Nonprofit · EIN 59-3627759
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · OCALA, FL 34471
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,214,682 | $22,379,479 | -$164,797 | $2,656,481 | $2,240,822 | $415,659 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $24,222,786 | $24,219,099 | $3,687 | $4,626,528 | $4,050,747 | $575,781 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $37,400,656 | $37,492,315 | -$91,659 | $4,694,519 | $4,128,375 | $566,144 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,199,262
- of which government grants
- $22,079,019
- Program service revenue
- $6,953
- Investment income
- $7,013
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,294
- Other revenue
- $1,454
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $237,314
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,926,769
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,658,734
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,475
- Accounting fees
- $51,400
- Occupancy
- $78,577
- Travel
- $28,391
- Depreciation
- $27,285
- Program services (functional)
- $21,387,646
- Management and general (functional)
- $991,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,626,528
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,656,481
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,240,822
- Net assets, end of year
- $415,659
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $548,539
- Publicly traded securities
- $113,560
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$25,426
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $441,085
- Gross receipts
- $22,214,682
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE THEALL | CEO Officer | 40 | $132,609 | $14,105 |
| SUSAN ROSE | EXITING CFO Officer | 40 | $63,470 | $5,256 |
| SADIE HACKLEY | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $19,353 | $306 |
| KATHY ROBBINS | EXITING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA FORD | PAST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.26 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORRESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CHATTERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BECK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.21 | $0 | $0 |
| MARITZA ALEJANDRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LOBIANCO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOLA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY FUQUA | EXITING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PANZER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.24 | $0 | $0 |
| CECIL WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CHRYST | EXITING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| EVAN PITTS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.23 | $0 |
| HEATHER GAMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCCLAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 |
| JORGE SEVILLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WINTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 |
| KIM LACOGNATA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 |
| JESSICA SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 |
| SHERRY DUNCAN | EXITING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 |
| ANDREW GOBERDHAN | EXITING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 |
| MATHEW GRABER | EXITING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.04 | $0 |
| LEVONDA GOODSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 |
| KIM SELLERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| TELESHA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE THEALL | CEO Officer | 40 | $127,110 | $9,224 |
| MARITZA ALEJANDRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 | $0 |
| EARLENE CARTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CHATTERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH CHRYST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA FORD | FORMER VICE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.37 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORRESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY FUQUA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER GAMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GOBERDHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 | $0 |
| LOLA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE HENNINGSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.04 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK S LANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LOBIANCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.33 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCCLAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PANZER | ACTING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.37 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN PITTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ROBBINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE STONE | EXITING BOAR Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| CECIL WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROSE | CFO EFF. JAN Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEANN FRICKS | CEO Officer | 40 | $53,579 | $2,898 |
| SARAH LANKESTER | CEO Officer | 40 | $32,227 | $0 |
| TAMARA A GRANT-POWELL | CFO Officer | 40 | $27,226 | $1,154 |
| DEANNA JOHNSON | CFO Officer | 40 | $2,859 | $0 |
| MARITZA ALEJANDRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 | $0 |
| EARLENE CARTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CHATTERTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.04 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH CHRYST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT COLEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG DAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA FORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.33 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORRESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY FUQUA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER GAMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| LOLA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE HENNINGSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK S LANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LOBIANCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PANZER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN PITTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ROBBINS | PAST VICE CH Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CECIL WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2300 SW 17TH RD, OCALA, FL 34471-2006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LATRISHA SIMS, 2300 SW 17TH RD, OCALA, FL 34471
- Signed the 990
- LATRISHA SIMS, CEO
- Phone
- (352) 369-2315
- Website
- WWW.ELC-MARION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PURVIS GRAY & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS TO OPTIMIZE A QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR CHILDREN THROUGH CHILD CARE, VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND PARENT EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- 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. SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH THE AGE OF 12. SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS. THE PROGRAM TAKES INTO ACCOUNT A CHILD'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT; INVOLVES PARENTS AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER; PREPARES CHILDREN TO BE READY FOR SCHOOL; AND GIVES PARENTS INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST. THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM TO AN AVERAGE OF 2,208 CHILDREN IN MARION COUNTY PER MONTH.Expenses $15,560,229 · revenue $6,953
- THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION PROGRAM -- PREPARES EARLY LEARNERS FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. VPK HELPS BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL USING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL CORRESPONDING TO VARIOUS STAGES IN A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. TO BE ELIGIBLE, CHILDREN MUST LIVE IN FLORIDA AND BE 4 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPT. 1ST OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR. THE COALITION SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 1,462 CHILDREN PER MONTH.Expenses $5,502,504
- HELP ME GROW (HMG) IS A UNIQUE, COMPREHENSIVE, AND INTEGRATED STATEWIDE SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS, AND THEN TO LINK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. THE COALITION SERVED 214 CHILDREN IN 184 FAMILIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $142,453
- INCREDIBLE YEARS IS A SERIES OF EVIDENCE-BASED, EARLY INTERVENTION CLASSES DESIGNED FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND CHILDREN (AGES 0-12) TO REDUCE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS AND PROMOTE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING.Expenses $69,815
- OTHER SMALL PROGRAMSExpenses $112,645
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
- 59-3627759
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B032)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,656,481
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,214,682
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,214,682 | $22,379,479 | $2,656,481 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $24,222,786 | $24,219,099 | $4,626,528 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $37,400,656 | $37,492,315 | $4,694,519 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,809,947 | $21,608,098 | $2,549,020 | 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 59-3627759).
Questions about EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC is 59-3627759.
- Is EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY 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 MARION COUNTY 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 MARION COUNTY 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 MARION COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LATRISHA SIMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,609 (CARRIE THEALL, CEO).
- How much revenue does EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,214,682, expenses of $22,379,479 and total assets of $2,656,481 at year end.
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