LITTLE SEEDS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC

EIN: 562319076 501(c)(3) Human Services

BILLINGS, MT

Total Revenue
$510,813
Total Expenses
$626,136
Total Assets
$95,969
Net Assets
$86,651
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
SHELBY SCHAREN
Phone
4062451311
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LITTLE SEEDS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $511K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $626K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE CENTER

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,992
Program Service Revenue $493,644
Investment Income $177
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $510,813

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $499,694
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $555,014
Other Expenses $126,442
TOTAL EXPENSES $626,136

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $510,813 $692,434 -0.3%
Expenses $626,136 $602,469 +0.0%
Net Income $-115,323 $89,965 -2.3%
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
40
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
4
$40,977
Total Directors
18
$40,977
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHELBY SCHAREN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$40,977 $0 $40,977
AUSTIN DEAN BOARD PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS BEGGER VICE-PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD SEBAK TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZAC ADKINS SECRETARY 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA KUHL MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANDRA DIEFENDERFER MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE WILLIAMS MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE GORDON MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY GIBSON MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA DEHERRERA MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERI ANTON CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE PEREA ASST. DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TALISTA JEFFERSON MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER LEE MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA RACHAC MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL GUISTI MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN WILLIAMS MEMBER 3.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $510,813 $626,136 $95,969 $-115,323
2022 $692,434 $602,469 $207,910 $89,965
2021 $540,587 $490,757 $116,333 $49,830
2020 $436,544 $458,783 $72,179 $-22,239
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