Nonprofit · EIN 59-3736503
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC
Tax-exempt · CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,729,960 | $18,725,518 | $4,442 | $1,982,237 | $1,753,945 | $228,292 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,041,290 | $20,022,433 | $18,857 | $1,858,519 | $1,634,669 | $223,850 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $28,398,408 | $28,390,412 | $7,996 | $1,587,646 | $1,382,653 | $204,993 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,729,960
- of which government grants
- $18,714,034
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $262,029
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,525,585
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,631,804
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,925
- Occupancy
- $47,921
- Travel
- $7,862
- Depreciation
- $19,498
- Program services (functional)
- $17,999,170
- Management and general (functional)
- $726,348
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,858,519
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,982,237
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,753,945
- Net assets, end of year
- $228,292
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $253,269
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $228,292
- Gross receipts
- $18,729,960
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 0
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA BOSANKO | CEO Officer | 60 | $148,135 | $26,312 |
| DESIRAE RICKMAN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 65 | $88,888 | $8,732 |
| ROB WARDLOW | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY GOODMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEY | TREASURER - THRU 8/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA FINEGAN | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 2/2025 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WOODROE BLAKE FUGATE | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 4/2025 Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 10/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE HARRIS- LIVELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MOXLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| AVIDA ROSA | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 2/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY WELLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TELESHA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANYA STANTON-STONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANET A BAREK | BOARD MEMBER - BEG 2/2025 Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE BROWN | BOARD MEMBER - BEG 2/2025 Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| AMBER GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| SHARON WELFEL | BOARD MEMBER - BEG 10/2024 Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 |
| HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| DEANNA ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN DEFRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA BOSANKO | CEO Officer | 60 | $139,829 | $24,652 |
| DESIRAE RICKMAN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 65 | $79,388 | $7,787 |
| LINDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN DEFRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA FINEGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| WOODROE BLAKE FUGATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY GOODMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE HARRIS- LIVELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MOXLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALESHA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| AVIDA ROSA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA STANTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WACHIRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WARDLOW | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA BOSANKO | CEO Officer | 60 | $127,925 | $22,558 |
| DESIRAE RICKMAN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 60 | $74,880 | $7,266 |
| LINDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWANNA FELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA FINEGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| WOODROE BLAKE FUGATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY GOODMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE HARRIS- LIVELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MOXLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALESHA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLYNNE PASCAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI L RAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AVIDA ROSA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARET WACHIRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA WARDEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WARDLOW | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11527 W EMERALD OAKS DR, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428-2815
- In care of
- % SONYA BOSANKO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SONYA BOSANKO, 11527 W EMERALD OAKS DR, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428
- Signed the 990
- SONYA BOSANKO, CEO
- Phone
- (352) 563-9939
- Website
- WWW.ELC-NATURECOAST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PURVIS GRAY & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE COALITION WILL COLLABORATE WITH PARENTS TO INTEGRATE A SYSTEM OF SERVICES AND FACILITATE QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE LINKAGES TO ALL AREAS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- VPK: PROVIDES CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN FLORIDA AND WILL ATTAIN THE AGE OF FOUR YEARS ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1 OF THE SCHOOL YEAR A VPK EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION PROVIDES VPK SERVICES TO 1,500 CHILDREN IN 5 FLORIDA COUNTIES.Expenses $4,949,831
- SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM: PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE COST TO FAMILIES WHO MEET THE QUALIFYING GUIDELINES, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND PROVIDES EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN 0 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 2,528 CHILDREN IN 5 FLORIDA COUNTIES.Expenses $13,049,339
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
- 59-3736503
- 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 (B192)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,982,237
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,729,960
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,729,960 | $18,725,518 | $1,982,237 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,041,290 | $20,022,433 | $1,858,519 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $28,398,408 | $28,390,412 | $1,587,646 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $19,429,569 | $19,397,960 | $2,202,715 | 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 59-3736503).
Questions about EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC
- What is the EIN of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC is 59-3736503.
- Is EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST 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 THE NATURE COAST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST 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 THE NATURE COAST 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 THE NATURE COAST 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 THE NATURE COAST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SONYA BOSANKO.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,135 (SONYA BOSANKO, CEO).
- How much revenue does EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,729,960, expenses of $18,725,518 and total assets of $1,982,237 at year end.
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