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Early Learning Coalition Of Lake County

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$34.5M (2023)

Expenses
$34.4M (2023)

Total Assets
$4.76M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$4.51M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,454,776
Expenses
$34,449,115
Net Income
$5,661
Net Assets
$249,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,454,331
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $118
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $327
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $142,869
0.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,428,731
4.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,764,050
Total Liabilities $4,514,082
Net Assets $249,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lesha Buchbinder (Executive Di) $142,869 $0 $0
Be Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Moore (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Vandyken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tolbert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jacquie Barnwell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Clay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morgan Entsuah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Forrester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jewronda Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gustavo Henriquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Jarrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Redding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Page Whittle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Yarkosky (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$22,550,312
Expenses
$22,537,285
Net Income
$13,027
Net Assets
$244,307
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,298,285
98.9%
Program Services $251,934
1.1%
Investment Income $93
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,453,080
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,664,535
Total Liabilities $2,420,228
Net Assets $244,307
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Be Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Moore (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Vandyken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacquie Barnwell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Clay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Forrestor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jewronda Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gustavo Henriquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Jarrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Redding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirby Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tolbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Page Whittle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesha Buchbinder (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,021,212
Expenses
$18,007,302
Net Income
$13,910
Net Assets
$231,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,831,121
98.9%
Program Services $169,997
0.9%
Investment Income $20,094
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,431
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,043,630
5.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,362,888
Total Liabilities $3,131,608
Net Assets $231,280
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lesha Buchbinder (Executive Di) $112,430 $0 $0
Be Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Moore (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Vandyken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen West (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Atkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Barnwell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Campione (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Chatelier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon English (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Forrester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jewronda Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gustavo Henriquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tolbert (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,840,254
Expenses
$15,804,177
Net Income
$36,077
Net Assets
$217,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,840,147
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $107
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,725
0.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,050,401
6.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,749,093
Total Liabilities $2,531,723
Net Assets $217,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lesha Buchbinder (Executive Di) $107,725 $0 $0
Be Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Moore (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Vandyken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen West (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Atkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Barnwell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Chatelier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon English (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Forrester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Giffing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jewronda Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gustavo Henriquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tolbert (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,317,121
Expenses
$13,274,102
Net Income
$43,019
Net Assets
$181,293
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,316,990
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $131
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,725
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,021,610
7.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,086,907
Total Liabilities $905,614
Net Assets $181,293
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lesha Buchbinder (Executive Di) $107,725 $0 $0
Be Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Moore (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Vandyken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen West (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Atkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Barnwell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doreen Chatelier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon English (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Forrester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Giffing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jewronda Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gustavo Henriquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tolbert (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,406,420
Expenses
$13,427,525
Net Income
-$21,105
Net Assets
$138,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,406,323
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $97
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,546
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $877,638
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $785,918
Total Liabilities $647,644
Net Assets $138,274

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,607,552
Expenses
$12,601,675
Net Income
$5,877
Net Assets
$159,379
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,607,458
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $94
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $946,799
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $890,877
Total Liabilities $731,498
Net Assets $159,379

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,472,872
Expenses
$12,458,843
Net Income
$14,029
Net Assets
$153,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,472,705
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $167
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $916,138
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,012,052
Total Liabilities $858,550
Net Assets $153,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Be Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Giffing (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Moxley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stanley Sidor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welton Cadwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Lowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill D'aluto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Sutherin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,344,402
Expenses
$12,358,122
Net Income
-$13,720
Net Assets
$139,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,344,297
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $105
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $963,071
7.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $899,808
Total Liabilities $760,335
Net Assets $139,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
B E Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric English (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Rowin (Vice Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Porcha Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welton Cadwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Giffing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hays Ginn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Sutherin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Latricia Eaton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Atkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,213,558
Expenses
$12,291,648
Net Income
-$78,090
Net Assets
$153,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,210,187
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $529
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,842
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $910,056
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $954,200
Total Liabilities $801,007
Net Assets $153,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
B E Thompson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric English (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Rowin (Vice Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Porcha Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welton Cadwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kissler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Giffing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hays Ginn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Sutherin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Latricia Eaton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Atkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Dunckel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$85,097
Net Income
-$85,097
Net Assets
$106,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,361
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $106,361

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,439,105
Expenses
$12,436,249
Net Income
$2,856
Net Assets
$225,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,435,075
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,438
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,592
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,097
0.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $730,776
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $953,885
Total Liabilities $727,900
Net Assets $225,985

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,381,685
Expenses
$13,346,561
Net Income
$35,124
Net Assets
$224,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,378,039
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,091
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,555
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,042
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $713,587
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,082,497
Total Liabilities $858,272
Net Assets $224,225

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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