Liabilities / Assets
81st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 52-1841089 • 501(c)3 • Spring Valley, NY
Profile
The mission of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (and of the International Association for Steiner / Waldorf Early Childhood Education, of which it is a member) is to nurture a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven, based on an understanding of the healthy development of the child in body, soul and spirit, and on a commitment to protect and nurture childhood as the foundation for a truly human culture
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
81st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
23rd percentile
Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
85th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 14.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
13th percentile
Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
31st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$264,615
Down $69,990 (-21%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$85,802
Up $27,072 (+46%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$178,813
Down $97,062 (-35%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$668,707
Down $36,760 (-5.2%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$740,332
Up $44,978 (+6.5%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$71,625
Down $81,738 (-808%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The mission of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (and of the International Association for Steiner / Waldorf Early Childhood Education, of which it is a member) is to nurture a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven, based on an understanding of the healthy development of the child in body, soul and spirit, and on a commitment to protect and nurture childhood as the foundation for a truly human culture
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $157,781 | $106,729 | ▼ $51,052 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $123,838 | $92,188 | ▼ $31,650 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $35,688 | $37,358 | ▲ $1,670 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $8,889 | $15,708 | ▲ $6,819 |
| Accounts Receivable | $8,409 | $11,031 | ▲ $2,622 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $1,601 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Total Assets | $334,605 | $264,615 | ▼ $69,990 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $39,619 | $52,977 | ▲ $13,358 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $19,111 | $32,824 | ▲ $13,713 |
| Other Liabilities | - | $1 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $58,730 | $85,802 | ▲ $27,072 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $264,615 | $175,006 | ▼ $89,609 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $11,260 | $3,807 | ▼ $7,453 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $275,875 | $178,813 | ▼ $97,062 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $334,605 | $264,615 | ▼ $69,990 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $1,601 | $3,329 | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Howard | Co-director | PT | $95,288 | $95,288 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Louise De Forest | Chair |
| Anjum Mir | Vice Chair |
| Heather Church | Co-director |
| Gabriela Nunez Plata | Trustee |
| Laura Mason | Trustee |
| Keelah Helwig | Secretary |
| Ruth Ker | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $404,747 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $335,585 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $339 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $113,506 | $62,741 | - | $176,247 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $80,233 | $15,055 | - | $95,288 |
| All Other Expenses | $64,609 | $12,686 | $153 | $77,448 |
| Payroll Taxes | $51,603 | $12,447 | - | $64,050 |
| Travel | $46,613 | - | - | $46,613 |
| Other Expenses | $32,686 | - | - | $32,686 |
| Office Expenses | $12,573 | $4,253 | $186 | $17,012 |
| Occupancy | $14,146 | $1,500 | - | $15,646 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $10,340 | - | $10,340 |
| Insurance | - | $2,540 | - | $2,540 |
| Advertising | $936 | $234 | - | $1,170 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $178 | - | - | $178 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $618,197 | $121,796 | $339 | $740,332 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $740,332 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $740,332 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $684,642 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $-55,690 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rounding | $1 |
“The 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and a copy is pesented to the full board.”
“Board members sign conflict of interest satements annually.”
“The Organizaton's governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon written request to the Organization's primary contact person at the Organization's address”
“BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $286; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $286; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“BOARD EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $24842; Column (B) - Program Services = $24842; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“CONFERENCES: Column (A) - Total = $10808; Column (B) - Program Services = $10808; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“DUES & FEES: Column (A) - Total = $19427; Column (B) - Program Services = $14570; Column (C) - Management & General = $4857; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $2064; Column (B) - Program Services = $1548; Column (C) - Management & General = $516; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $5078; Column (B) - Program Services = $4671; Column (C) - Management & General = $254; Column (D) - Fundraising = $153”
“PROJECT EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $5721; Column (B) - Program Services = $5721; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“TELEPHONE & INTERNET: Column (A) - Total = $8647; Column (B) - Program Services = $2162; Column (C) - Management & General = $6485; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $575; Column (B) - Program Services = $287; Column (C) - Management & General = $288; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Waldorf Early Childhood Asociation of North America recognizes the tax benefit associated with tax positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. Waldorf Early Childhood Asociation of North America does not believe they have taken any material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly they have not recorded any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. Waldorf Early Childhood Asociation of North America has filed for and received income tax exemptions in the jurisdictions where required to do so. Additionally, it has filed Internal Revenue Service Form 990 informational returns, as required, and all other applicable returns in jurisdictions where so required. no interest or penalties recorded or included in the statement of activities.”
“REIMBURSEMENTS $55690”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Some of the activities of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association in recent years include the following:Research into the needs of children from birth to three, including networking with child care providers and the development of a national center for child care, parenting, and birth-to-three workParticipation in international forums for the development of Waldorf early childhood education, including conferences in England, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands and GermanyDevelopment of training programs for early childhood educators and child care providersPublication of a newsletter, Gateways, which appears twice each yearProfessional development retreats for faculty of early childhood teacher training programs and conferences for early childhood educatorsPublication and distribution of study materials for early childhood educators and parentsHosting an international conference for Waldorf early childhood educators from around the worldCollaborating with sister organizations such as the Association for Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the International Association for Steiner / Waldorf Early Childhood Education (IASWECE).Advice, mentoring and consulting visits to new Waldorf early childhood initiativeSSupport for social outreach programs working with children at risk such as the Sophia Project in Oakland, CACollaborative research projects: six-year-olds and first-grade readiness, therapeutic needs of the young child, the development of speech and movement in early childhood, and the renewal of Waldorf early childhood educational practice for the new millenniumDevelopment of mentoring and pedagogical advisory services |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Waldorf Early Childhood Asociation of North America recognizes the tax benefit associated with tax positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. Waldorf Early Childhood Asociation of North America does not believe they have taken any material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly they have not recorded any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. Waldorf Early Childhood Asociation of North America has filed for and received income tax exemptions in the jurisdictions where required to do so. Additionally, it has filed Internal Revenue Service Form 990 informational returns, as required, and all other applicable returns in jurisdictions where so required. no interest or penalties recorded or included in the statement of activities. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | REIMBURSEMENTS $55690 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part X : FIN48 Footnote |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S |
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