ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NELSON WALTER

Phone

8709311172

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $22.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $21.7M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF "AT RISK" CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. ONE OF OUR CORE BELIEFS IS THAT EVERYONE, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OTHER FAMILY SERVICES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF GRANT FUNDING COUPLED WITH THE GENEROSITY OF COMMUNITY CITIZENS, BUSINESSES, AND VOLUNTEERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $20,088,348 Revenue: $76,546

EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION: HEAD START PROGRAM - HEAD START SUPPORTS THE MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 TO 5. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION...

EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION: HEAD START PROGRAM - HEAD START SUPPORTS THE MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 TO 5. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HEALTH, NUTRITION, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES. SERVICES ARE RESPONSIVE TO EACH FAMILY'S ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC HERITAGE.

Program 2

Expenses: $540,829 Revenue: $8,123

FOOD PROGRAM:THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING, INC. PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HEAD START PROGRAM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,611,754

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,816

Other Revenue $84,669

TOTAL REVENUE $22,701,239

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $10,376,933

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $20,629,177

Other Expenses $11,337,990

TOTAL EXPENSES $21,714,923

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$22,701,239	$17,564,485	+0.3%
Expenses	$21,714,923	$18,129,313	+0.2%
Net Income	$986,316	$-564,828	-2.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

310

Volunteers

1458

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

$607,096

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBIN THOMAS	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA FARLEY	VICE-CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY CARTER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY FLEMMING	BOARD LIAISON	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMY HAMPTON	PC LIAISON	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANARELLA CELLITTI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DERRICK DIXON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDACE EVANS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEY HENSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN HEWITT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAITLIN KNIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINA STAUDACHER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NELSON WALTER	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$194,223	$39,186	$233,409
MICHAEL PATTERSON	CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$202,705	$39,136	$241,841
GREGORY LEONE	FISCAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$125,233	$6,613	$131,846
ANGELA GEORGE	REGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$140,948	$14,899	$155,847
LISA OWENS	REGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$141,794	$15,309	$157,103
KIM QUALLS	GRANTS DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$142,108	$13,441	$155,549
MIRANDA BRADLEY	HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$107,721	$6,805	$114,526

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$22,701,239	$21,714,923	$26,594,038	$986,316
2022	$17,564,485	$18,129,313	$27,561,115	$-564,828
2021	$17,680,686	$17,986,369	$12,519,715	$-305,683
2020	$22,239,022	$21,820,323	$13,174,956	$418,699
2019	$20,723,858	$17,273,872	$12,905,363	$3,449,986
2018	$13,999,347	$14,320,925	$8,670,116	$-321,578