Early Childhood Connections

Organization Overview

Early Childhood Connections is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Early Childhood Connections employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Childhood Connections is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Early Childhood Connections generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Early Childhood Connections has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $1,752,020. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY WORKING WITH THE ADULTS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOMES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS, AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. IN 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS IMPACTED 858 INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS REPRESENTING 115 CHILDCARE PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDED 879 HOURS OF EDUCATION THROUGH INPERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. MANY PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE CLASS.


THE RAPID CITY STARTING STRONG INITIATIVE SEEKS TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP 3-AND 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN POVERTY ACCESS QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QUALIFIED PROGRAM PROVIDERS OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE. THE PROGRAM RECEIVED $584,930 IN DONATIONS IN 2021. $275,101 WAS USED IN 2021 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Autumn Gregory
Program Director
$75,723
Marcia Barnes
Vice President
$0
Sharon Kallemeyn
President
$0
James Van Loan
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Judy Duhamel
Director
$0
Rick Stracqualursi
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $725,255
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$570,091
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,295,346
Total Program Service Revenue$29,461
Investment income $3,995
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,329,455

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Early Childhood Connections has awarded $275,070 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BANANA BUNCH CHILD CARE

PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG.

$72,507

Rapid City, SD

PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG.

$71,371

ST ELIZABETH SETON PRESCHOOL

PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG.

$49,239

FIT AND FUN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG.

$37,852

OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN CENTER

PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG.

$26,104

DREAM KIDS PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER

PURPOSE: FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PART OF THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM. SEE PART III FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF STARTING STRONG.

$12,717
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Early Childhood Connections has recieved totaling $11,686.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of The Black Hills

Rapid City, SD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,250
Synchrony Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

$1,402
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$34
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