NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMA… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN TEMPLETON

Phone

4796367317

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

HEAD START ENABLES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,481,864

HEAD START - FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE HEAD START PROGRAM IS TO BRING ABOUT A GREATER DEGREE OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. SOCIAL COMPETENCE IS A CHILD'S EVERYDAY EFFECTIVENESS IN DEALING WITH PRESENT ENVIRONMENT AND LATER RESPONSIBILITIES IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE STRIVE TO ADDRESS OUR CHILDREN'S NEEDS IN ALL AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT - PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE - AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ALL THOSE WHO AFFECT THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. WE HONOR ISSUES OF CULTURAL RELEVANCE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, THROUGH OUR VALIDATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL STRENGHTS OF THE ENROLLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.AS OF 12/31/23, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 180 LOW INCOME CHILDREN AT 5 FACILITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $107,203

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - PROVIDES MEALS FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME CHILDREN. OPTIMAL NUTRITION ENHANCES A YOUNG CHILD'S ABILITY TO LEARN AND ENRICHES HIS QUALITY OF LIFE. NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START COMPLIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES WHEN PLANNING MENUS AND IMPLEMENTING NUTRITION EDUCATION.

Program 3

Expenses: $3,806

OTHER AGENCY PROGRAMS RELATED TO CHILD EDUCATION INCLUDE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, SUBTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,762,301

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $246

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,762,547

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,721,607

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,592,873

Other Expenses $1,376,791

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,098,398

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,762,547	$4,499,032	-0.2%
Expenses	$4,098,398	$4,148,816	0.0%
Net Income	$-335,851	$350,216	-2.0%

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

Volunteers

374

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

$208,320

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LOREN KERN	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL MARTZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEA HERROLD	VICE-CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SALLIE ZAZAL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN DOAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA EVANS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAUDIA ORTIZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA VAZQUEZ-SANCHEZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSAMYN RONGEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISA SWEARINGEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN TEMPLETON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$136,062	$5,400	$141,462
NANCY ZARZOSA	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$62,118	$4,740	$66,858

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	$3,762,547	$4,098,398	$2,298,564	$-335,851
2022	$4,499,032	$4,148,816	$2,590,438	$350,216
2021	$4,300,111	$4,318,617	$1,710,016	$-18,506
2020	$4,153,505	$4,037,167	$1,724,934	$116,338
2019	$4,121,859	$3,924,371	$1,379,494	$197,488
2018	$4,278,024	$4,027,593	$1,364,745	$250,431

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC