Association for Early Learning Leaders (EIN 742992849) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Phone

5123015557

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Association for Early Learning Leaders, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO HELP CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE THEY PROVIDE TO THE PUBLIC, AND TO HELP MEMBERS BECOME BETTER CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS. THE ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE SKILLS OF OWNERS, DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, EMERGING LEADERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO EARLY CARE AND 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 $53,909

Program Service Revenue $1,710,352

Investment Income $14,539

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,778,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $608,180

Fundraising Expenses $30,503

Program Expenses $1,739,797

Other Expenses $1,400,185

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,008,365

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,778,800	$1,679,847	+0.1%
Expenses	$2,008,365	$1,704,838	+0.2%
Net Income	$-229,565	$-24,991	+8.2%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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

N/A

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

$100,700

Total Directors

$180,198

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lori Buxton	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$100,700	$0	$100,700
Erin Schmidt	Director	40.00	Director	$79,498	$0	$79,498
Alix Hall	Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynette Galante	President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Heather Torres	Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Hornbeck	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margee Ready	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Debra Rodriguez	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zubeen Saeed	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tymothy Smith	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Slava Shevchenko	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brittney Luther	Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lori Picklesmier	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Heather Mayo	Director	0.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,778,800	$2,008,365	$275,619	$-229,565
2023	$1,679,847	$1,704,838	$247,892	$-24,991
2022	$1,226,322	$1,181,653	$480,141	$44,669
2021	$869,455	$876,870	$460,238	$-7,415
2020	$1,021,658	$910,703	$360,324	$110,955
2019	$1,185,027	$1,094,372	$279,200	$90,655

Association for Early Learning Leaders