Foundation for Early Childhood Education

EIN: 952462664 501(c)(3) Education

Pasadena, CA

Total Revenue
$17,667,093
Total Expenses
$17,614,015
Total Assets
$5,388,300
Net Assets
$333,407
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Marcie Houchen
Phone
6265725107
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Foundation for Early Childhood Education, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $17.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Foundation for ECE's purpose is to provide comprehensive Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool services. High quality early learning classrooms for children 18 months to kindergarten entry, 5 days a week, 7 hours per day. Family services and support provided though resources to local agencies to meet family needs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,502,653

Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) are funded to Foundation for ECE indirectly. LACOE (LA Co Office of Education) is the Grantee, and Foundation operates as a sub-recipient. HS & EHS services...

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Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) are funded to Foundation for ECE indirectly. LACOE (LA Co Office of Education) is the Grantee, and Foundation operates as a sub-recipient. HS & EHS services are providedat no cost to eligible families and children. Eligibility is prioritized to serve children of families with highest risk factors.Priority is rated by factors such as with low- income, homelessness, foster children, at-risk family factors (DCFS, CPS), and children with disabilities. Children are age eligible at 18 months to enroll. Children are accepted until kindergarten entry age. Head Start and Early Head Start offers comprehensive services including social, health, mental health, nutrition, and parent involvement.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,514,756

The California State Preschool is funded by the California Department of Education (CDE) Child Development Division and is a free part day (3 hour) comprehensive child development program that is...

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The California State Preschool is funded by the California Department of Education (CDE) Child Development Division and is a free part day (3 hour) comprehensive child development program that is partnered with our Head Start program, to offer a longer day, 7 hours of service, Monday Friday 175 school days each program year.Program serves 3-to-4-year-old children from low-income families residing inthe local community. Priority is given to children of families with open cases with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), as space is available. State Preschool provides free meals and snacks to children enrolled in the program and also provides education to parents and encourages them to participate in the program.

Program 3
Expenses: $563,835

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funded through the CDSS provides meals to children at school. This no cost program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at school each day...

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The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funded through the CDSS provides meals to children at school. This no cost program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at school each day. Healthy heating supports their overall develop and promotes the establishment of healthy eating habits at a young age. Meals are typically served in a family style setting, with children and adults sitting around the table. The program provides daily meals that are, high in nutrients, low in fats, salt and sugar. See Schedule O for further details.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,617,178
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $42,730
Other Revenue $7,185
TOTAL REVENUE $17,667,093

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $10,392,787
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $17,610,780
Other Expenses $7,221,228
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,614,015

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,667,093 $14,739,732 +0.2%
Expenses $17,614,015 $14,784,728 +0.2%
Net Income $53,078 $-44,996 -2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
166
Volunteers
175

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
7
$782,016
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marcie Houchen Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$190,681 $26,330 $217,011
Cynthia Nishi Asst. Director 40.00
Officer
$154,174 $13,564 $167,738
Qi Xu Fiscal Officer 40.00
Officer
$131,510 $19,445 $150,955
Jocelyn Tucker Assistant Dir. 40.00
Officer
$132,730 $12,209 $144,939
Mayra Luevanos H.R. Officer 40.00
Officer
$86,522 $14,851 $101,373
Patrick Arcadi President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
George Yeboah Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Kumar Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nichol Maldonado Board Member 2.00
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 $17,667,093 $17,614,015 $5,388,300 $53,078
2024 $14,739,732 $14,784,728 $4,682,703 $-44,996
2023 $15,341,949 $15,076,536 $3,922,064 $265,413
2022 $11,801,383 $11,699,997 $3,352,924 $101,386
2021 $11,849,092 $11,793,071 $2,818,728 $56,021
2020 $10,530,605 $10,500,757 $2,012,329 $29,848
2020 $10,530,605 $10,500,757 $2,012,329 $29,848
2019 $9,165,663 $9,159,226 $1,340,824 $6,437
2018 $11,193,413 $11,193,373 $1,560,006 $40
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