Mountainland Head Start

EIN: 870342445 501(c)(3) Education

Provo, UT

Total Revenue
$10,372,743
Total Expenses
$11,895,423
Total Assets
$5,990,832
Net Assets
$5,499,393
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
Sonia Pineda
Phone
8013757981
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

Mountainland Head Start, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $11.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

Empowering young children and families along a path to their highest potential.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,354,876

Head Start - We offer a high-quality kindergarten readiness pre-school program to 575 low-income children in Wasatch, Juab and Utah counties in the state of Utah. We provide Early Head Start Services...

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Head Start - We offer a high-quality kindergarten readiness pre-school program to 575 low-income children in Wasatch, Juab and Utah counties in the state of Utah. We provide Early Head Start Services to 12 pregnant women and children birth to age three in Juab county who are low-income or have a disability. We partner with parents to assist children develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in school. We provide quality early education to all children enrolled as well as comprehensive child and family development services. Our comprehensive program and services support children's learning and development for future success in school. This program is funded by a federal Head Start grant.

Program 2
Expenses: $81,469

Training and Professional Development - The purpose of early childhood training and professional development is to prepare and continuously support staff to work with and on behalf of young children...

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Training and Professional Development - The purpose of early childhood training and professional development is to prepare and continuously support staff to work with and on behalf of young children and their families. Professional development provides opportunities to stay abreast the latest reserach and best practices to improve staff knowledge, skills, practice, and service delivery.

Program 3
Expenses: $501,033

USDA Child Care Food Program - Mealtime at Head Start is an extension of the classroom wherein children learn gross and fine motor skills, table manners, social skills, and many other self-help...

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USDA Child Care Food Program - Mealtime at Head Start is an extension of the classroom wherein children learn gross and fine motor skills, table manners, social skills, and many other self-help skills to prepare them for school. Each day, children are offered a nourishing meal and snack that is prepared and served on-site. Menus and recipes are created by a registered dietitian and follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern. Meals served at Head Start are planned to be colorful, delicious, and nutritious in order to foster the appropriate growth and development of the children. The menu offers a variety of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, lean meats and dairy, and whole grain breads.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,351,365
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,000
Other Revenue $17,378
TOTAL REVENUE $10,372,743

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,604,802
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $10,937,378
Other Expenses $4,290,621
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,895,423

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,372,743 $9,864,719 +0.1%
Expenses $11,895,423 $11,321,125 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,522,680 $-1,456,406 +0.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
235
Volunteers
2304

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
$253,539
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chris Hansen Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Nielsen Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Edwards Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jorge Donoso Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Sermon Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Jenkins Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tara Marie Boswell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alicia Rudd Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lanie Sherwood Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ondy Wagner Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Leavitt Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Brown Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sonia Pineda Exec. Dir. 40.00
Officer
$128,466 $14,323 $142,789
Valeria Ramirez Fiscal Officer 40.00
Officer
$95,807 $14,943 $110,750
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 $10,372,743 $11,895,423 $5,990,832 $-1,522,680
2024 $9,864,719 $11,321,125 $6,546,228 $-1,456,406
2023 $9,746,172 $9,978,293 $6,648,822 $-232,121
2022 $9,469,295 $9,467,012 $7,057,327 $2,283
2021 $9,624,983 $9,057,053 $6,774,142 $567,930
2020 $9,648,467 $8,072,075 $6,005,667 $1,576,392
2019 $7,725,152 $7,556,085 $4,830,091 $169,067
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