THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1941

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAMIAN JONES

Phone

3236510707

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, founded in 1941, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $28.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $33.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, A SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN, TODDLERS THROUGH GRADE SIX, STRIVES TO GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE JOYFUL, RESILIENT, LIFELONG LEARNERS. THE CENTER EMBRACES A PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION THAT COMBINES A NURTURING, INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH AN INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $23,537,146 Revenue: $21,212,068

THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 540 STUDENTS IN GRADES TODDLER THROUGH SIXTH (AGES 2-12). THE CENTER'S ACADEMIC, ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INSTILL A LOVE OF...

THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 540 STUDENTS IN GRADES TODDLER THROUGH SIXTH (AGES 2-12). THE CENTER'S ACADEMIC, ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INSTILL A LOVE OF LEARNING IN STUDENTS AT AN EARLY AGE. WITHIN THE TEAM TEACHING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN EXPLORE LITERATURE, WRITING, MATH, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. SPECIALISTS TEACH ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS, INCLUDING SCIENCE, ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND LIBRARY SCIENCE. OUR STATE OF THE ART INNOVATION CENTER ENABLES CHILDREN TO HAVE THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOUSITY AND CREATIVITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND THE SKILLS NEEDED TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS. OUR GRADUATES ARE CONFIDENT, ENGAGED AND SUCCESSFUL AT THE SCHOOLS TO WHICH THEY MATRICULATE.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,014,231 Revenue: $1,815,258

THE CENTER PROVIDES AUXILIARY PROGRAMS TO COMPLEMENT OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES. DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, THESE INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE. OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER CAMP, A SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND DAY CARE FOR THOSE STUDENTS NEEDING TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS LATER.

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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 $3,322,274

Program Service Revenue $23,027,326

Investment Income $475,007

Other Revenue $1,458,285

TOTAL REVENUE $28,282,892

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,978,758

Salaries & Benefits $18,448,688

Fundraising Expenses $1,440,753

Program Expenses $25,551,377

Other Expenses $11,838,346

TOTAL EXPENSES $33,265,792

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$28,282,892	$27,083,450	+0.0%
Expenses	$33,265,792	$30,699,018	+0.1%
Net Income	$-4,982,900	$-3,615,568	+0.4%

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

179

Volunteers

638

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

$892,040

Total Directors

Key Employees

$627,671

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TANYA GREIG PERARA	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE ZINBERG	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
USAMA CORTAS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MASSY TADJEDIN FARDIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK ANGELO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENISE BARTA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BRACKER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE BROWN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IKE CHIDI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIME DAVILA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON FAVREAU	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VINCE GONZALES	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY GONZALEZ	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMIAN GRANDERSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI LEVYN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY LOCKE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS LOLLIE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MESSINGER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA OSTERMAN COATES	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENVY PITTMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER SOTO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUNNY WHANG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON WILLOCK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMIAN JONES	HEAD OF SCHOOL	50.00	Officer	$579,140	$31,388	$610,528
DEBORAH WILHITE	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	50.00	Officer	$233,051	$48,461	$281,512
ERIKA JOHNSON	ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL	50.00	Key Emp	$287,960	$51,517	$339,477
LAURA MAHER	DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT	50.00	Key Emp	$239,317	$48,877	$288,194
NATALIE ADAMS	HEAD OF LOWER ELEMENTARY	50.00	Highest	$234,489	$33,032	$267,521
OMAR DUENAS	DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY	50.00	Highest	$221,561	$25,159	$246,720
NASSIM SHANDY	DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING	50.00	Highest	$187,435	$28,474	$215,909
AMY MARIE RIVERA	HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD	50.00	Highest	$215,356	$34,776	$250,132
NATACHA BLANCHET	HEAD OF UPPER ELEMENTARY	50.00	Highest	$192,330	$30,416	$222,746

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	$28,282,892	$33,265,792	$158,893,867	$-4,982,900
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$26,075,523	$28,012,604	$162,105,408	$-1,937,081
2022	$27,283,122	$25,514,128	$163,132,439	$1,768,994
2021	$23,884,920	$24,583,617	$167,410,097	$-698,697
2020	$24,264,031	$23,983,001	$164,008,392	$281,030
2019	$27,544,563	$22,756,493	$155,476,057	$4,788,070
2018	$25,678,664	$20,986,103	$131,723,694	$4,692,561