,917 | $128,253 | $363 | $359,533 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $258,040 | $11,835 | $36,744 | $306,619 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $78,602 | $157,057 | - | $235,659 |
| Payroll Taxes | $133,264 | $16,982 | $18,937 | $169,183 |
| Information Technology | $40,422 | $61,927 | $7,582 | $109,931 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $79,817 | $5,742 | - | $85,559 |
| Office Expenses | $35,245 | $10,888 | $2,511 | $48,644 |
| Fees for Services Other | $23,555 | $18,331 | $64 | $41,950 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $24,800 | - | $24,800 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $13,021 | $1,239 | $711 | $14,971 |
| Travel | $11,397 | $658 | - | $12,055 |
| Advertising | $2,089 | $744 | $4,538 | $7,371 |
| Other Expenses | $238 | $18,424 | $6,749 | $6,987 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $6,539 | - | $6,539 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $922 | - | $922 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $4,593,137 | $528,929 | $321,969 | $5,444,035 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $5,635,063 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $5,444,035 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $5,437,496 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $197,567 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $6,539 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $5,870 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $5,700 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraiser | $82,675 | $5,700 | - | $5,700 |
| Total Events | $82,675 | $5,700 | $5,870 | $-170 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Lease Liabilities | $14,346 |
“The 990 is distributed for review, and comments are requested before the filing deadline.”
“Each year the board reviews the conflict of interest policy and each board member signs the document. New board members also review and sign the policy.”
“The organization participated in a nonprofit executive salary survey, which the board references when determining the ceo's compensation. Annually top management salaries are reviewed against other similar nonprofit organizations.”
“The organization participated in a nonprofit executive salary survey, which the board references when determining the ceo's compensation. Annually top management salaries are reviewed against other similar nonprofit organizations.”
“The organization's irs form 990 for the prior three years is available at www.guidestar.org.”
“Financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are available upon requet.”
“RETURN OF GRANT -10,000”
“The purpose of the endowment is to hold and invest monies and other properties to provide for emergencies and expansion, and to enable the organization to better achieve the objectives of its mission.”
“Loss on fixed asset disposal -424”
“RETURN OF GRANT 10,000”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | CHILDCARE WAS PROVIDED FROM 6:30 AM TO 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS FOR 164 CHILDREN IN 2024. THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM WAS UTILIZED. MORE THAN 74% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARE PART OF LOW-INCOME OR AT-RISK FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS COLLECTED FOR DIRECT SERVICE TO CHILDREN, ECA RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS, COMMUNITY GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUND THIS PROGRAM. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | THE CACFP PROGRAM MONITORS AND REIMBURSES 106 FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES AND 16 CHILDCARE CENTERS IMPACTING 2651 CHILDREN IN 2024. THE HOMES AND CENTERS PREPARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS AND SNACKS FOR CHILDREN IN 15 NORTHEAST INDIANA COUNTIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE RECEIVED FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS TO FUND THIS PROGRAM AND DISBURSED OVER 1.8 MILLION IN REIMBURSEMENTS TO THE HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND CENTERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE'S SHARED SERVICES NETWORK, STARTED IN 2022, IS A PROGRAM SET TO HELP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FACILITIES INCREASE ENROLLMENT, REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, AND GROW THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH THE HELP OF TOOLS AND COACHING. ECA WORKED WITH 4 HOMES, 1 FAITH-BASED CENTER, AND 10 SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS IN 2024. |
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