Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rockledge, Florida, registered in 2001, with $42,930,764 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$42.9M
▼ 14.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$43.4M
Net assets
$936K
Employees
57
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Inc: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Inc: 0 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide leadership and support for school readiness and voluntary pre- kindergarten programs so that children have the opportunity to benefit from the highest quality early learning environments.
Voluntary prekindergarden (vpk) education program prepares children for success and life. the program is a free, high-quality education program available to all 4- year old children residing in the state. parents of 4- year-olds with birthdays from february 2 through september 1 may wait to enroll their child the following year when they are 5.
Revenue grew from $28.5M (FY2015) to $42.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.6M
Total liabilities
$4.6M
Net assets
$936K
Salaries & benefits
$3.1M
7% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,930,764▼14.4% | $43,408,783▼11.5% | $936,412▼33.8% | $5,569,309▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $50,124,635▼35.3% | $49,038,096▼36.7% | $1,414,431▲331% | $6,405,063▼34.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,517,407▲79.1% | $77,417,331▲78.5% | $327,892▲43.9% | $9,701,447▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $43,288,946▲14.8% | $43,361,845▲14.9% | $227,816▼62.1% | $7,426,755▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $37,702,328▲3.1% | $37,738,888▲3.7% | $600,715▼5.7% | $6,417,536▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,566,783▲12.9% | $36,407,529▲12.5% | $637,275▲33.3% | $5,929,598▲42.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,398,602▲11.2% | $32,373,764▲11.3% | $478,022▲5.5% | $4,163,634▲45.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $29,122,891▼7.2% | $29,074,985▼7.2% | $453,184▲11.8% | $2,854,058▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $31,371,264▲10.1% | $31,335,296▲10.0% | $405,278▲9.8% | $2,870,168▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $28,490,870 | $28,474,873▲4.5% | $369,233▲4.2% | $2,561,436▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,255,274▼6.1% | $354,504▲12.7% | $2,380,662▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,037,215▼9.2% | $314,416▲12.5% | $2,717,379▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,970,182 | $279,503 | $2,550,392 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Laura Gambino — $173,169 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Gambino | Ceo | 40 | $173,169 |
| Amaris Rosario | Cfo | 40 | $141,041 |
| Alan Bergman | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Andrea Mcdonough | Director | 2 | — |
| Avida Rosa | Director | 2 | — |
| Bill Drexler | Director | 2 | — |
| Caitlin Rice | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Caroline Joseph-paul | Director | 2 | — |
| Dee Helbig | Director | 2 | — |
| James Box | Director | 2 | — |
| Linda Graham | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Blake | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Michael Cadore | Director | 2 | — |
| Phil Scarpelli | Director | 2 | — |
| Robin Buckmaster | Director | 2 | — |
| Shelli Buckley | Director | 2 | — |
| Terri Barlow | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Traci Klinkbeil | Director | 2 | — |
| Vince Donato | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard County School Board Vpk | Childcare | $2,627,209 |
| Division of Early Learning | Childcare | $1,162,802 |
| United Healthcare Inc | Childcare | $285,303 |
| The Children's Forum Inc | Childcare | $257,160 |
| Dtr Development LLC | Childcare | $204,774 |
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Data for Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Inc (EIN 59-3651961) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.