Civic Intelligence

Little Thinkers Inc

EIN 47-5085159 • 501(c)3 • Fort Wayne, IN

Profile

To prepare children for the future through a personalized plan that mixes social interaction, physical play and personal development with traditional learning.

2306 North Clinton StreetFort Wayne, IN 46802

littlethinkersearlylearning.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

2.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

27th percentile

-7.5%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$81,501

Up $29,895 (+58%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$162,672

Up $67,908 (+72%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$81,171

Down $38,013 (-88%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Up

$507,040

Up $314,473 (+163%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$545,053

Up $305,790 (+128%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$38,013

Up $8,683 (+19%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2020: $74,317Liabilities 2020: $49,800Net Assets 2020: $24,5172020Assets 2021: $126,447Liabilities 2021: $90,957Net Assets 2021: $35,4902021Assets 2022: $89,099Liabilities 2022: $85,152Net Assets 2022: $3,9472022Assets 2023: $51,606Liabilities 2023: $94,764Net Assets 2023: -$43,1582023Assets 2024: $81,501Liabilities 2024: $162,672Net Assets 2024: -$81,1712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$81,501
Liabilities$162,672
Net Assets-$81,171
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $162,324Expenses 2020: $161,445Net Income 2020: $8792020Revenue 2021: $285,568Expenses 2021: $259,559Net Income 2021: $26,0092021Revenue 2022: $271,939Expenses 2022: $305,288Net Income 2022: -$33,3492022Revenue 2023: $192,567Expenses 2023: $239,263Net Income 2023: -$46,6962023Revenue 2024: $507,040Expenses 2024: $545,053Net Income 2024: -$38,0132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$507,040
Expenses$545,053
Net Income-$38,013
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$81,501
Liabilities
$162,672
Net assets
-$81,171
Revenue
$507,040
Expenses
$545,053
Net income
-$38,013
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$1.63$0.81$5.07$5.45$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.95$0.43$1.93$2.39$0.47
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.85$0.04$2.72$3.05$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.91$0.35$2.86$2.60$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.50$0.25$1.62$1.61$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$507,040
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CHILD CARE SERVICES

Our mission is to prepare the children of our community for the road ahead. We take a whole-child approach that blends personalized care plans with physical play, social development, and academic readiness.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$51,603$60,854▲ $9,251
Loans From Officers Directors-$20,711-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3$20,647▲ $20,644
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$51,606$81,501▲ $29,895
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$80,044$75,547▼ $4,497
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$14,720$62,974▲ $48,254
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$3,440-
Total Liabilities$94,764$162,672▲ $67,908
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$4,709-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-43,158$-85,880▼ $42,722
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-43,158$-81,171▼ $38,013
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$51,606$81,501▲ $29,895

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,041$49,091$70,132
Buildings$26,825$8,036$34,861
Other Land Buildings$12,988$6,574$19,562
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Davetta ChambersExecutive DirectorFT$57,331$1,791$59,122

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michelle ChambersPresident
Konrad UbergBoard Attorney
Kimberly MackDirector
Meagon ChambersDirector
Misti MeehanSec'ty/Treas
Dave ChambersVoting Member
India WoodsVoting Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$47,149
Program Service Revenue
$459,815
Investment Income
$76
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,149
Change in Net Assets
$-38,013
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$320,254
Other Expenses$224,799
Total Fundraising Expense$9,475
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$225,043--$225,043
Occupancy$72,278--$72,278
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$35,431$17,715$5,905$59,051
Fees for Services Other$46,778$3,632$3,570$53,980
Payroll Taxes$36,160--$36,160
Office Expenses$29,228$2,313-$31,541
Depreciation Depletion$17,233--$17,233
Interest-$8,938-$8,938
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,358-$5,358
Advertising$4,228--$4,228
Other Expenses$2,907--$2,907
Travel$1,844--$1,844
Conferences and Meetings$1,648--$1,648
Fees for Services Legal-$40-$40
Total Functional Expenses$497,582$37,996$9,475$545,053
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$20,711-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Three members of the Board are siblings; one member is the daughter of one of the siblings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members disclose potential conflicts of interest to the full Board for discussion and resolution.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Board of Directors determines the compensation package for the Executive Director based upon comparable organizations in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Governing documents, financial statements and the conflict of interest policy are not made available to the general public.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Little Thinkers Inc
EIN
47-5085159
Phone
2607550266
Address
2306 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Signing Officer

Name
Davetta Chambers
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-06-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Chambers
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
20
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Targeted Services PC
Address
709 Clay Street Suite 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Preparer
Patricia Oppor CPA
Phone
2602033121
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Program Services Accomplishments (cont.)

“We believe that emotional growth, intellectual maturity, and social awareness are the key outcomes of a strong early education. When nurtured in this way, each child becomes a confident, well-rounded Little Thinker. We offer high-quality early childhood programming for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond with a focus on whole-child development. Our curriculum includes My Way Pre-K and incorporates evidence-based practices from the Healthy Families Protective Factors Framework to strengthen families and safeguard children. As a proud Level 3 Paths to QUALITY provider, we:Follow a planned curriculum;Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment;Invest in the ongoing development of our staff; andWelcome input from both families and staff. Program Components Include:Developmental Learning Activities;Experiential Learning (e.g., field trips and hands-on discovery);Nutrition Services (snacks and lunches provided daily); andWrap-Around Services (community referrals for food, housing, and healthcare).”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Three members of the Board are siblings; one member is the daughter of one of the siblings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members disclose potential conflicts of interest to the full Board for discussion and resolution.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board of Directors determines the compensation package for the Executive Director based upon comparable organizations in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents, financial statements and the conflict of interest policy are not made available to the general public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6We believe that emotional growth, intellectual maturity, and social awareness are the key outcomes of a strong early education. When nurtured in this way, each child becomes a confident, well-rounded Little Thinker. We offer high-quality early childhood programming for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond with a focus on whole-child development. Our curriculum includes My Way Pre-K and incorporates evidence-based practices from the Healthy Families Protective Factors Framework to strengthen families and safeguard children. As a proud Level 3 Paths to QUALITY provider, we:Follow a planned curriculum;Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment;Invest in the ongoing development of our staff; andWelcome input from both families and staff. Program Components Include:Developmental Learning Activities;Experiential Learning (e.g., field trips and hands-on discovery);Nutrition Services (snacks and lunches provided daily); andWrap-Around Services (community referrals for food, housing, and healthcare).
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Program Services Accomplishments (cont.)
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