EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC

EIN: 461020675 501(c)(3) Human Services

ARVADA, CO

Total Revenue
$1,146,081
Total Expenses
$1,602,905
Total Assets
$1,080,682
Net Assets
$856,564
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
ANGIE SHEHORN
Phone
7205882840
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

ECCLA ADVOCATES FOR AND STRENGTHENS THE ACCESSIBILITY, QUALITY, AND EQUITY OF LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THROUGH A RESPONSIVE STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS, TO BENEFIT COLORADO'S YOUNG CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,454,089 Revenue: $22,260

THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (ECCLA) WAS INITIALLY FORMED IN 1998 AS AN INFORMAL COLLABORATION AMONG EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ALIGN EFFORTS, COMMUNICATE GRANT...

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THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (ECCLA) WAS INITIALLY FORMED IN 1998 AS AN INFORMAL COLLABORATION AMONG EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ALIGN EFFORTS, COMMUNICATE GRANT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND PROVIDE LOCAL INPUT TO STATE POLICY DECISIONS. ECCLA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2013 AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT. TODAY, ECCLA IS A STATE-WIDE COLLECTIVE IMPACT LEADER, SERVING COLORADOS 35 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS WHO REPRESENT ALL OF COLORADOS 64 COUNTIES. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE LOCAL EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS AND STATEWIDE PARTNERS, ECCLA SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS COLORADOS EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM. AS THE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS, ECCLA PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING, LEVERAGES POLICY AND ADVOCACY, SCALES INNOVATION, IMPROVES WORKFORCE SUPPORTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS, ADVANCES COLLECTIVE IMPACT, AND FACILITATES PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE STATE. CURRENT PROGRAMS: ALL PROGRAMS HAVE A GEOGRAPHIC REACH ACROSS THE STATE OF COLORADO. --MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES: SERVING EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS WITH CAPACITY BUILDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. --POLICY AND ADVOCACY: ELEVATING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE, HEALTHY CHILD OUTCOMES, INCREASED ACCESS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES, AND POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS IN THE LOCAL EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE. --WORKFORCE SUPPORTS: PROVIDING STATE WIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE, PROGRAMS SERVED 351 PROFESSIONALS IN 2024. ----T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THE T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE, A NATIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGY THAT CREATES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. ----FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME INITIATIVE: GRANTS TO SUPPORT LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS HEALTH, SAFETY, AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NEEDS. ----COACHING CREDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP: SCHOLARSHIPS TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING NECESSARY FOR OBTAINING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD COACHING CREDENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY FOUNDATION AWARDS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,109,532
Program Service Revenue $22,260
Investment Income $11,800
Other Revenue $2,489
TOTAL REVENUE $1,146,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $883,301
Salaries & Benefits $473,546
Fundraising Expenses $10,996
Program Expenses $1,454,089
Other Expenses $246,058
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,602,905

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,146,081 $2,652,409 -0.6%
Expenses $1,602,905 $1,929,884 -0.2%
Net Income $-456,824 $722,525 -1.6%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
7
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
5
$100,036
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAEGAN LOKTEFF EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$87,821 $12,215 $100,036
ANGIE SHEHORN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSIE EVANS VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SHARP TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA STRAIT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN MERRITT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE BIVINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY TERRILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUSTY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ENBODEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY PETTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER HAWK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RICHARDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTINA HERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT BOLTON BOARD MEMBER 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
2025 $1,146,081 $1,602,905 $1,080,682 $-456,824
2024 $2,652,409 $1,929,884 $1,489,242 $722,525
2023 $1,708,311 $2,237,954 $1,021,360 $-529,643
2022 $1,961,771 $1,560,205 $1,824,707 $401,566
2021 $930,491 $955,007 $1,093,299 $-24,516
2020 $991,055 $1,009,265 $653,574 $-18,210
2019 $1,106,504 $679,059 $602,547 $427,445
2018 $424,812 $515,398 $107,892 $-90,586
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