Nonprofit · EIN 95-2462664
FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,667,093 | $17,614,015 | $53,078 | $5,388,300 | $5,054,893 | $333,407 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,739,732 | $14,784,728 | -$44,996 | $4,682,703 | $4,402,374 | $280,329 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,341,949 | $15,076,536 | $265,413 | $3,922,064 | $3,596,739 | $325,325 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,617,178
- of which government grants
- $17,588,641
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,730
- Other revenue
- $7,185
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $839,671
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,267,346
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,392,787
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $437
- Accounting fees
- $34,801
- Occupancy
- $586,418
- Travel
- $84,526
- Program services (functional)
- $17,610,780
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,235
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,682,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,388,300
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,054,893
- Net assets, end of year
- $333,407
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $333,407
- Gross receipts
- $17,667,093
- Employees
- 166
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcie Houchen | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $190,681 | $26,330 |
| Cynthia Nishi | Asst. Director Officer | 40 | $154,174 | $13,564 |
| Qi Xu | Fiscal Officer Officer | 40 | $131,510 | $19,445 |
| Jocelyn Tucker | Assistant Dir. Officer | 40 | $132,730 | $12,209 |
| Mayra Luevanos | H.R. Officer Officer | 40 | $86,522 | $14,851 |
| Patrick Arcadi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Yeboah | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kumar | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nichol Maldonado | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcie Houchen | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $185,780 | $22,915 |
| Cynthia Nishi | Asst. Director Officer | 40 | $147,454 | $12,958 |
| Qi Xu | Fiscal Officer Officer | 40 | $127,177 | $17,464 |
| Jocelyn Tucker | Assistant Dir. Officer | 40 | $124,971 | $11,525 |
| Mayra Luevanos | H.R. Officer Officer | 40 | $82,938 | $13,762 |
| Patrick Arcadi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Yeboah | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kumar | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nichol Maldonado | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcie Houchen | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $173,201 | $20,381 |
| Cynthia Nishi | Asst. Director Officer | 40 | $135,344 | $11,568 |
| Qi Xu | Fiscal Officer Officer | 40 | $116,144 | $15,531 |
| Jocelyn Tucker | Assistant Dir. Officer | 40 | $116,943 | $10,004 |
| Mayra Luevanos | H.R. Officer Officer | 40 | $65,454 | $11,223 |
| Patrick Arcadi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Abdi Ahmed | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rose Crupper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angelica Orozco | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Rodriguez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Simon Ho | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3450 E SIERRA MADRE BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107-1934
- In care of
- % MARCIE HOUCHEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Marcie Houchen, 3450 East Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Signed the 990
- Marcie Houchen, Executive Director
- Phone
- (626) 572-5107
- Website
- www.foundationheadstart.org
- Return prepared by
- VASIN HEYN AND COMPANY
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2462664 or by the name FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Foundation for ECE's purpose is to provide comprehensive Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool services. High quality early learning classrooms for children 18 months to kindergarten entry, 5 days a week, 7 hours per day. Family services and support provided though resources to local agencies to meet family needs.
Program accomplishments
- Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) are funded to Foundation for ECE indirectly. LACOE (LA Co Office of Education) is the Grantee, and Foundation operates as a sub-recipient. HS & EHS services are providedat no cost to eligible families and children. Eligibility is prioritized to serve children of families with highest risk factors.Priority is rated by factors such as with low- income, homelessness, foster children, at-risk family factors (DCFS, CPS), and children with disabilities. Children are age eligible at 18 months to enroll. Children are accepted until kindergarten entry age. Head Start and Early Head Start offers comprehensive services including social, health, mental health, nutrition, and parent involvement.Expenses $14,502,653
- The California State Preschool is funded by the California Department of Education (CDE) Child Development Division and is a free part day (3 hour) comprehensive child development program that is partnered with our Head Start program, to offer a longer day, 7 hours of service, Monday Friday 175 school days each program year.Program serves 3-to-4-year-old children from low-income families residing inthe local community. Priority is given to children of families with open cases with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), as space is available. State Preschool provides free meals and snacks to children enrolled in the program and also provides education to parents and encourages them to participate in the program.Expenses $2,514,756
- The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funded through the CDSS provides meals to children at school. This no cost program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at school each day. Healthy heating supports their overall develop and promotes the establishment of healthy eating habits at a young age. Meals are typically served in a family style setting, with children and adults sitting around the table. The program provides daily meals that are, high in nutrients, low in fats, salt and sugar. See Schedule O for further details.Expenses $563,835
- Other program total program expenses were $29,536.Expenses $29,536
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
- 95-2462664
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,388,300
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,667,093
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,667,093 | $17,614,015 | $5,388,300 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,739,732 | $14,784,728 | $4,682,703 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,341,949 | $15,076,536 | $3,922,064 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-2462664).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION is 95-2462664.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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 FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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 FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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 FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Marcie Houchen.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,681 (Marcie Houchen, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,667,093, expenses of $17,614,015 and total assets of $5,388,300 at year end.
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