NEW CASTLE COUNTY HEAD START INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WENDY MARSILII

Phone

3024521500

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

NEW CASTLE COUNTY HEAD START INC, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN FROM DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,541,494 Revenue: $32,580

NEW CASTLE COUNTY HEAD START, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROMOTING THE SCHOOL READINESS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 YEARS FROM INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN NEW CASTLE...

NEW CASTLE COUNTY HEAD START, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROMOTING THE SCHOOL READINESS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 YEARS FROM INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE. THE AGENCY PROVIDES EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. HEAD START EMBRACES DIVERSITY AND WELCOMES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES CENTER-BASED CARE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3-5. APPROXIMATELY 445 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED SERVICES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2025

Program 2

Expenses: $571,425

THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKLY CHILD-FOCUSED HOME VISITS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3 YEARS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2025, APPROXIMATELY 117 PREGNANT WOMEN AND...

Program 3

Expenses: $389,333

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,405,031

Program Service Revenue $32,580

Investment Income $3,753

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $8,441,364

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,865,533

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,502,252

Other Expenses $1,622,874

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,488,407

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,441,364	$8,162,514	+0.0%
Expenses	$8,488,407	$8,244,718	+0.0%
Net Income	$-47,043	$-82,204	-0.4%

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

113

Volunteers

550

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

$130,708

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDA L MARKS	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JD LEE	VICE CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELAINE REILLY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLINE HORTY DICKERSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARI LAMB MILEWSKI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY GUTTENPLAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONZELL HARMON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE LEE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL STAMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ALETHA MILLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD VEALE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY YODER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY MARSILII	EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$130,708	$0	$130,708

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	$8,441,364	$8,488,407	$2,048,236	$-47,043
2024	$8,162,514	$8,244,718	$2,051,093	$-82,204
2023	$7,309,922	$7,334,304	$2,726,678	$-24,382
2022	$8,138,221	$7,206,001	$1,107,602	$932,220
2021	$6,481,232	$6,882,021	$998,120	$-400,789
2020	$7,151,348	$6,658,347	$1,930,011	$493,001
2020	$6,146,674	$6,658,347	$925,337	$-511,673
2019	$6,259,553	$6,277,386	$989,862	$-17,833