IOWA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

EIN: 421135283 501(c)(3) Education

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$11,050,182
Total Expenses
$10,577,590
Total Assets
$3,487,910
Net Assets
$2,753,287
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JILLIAN HERINK
Phone
5153318000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

IOWA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $11.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $10.6M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

IOWA AEYC PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 8, BY CONNECTING PRACTICE, POLICY, AND RESEARCH. WE ADVANCE A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION AND SUPPORT ALL WHO CARE FOR, EDUCATE, AND WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,826,389 Revenue: $178,090

IOWA AEYC IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF MORE THAN 1,000 MEMBERS AND IS THE IOWA AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN. IOWA AEYC MEMBERS REPRESENT OUR STATE'S...

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IOWA AEYC IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF MORE THAN 1,000 MEMBERS AND IS THE IOWA AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN. IOWA AEYC MEMBERS REPRESENT OUR STATE'S EARLY LEARNING WORKFORCE. IOWA AEYC SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STATE AND NATIONAL ACCREDITATION, QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH.IOWA AEYC IS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) AS A TRAINING ORGANIZATION AND IS AN APPROVED NATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR CREDENTIAL (NAC) VENDOR BY THE NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION (NECPA) COMMISSION. IOWA AEYC SUPPORTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND ALSO HOLDS TWO LARGE STATE-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS FOR THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WORK FORCE TO ELEVATE BEST PRACTICES AND TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY IN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FIELD.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,962,451 Revenue: $75,979

T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD IOWA (T.E.A.C.H.)IOWA AEYC HAS THE SOLE-SOURCE LICENSE FROM CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION TO ADMINISTER THE T.E.A.C.H. (TEACHER EDUCATION AND COMPENSATION HELPS) EARLY...

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T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD IOWA (T.E.A.C.H.)IOWA AEYC HAS THE SOLE-SOURCE LICENSE FROM CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION TO ADMINISTER THE T.E.A.C.H. (TEACHER EDUCATION AND COMPENSATION HELPS) EARLY CHILDHOOD IOWA PROGRAM (T.E.A.C.H). T.E.A.C.H IS A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IS HELPING ESTABLISH A WELL-QUALIFIED, FAIRLY COMPENSATED AND STABLE WORKFORCE FOR OUR CHILDREN. THE T.E.A.C.H. PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP ESTABLISH A WELL-QUALIFIED, FAIRLY COMPENSATED AND STABLE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WORKFORCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,655,604

CHILD CARE WAGE$ IOWA (WAGE$) IOWA AEYC HAS THE SOLE-SOURCE LICENSE FROM CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION TO ADMINISTER THE CHILD CARE WAGE$ IOWA (WAGE$) PROGRAM IN IOWA. WAGE$ IS AN EDUCATION BASED...

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CHILD CARE WAGE$ IOWA (WAGE$) IOWA AEYC HAS THE SOLE-SOURCE LICENSE FROM CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION TO ADMINISTER THE CHILD CARE WAGE$ IOWA (WAGE$) PROGRAM IN IOWA. WAGE$ IS AN EDUCATION BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM AND AWARDS SUPPLEMENTS OR STIPENDS TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE IN REGULATED SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE RETENTION, EDUCATION AND COMPENSATION OF THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WORKFORCE

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,764,923
Program Service Revenue $230,386
Investment Income $33,802
Other Revenue $21,071
TOTAL REVENUE $11,050,182

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,684,770
Salaries & Benefits $1,882,501
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $9,444,444
Other Expenses $1,010,319
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,577,590

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,050,182 $10,837,235 +0.0%
Expenses $10,577,590 $10,104,608 +0.0%
Net Income $472,592 $732,627 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
33
Volunteers
44

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
7
$117,425
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRANDY SMITH PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL ABBE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN KINGREY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY SKAGGS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA LOOP PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE HARDMAN HPIO CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MCGINN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN ROURK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY EHLERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA FITZGERALD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC ELCOCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSEY ANDRESON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI GROVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON BARNESS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KILBURG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE ORTIZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN HERINK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$113,849 $3,576 $117,425
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
2025 $11,050,182 $10,577,590 $3,487,910 $472,592
2024 $10,837,235 $10,104,608 $2,751,444 $732,627
2023 $11,479,266 $10,647,834 $2,129,593 $831,432
2022 $7,200,490 $6,636,955 $815,186 $563,535
2021 $3,147,684 $3,126,786 $504,655 $20,898
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