Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boynton Beach, Florida, registered in 2001, with $190,634,858 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$190.6M
▼ 31.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$191.5M
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
264
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 Palm Beach County Inc: 98% 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 Palm Beach County Inc: 0 mo reserves · -0% 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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A comprehensive, integrated system of early education and care programs in palm beach county.
Revenue grew from $99.2M (FY2013) to $190.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.4M
Total liabilities
$20.1M
Net assets
$2.3M
Salaries & benefits
$18.8M
10% of expenses
Board members
22
16 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,634,858▼31.1% | $191,485,828▼30.1% | $2,272,789▼27.2% | $22,363,051▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $276,591,843▲56.7% | $273,919,846▲54.9% | $3,123,760▲591% | $23,524,919▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $176,458,150▲21.0% | $176,887,834▲21.4% | $451,763▼48.7% | $18,260,336▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $145,871,424▲14.3% | $145,650,666▲14.6% | $881,447▲33.4% | $22,720,661▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $127,668,509▲23.4% | $127,050,383▲22.7% | $660,689▲1452% | $27,191,219▲49.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $103,487,364▲1.1% | $103,578,827▲1.2% | $42,563▼68.2% | $18,139,331▲71.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $102,313,466▲2.7% | $102,359,506▲2.8% | $134,026▼25.6% | $10,599,573▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $99,597,901▲1.4% | $99,617,556▲1.4% | $180,066▼9.8% | $11,038,784▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,178,423▲2.5% | $98,233,141▲2.5% | $199,721▼21.5% | $10,978,195▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $95,812,171▼3.4% | $95,833,012▼3.3% | $254,439▼7.6% | $11,195,942▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $99,150,393 | $99,149,885▲9.0% | $275,280▲0.2% | $10,500,272▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $90,989,575▲3.6% | $274,772▼6.3% | $10,386,681▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $87,861,279▼2.2% | $293,162▼3.9% | $9,095,097▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $89,851,499▲5.4% | $304,966▲22.6% | $9,290,138▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $85,275,932 | $248,664 | $8,575,626 | 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: Warren R Eldridge — $215,531 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren R Eldridge | Ceo | 45 | $215,531 |
| Christie Young | Coo | 45 | $175,056 |
| Aruna Gilbert | Cpo | 45 | $170,380 |
| Aileen Martinez | Cfo | 45 | $160,254 |
| Jose Abreu | Cio | 45 | $159,922 |
| Abby Ross | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Andrea Keiser | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Andrew Massie | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Anouska Delicat | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Edwin Ferguson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Glendna Sheffield | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Howard Burnston | Chair | 5 | — |
| Isis Williams | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Jeremy Bowerman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julian Serrano | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jyothis Gunta | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Lisa Williams-taylor | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nichola Griffiths-butts | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nichole James | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Pilar Tucker | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Family Central Inc | Central Agency Serv | $94,878,888 |
3 grants to Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County Inc totaling $112K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $5,790 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2020 | $78,600 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2019 | $27,500 |
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Data for Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County Inc (EIN 65-0974035) 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.