EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHARON KALLEMEYN

Phone

6053426464

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $346K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO INCREASE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS' (HOME AND CENTER) AND PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ENABLE THEM TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $784,014 Revenue: $69,645

EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOMES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS, AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. IN 2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD...

EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOMES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS, AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. IN 2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS IMPACTED 1,147 INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDED 958.5 HOURS OF EDUCATION THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023. MANY PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE CLASS.

Program 2

Expenses: $521,039

THE RAPID CITY STARTING STRONG INITIATIVE SEEKS TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP 3-AND 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN POVERTY ACCESS QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QUALIFIED PROGRAM PROVIDERS OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE. THE PROGRAM RECEIVED $1,047,755 IN DONATIONS IN 2023. $509,002 WAS USED IN 2023 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY EDUCATION.

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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 $1,927,637

Program Service Revenue $69,622

Investment Income $31,679

Other Revenue $-3,165

TOTAL REVENUE $2,025,773

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $521,039

Salaries & Benefits $712,275

Fundraising Expenses $1,571

Program Expenses $1,305,053

Other Expenses $446,064

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,679,378

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,025,773	$1,755,279	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,679,378	$1,495,288	+0.1%
Net Income	$346,395	$259,991	+0.3%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$89,588

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARCIA BARNES	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON KALLEMEYN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY DUHAMEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK STRACQUALURSI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUTUMN GREGORY	PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$86,918	$2,670	$89,588

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	$2,025,773	$1,679,378	$1,608,485	$346,395
2022	$1,755,279	$1,495,288	$1,249,469	$259,991
2021	$1,329,455	$1,098,513	$1,003,322	$230,942
2020	$1,164,283	$1,021,131	$752,012	$143,152
2019	$1,042,014	$934,507	$584,100	$107,507
2018	$885,933	$890,306	$525,801	$-4,373