Nonprofit · EIN 75-0940023
EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC
Tax-exempt · LUBBOCK, TX 79401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,637,565 | $3,589,586 | $47,979 | $1,252,733 | $131,419 | $1,121,314 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,193,685 | $3,670,901 | -$477,216 | $1,227,900 | $154,565 | $1,073,335 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,055,269 | $3,624,240 | -$568,971 | $1,759,753 | $209,202 | $1,550,551 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,956,754
- of which government grants
- $901,339
- Program service revenue
- $1,672,022
- Investment income
- $8,721
- Other revenue
- $68
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $76,323
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,247,132
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,755,525
- Professional fundraising fees
- $24,125
- Accounting fees
- $34,480
- Occupancy
- $257,335
- Travel
- $4,248
- Depreciation
- $33,350
- Program services (functional)
- $3,245,572
- Management and general (functional)
- $315,889
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,125
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,227,900
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,252,733
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $131,419
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,121,314
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $390,971
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $569,170
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $552,144
- Gross receipts
- $3,725,977
- Employees
- 228
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENA SCAFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 48 | $64,889 | $11,435 |
| DAVID VAUGHN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY WHITE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAILEY ESTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN LACKEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LEHMAN 1124 - 825 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE KLEENSANG 125 - 825 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE RAVEN-WARD 225 - 825 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKENNA ROCKAFELLOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN STAMMER 225 - 825 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| EMIE YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMELIA ALONZO | FUNDRAISER CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY FINDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA RILEY 924 - 1224 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHERRY PORTER 924 - 1224 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUBREY STUTLER 924 - 1224 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YVONNE VALDEZ 125 - 525 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA SMITH 924 - 625 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENA SCAFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 48 | $65,984 | $12,469 |
| DAVID VAUGHN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY WHITE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAILEY ESTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN LACKEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMELIA ALONZO | FUNDRAISER CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUDY MCELROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL GONZALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY FINDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERRY PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBREY STUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMIE YOUNG 1123 - 0824 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CALLISON 0124 - 0824 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKENNA ROCKAFELLOW 0124 - 0824 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA SMITH 0424 - 0824 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE COZART 0923 - 1223 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FELIX MORALES 0923 -1223 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS UNDERWOOD 0923 - 1223 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENA SCAFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 48 | $64,570 | $10,831 |
| RUDY MCELROY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VAUGHN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA RILEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL GONZALES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMELIA ALONZO | FUNDRAISER CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE COZART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FELIX MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY FINDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERRY PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBREY STUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAILEY ESTES 1122-823 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNA HARRIS 1022-823 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN LACKEY 1122-823 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK REID 1022-823 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA TERRELL 922 - 1122 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEE HORSLEY 922 - 1122 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JOBE 922 - 1022 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1639 MAIN ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79401-3103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LENA SCAFF, 1639 MAIN STREET, LUBBOCK, TX 79401
- Signed the 990
- LENA SCAFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (806) 765-9981
- Website
- WWW.ELCLUBBOCK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOLINGER SEGARS GILBERT AND MOSS LLP
Mission
EDUCATING AND NURTURING YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR SUCCESSFUL FUTURES.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF FIVE EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE CENTERS IN NORTH AND EAST LUBBOCK. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS PROVIDED FOR OVER 250 CHILDREN MONTHLY AND OVER 600 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN ARE SERVED ANNUALLY.Expenses $3,245,572 · revenue $1,672,090
- ADMINISTRATION OF THE USDA CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM IN ALL CENTERS. A NUTRITIONAL BREAKAST, LUNCH AND SNACK IS PROVIDED FOR EACH ENROLLED CHILD. INFANT FORMULA AND BABY FOODS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO PARENTS.
- STAFF TRAINING ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS.
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-0940023
- 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
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,252,733
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,725,977
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,637,565 | $3,589,586 | $1,252,733 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,193,685 | $3,670,901 | $1,227,900 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,055,269 | $3,624,240 | $1,759,753 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $3,481,441 | $3,190,759 | $2,309,692 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 75-0940023).
Questions about EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC
- What is the EIN of EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC is 75-0940023.
- Is EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
- Are donations to EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK 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 CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LENA SCAFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,889 (LENA SCAFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,637,565, expenses of $3,589,586 and total assets of $1,252,733 at year end.
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