EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1953

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR AMBER TARGGART

Phone

2607452501

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE INC, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD BETTER FUTURES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY PROMOTING AND PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,371,800 Revenue: $1,659,782

CHILDCARE WAS PROVIDED FROM 6:30 AM TO 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS FOR 164 CHILDREN IN 2024. THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM WAS UTILIZED. MORE THAN 74% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARE PART OF...

CHILDCARE WAS PROVIDED FROM 6:30 AM TO 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS FOR 164 CHILDREN IN 2024. THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM WAS UTILIZED. MORE THAN 74% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARE PART OF LOW-INCOME OR AT-RISK FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS COLLECTED FOR DIRECT SERVICE TO CHILDREN, ECA RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS, COMMUNITY GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUND THIS PROGRAM.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,091,216

THE CACFP PROGRAM MONITORS AND REIMBURSES 106 FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES AND 16 CHILDCARE CENTERS IMPACTING 2651 CHILDREN IN 2024. THE HOMES AND CENTERS PREPARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS AND SNACKS...

THE CACFP PROGRAM MONITORS AND REIMBURSES 106 FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES AND 16 CHILDCARE CENTERS IMPACTING 2651 CHILDREN IN 2024. THE HOMES AND CENTERS PREPARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS AND SNACKS FOR CHILDREN IN 15 NORTHEAST INDIANA COUNTIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE RECEIVED FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS TO FUND THIS PROGRAM AND DISBURSED OVER 1.8 MILLION IN REIMBURSEMENTS TO THE HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND CENTERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.

Program 3

Expenses: $130,121 Revenue: $4,247

EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE'S SHARED SERVICES NETWORK, STARTED IN 2022, IS A PROGRAM SET TO HELP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FACILITIES INCREASE ENROLLMENT, REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, AND GROW THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH THE HELP OF TOOLS AND COACHING. ECA WORKED WITH 4 HOMES, 1 FAITH-BASED CENTER, AND 10 SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS IN 2024.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,180,056

Program Service Revenue $1,664,029

Investment Income $63,400

Other Revenue $5,138

TOTAL REVENUE $4,912,623

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,682,261

Fundraising Expenses $321,969

Program Expenses $4,593,137

Other Expenses $2,761,774

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,444,035

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,912,623	$5,379,955	-0.1%
Expenses	$5,444,035	$6,467,193	-0.2%
Net Income	$-531,412	$-1,087,238	-0.5%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$234,180

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR AMBER TARGGART	CEO	40.00	Officer	$120,327	$13,483	$133,810
RHONDA STEINECKER	CHIEF OPERAT	40.00	Officer	$87,755	$12,615	$100,370
AMBER BAUER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN WATERS	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK TONEY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLEE BENNETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BLOOM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI BUFFENBARGER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERI BURKHART	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDALL DUDLEY BILLOWS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK GOMEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANINE HEROLD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI PACKNETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY RENTSCHLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAYLEY SAUER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$4,912,623	$5,444,035	$3,926,063	$-531,412
2023	$5,379,955	$6,467,193	$4,727,260	$-1,087,238
2022	$6,050,876	$6,595,249	$5,759,538	$-544,373
2021	$9,413,804	$6,420,576	$6,420,930	$2,993,228
2020	$5,789,694	$5,944,810	$4,077,055	$-155,116
2019	$6,734,100	$7,142,733	$3,595,422	$-408,633
2018	$7,412,090	$7,355,689	$3,975,859	$56,401