Nonprofit · EIN 02-0751749
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · MARIANNA, FL 32446
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $25,740,527 | $25,932,414 | -$191,887 | $2,791,594 | $1,895,653 | $895,941 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $30,468,696 | $29,614,114 | $854,582 | $3,741,373 | $2,653,545 | $1,087,828 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $41,770,989 | $41,603,126 | $167,863 | $3,915,316 | $3,682,070 | $233,246 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,712,374
- of which government grants
- $25,537,935
- Program service revenue
- $25,905
- Investment income
- $2,248
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,390
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,375,764
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,088,447
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $157,892
- Accounting fees
- $19,700
- Occupancy
- $162,310
- Travel
- $69,245
- Depreciation
- $235,740
- Program services (functional)
- $25,080,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $852,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,741,373
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,791,594
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,895,653
- Net assets, end of year
- $895,941
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $224
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $895,941
- Gross receipts
- $25,740,527
- Employees
- 60
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZAN GAGE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,390 |
| CHASE CHRISTIANSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VERONICA WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MISSY SWORD LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS REGISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH QUARANTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR GINA MCALLISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG CROSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON GASKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE HITCHCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRISTA MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIANA MELARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIATTA JALABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR IRVIN CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANI HINDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ZACH GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SEABROOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MYRTIS WYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCKENSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY BENNETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL CHIMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN GAGE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $93,761 |
| JON MCFATTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHASE CHRISTIANSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VERONICA WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MISSY SWORD LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACI CORBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR GINA MCALLISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHANNA PLUMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON GASKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE HITCHCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIANA MELARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIATTA JALABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENAE ROUNTREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR IRVIN CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANI HINDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ZACH GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SEABROOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MYRTIS WYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCKENSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY BENNETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL CHIMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZAN GAGE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $84,140 | $6,027 |
| TONY BENNETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANI HINDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEA ROUNTREE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI CORBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA MCCALLISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA PLUMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON GASKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE HITCHCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANA MELARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PARNELL SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIATTA JALABAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE SEABROOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRTIS WYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL CHIMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4636 HIGHWAY 90 STE P, MARIANNA, FL 32446-3508
- In care of
- % LYNNE ELDRIDGE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHASE CHRISTIANSON, 4636 E HWY 90 SUITE P, MARIANNA, FL 32446
- Signed the 990
- SUZAN GAGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (850) 747-5400
- Website
- WWW.ELCNWF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MKA ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WE EXIST TO HELP GROW HEALTHY CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SET A COURSE FOR LIFE-LONG SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOL READINESS - THE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FOR EARLY CHILD EDUCATION AND CARE SO FAMILIES CAN BECOME FINANCIALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL IN THE FUTURE.Expenses $19,826,016
- NON-DIRECT CHILD CARE - FUNDS PROVIDED TO AT-RISK AND/OR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FOR SUPPORT FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES SUCH AS ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION, TRAINING FOR PROVIDERS, AND RESOURCE AND REFERAL SERVICES.Expenses $705,875
- QUALITY INITIATIVE - FUNDS PROVIDED TO AT-RISK AND/OR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES DESIGNATED TO ENHANCE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, STAFF, AND OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $4,548,340
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0751749
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,791,594
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,740,527
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $25,740,527 | $25,932,414 | $2,791,594 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $30,468,696 | $29,614,114 | $3,741,373 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $41,770,989 | $41,603,126 | $3,915,316 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $28,789,946 | $28,763,225 | $3,346,474 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0751749).
Questions about EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC is 02-0751749.
- Is EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHASE CHRISTIANSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,390 (SUZAN GAGE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,740,527, expenses of $25,932,414 and total assets of $2,791,594 at year end.
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