GROWING PLACES EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH RECREATION

EIN: 020333489 501(c)(3) Human Services

LEE, NH

Total Revenue
$1,689,371
Total Expenses
$1,572,123
Total Assets
$2,568,388
Net Assets
$1,187,288
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
EARL MURPHY
Phone
6038681335
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

GROWING PLACES EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH RECREATION, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

GROWING PLACES EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH RECREATION IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD CARE, EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN RAISING RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL AND RESOURCEFUL CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES RESIDENTS IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF LEE, DURHAM, BARRINGTON, AND MADBURY, NEW HAMPSHIRE. A LOVING, SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT IS PROVIDED WHERE CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE THROUGH PLAY WHILE IN THE COMPANY OF ATTENTIVE AND INTERACTIVE ADULTS. GROWING PLACES PROVIDES LEARNING SITUATIONS THAT ARE FLEXIBLE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, CHILD DIRECTED AND MINDFUL DIFFERENCES AND INDIVIDUALITY. TEACHERS PLAN ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE DISCOVERY AND LEARNING BY STIMULATING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $101,332
Program Service Revenue $1,568,908
Investment Income $97
Other Revenue $19,034
TOTAL REVENUE $1,689,371

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,121,736
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,236,707
Other Expenses $450,387
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,572,123

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,689,371 $1,276,671 +0.3%
Expenses $1,572,123 $1,412,193 +0.1%
Net Income $117,248 $-135,522 -1.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
81
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$80,854
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALYSSA OBRIEN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE KRAFTON VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL MURPHY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY WELCH SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG MERRELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA TOUPIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$74,025 $6,829 $80,854
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,689,371 $1,572,123 $2,568,388 $117,248
2023 $1,276,671 $1,412,193 $2,296,775 $-135,522
2022 $1,695,811 $1,405,398 $1,789,072 $290,413
2021 $1,434,572 $1,112,064 $1,539,418 $322,508
2020 $1,079,151 $1,074,688 $1,119,581 $4,463
2019 $1,438,728 $1,363,821 $845,686 $74,907
2018 $1,364,354 $1,333,617 $786,040 $30,737
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