THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARGARET GRIBBELL

Phone

9709209201

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ELC IS A CHILD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE THE LOVE OF LEARNING WITH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS. THROUGH DISCOVERY, GROWTH, NURTURING AND CREATIVITY THE CHILDREN DEVELOP TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,926,495 Revenue: $1,563,482

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE FOR THE ROARING FORK VALLEY RESIDENTS THAT LIVE OR WORK IN THE ASPEN, COLROADO AREA. APPROXIMATELY 90 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $390,393

Program Service Revenue $1,563,482

Investment Income $27,903

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,981,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,987,781

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,926,495

Other Expenses $196,861

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,184,642

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,981,778	$2,175,908	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,184,642	$2,288,463	0.0%
Net Income	$-202,864	$-112,555	+0.8%

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

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

$181,782

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AIMEE DUFFY	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AIMEE PRITZKER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY FARRINGTON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDACE SIPSEY	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IULIIA FEDASH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM TRUE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARLA GOMEZ KEEP	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$86,099	$4,844	$90,943
MALLORY RADNEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$85,581	$5,258	$90,839
MARGARET GRIBBELL	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATLIE BLUMENTRITT	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT KENNER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer 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	$1,981,778	$2,184,642	$1,094,397	$-202,864
2024	$2,175,908	$2,288,463	$1,272,674	$-112,555
2023	$1,889,908	$1,861,204	$1,318,321	$28,704
2022	$1,688,882	$1,654,015	$1,254,272	$34,867
2021	$1,619,048	$1,538,635	$1,214,304	$80,413
2020	$1,625,022	$1,576,342	$1,125,191	$48,680
2019	$1,701,606	$1,632,722	$1,087,959	$68,884
2018	$1,511,097	$1,498,250	$1,009,377	$12,847