Episcopal Childrens Services Inc
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Episcopal Childrens Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jacksonville, Florida, registered in 1968, with $99,768,341 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
8649 Baypine Rd Ste 300 Bldg 7, Jacksonville, FL, 32256 EIN 59-1146765 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2023)
$99.8M
▼ 22.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$99.7M
Net assets
$10.6M
Employees
844
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
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 →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Episcopal Childrens Services Inc: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +0% margin
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 Episcopal Childrens Services Inc: 1 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Episcopal Childrens Services Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Episcopal Childrens Services Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Mission
Ecs4kids empowers communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support.
What they do
The school readiness (sr) program provides childcare subsidies for families that qualify and provides educational and technical support to childcare providers serving these families. ecs4kids serves approximately 3,496 children on average per year and around 276 childcare providers monthly, as well as answering approximately 11,942 childcare resource and referral calls from the community. families with children enrolled in this program receive free or reduced childcare fees from high quality providers, as well as developmental screenings and assessments. ecs4kids education staff provided approximately 1,241 technical assistance visits and 29 trainings to 225 participants during the year to assist providers in implementing childcare best practices. ecs4kids provides sr services in baker, clay, nassau, bradford, putnam, and st. johns counties in northeast florida through a contract with the early learning coalition of north florida.
Ecs4kids administers the voluntary pre-kindergarten (vpk) program in baker, clay, nassau, bradford, putnam, and st. johns counties in northeast florida through a contract with the early learning coalition of north florida. vpk is a 540-hour school year program or 300-hour summer program available free to all florida 4 year-old children. vpk provides high quality educational services to help ensure that children are ready for kindergarten and school success. ecs4kids served approximately 6,495 vpk children in approximately 219 programs across the 6-county service area.
Through our partnership with the early learning coalition of duval county and the kids hope alliance, we send teams of trained coaches, technical staff, and volunteers into non-ecs4kids run childcare facilities to work with directors and teachers to improve the quality of their learning environment, teaching methods, and curriculum implementation. this partnership served approximately 3,901 children in 135 childcare centers and 329 classrooms throughout the past year. ecs4kids' coaches work with each director and teacher to create action plans that promote growth and development for all.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8649 Baypine Rd Ste 300 Bldg 7, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.1M (FY2013) to $99.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $11.1MNet assets $10.6M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.8M
Total liabilities
$11.1M
Net assets
$10.6M
Salaries & benefits
$39.6M
40% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,768,341▼22.9% | $99,727,579▼22.5% | $10,623,527▲0.4% | $21,755,614▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $129,365,206▲43.8% | $128,750,093▲42.9% | $10,582,765▲6.2% | $20,065,643▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $89,939,736▲8.4% | $90,122,603▲8.8% | $9,967,652▼1.8% | $15,249,517▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $82,933,277▲17.5% | $82,864,378▲17.5% | $10,150,519▲0.7% | $14,977,705▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,567,154▲4.4% | $70,507,929▲4.6% | $10,081,620▲0.6% | $17,703,267▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,625,396▲5.2% | $67,384,318▲6.4% | $10,022,395▼11.3% | $13,914,010▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,304,002▲4.3% | $63,320,488▲9.3% | $11,302,370▲9.5% | $15,313,326▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,682,202▲58.8% | $57,915,535▲47.5% | $10,318,856▲57.5% | $14,186,642▲44.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,843,006▲2.1% | $39,254,720▲1.8% | $6,552,189▼5.9% | $9,825,067▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $38,057,655▲2.6% | $38,558,930▲3.6% | $6,963,903▼6.7% | $10,147,588▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,088,006 | $37,202,664▼2.5% | $7,465,184▲0.9% | $10,483,474▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $38,152,248▲0.2% | $7,397,215▲2.3% | $10,032,143▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $38,072,147▼1.5% | $7,227,875 | $10,134,270▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,633,924▲2.8% | $7,226,017▲76.8% | $9,815,013▲50.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $37,587,549 | $4,087,437 | $6,537,710 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Connie Stophel — $228,808 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Stophel | President & Ceo (through Feb 2024) | 40 | $228,808 |
| Teresa Matheny | Chief Programs Officer | 40 | $156,183 |
| Wendy Hughes | Chief Busines Officer | 40 | $156,086 |
| Jeanne Dillard | Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $155,964 |
| Heather Hodges | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $140,260 |
| Autumn Tomas | Vp of Head Start | 40 | $132,578 |
| Lauren Hopkins | Vp of Donor Relations | 40 | $129,805 |
| Temple Deplato | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $126,590 |
| Martha Cox | Vp of Grants & Gov Relations | 40 | $121,036 |
| Aaron Ellinger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adrien Malek-lasater | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Antonia Knox | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christine Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Destinee Swanson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Natalya Bannister Roby | President & Ceo (beginning Jan 2024) | 40 | — |
| Dwight Irvin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Fr Wiley Ammons | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeanne Lightcap | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joel Chamberlain | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Thomas | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Academy | School Readiness Childcare Contract | $668,784 |
| Sunshine Early Learning and School Readiness LLC | School Readiness & Vpk Childcare Contract | $363,869 |
| Elevated Design and Construction LLC | Construction and Renovation Project | $329,400 |
| Takila Anderson DBA Anderson Daycare | School Readiness & Vpk Childcare Contract | $309,941 |
| Leaps and Bounds Preschool LLC | School Readiness & Vpk Childcare Contract | $299,486 |
Grants received · $617K total
36 grants to Episcopal Childrens Services Inc totaling $617K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For general operating support | 2024 | $21,604 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | Funding to complete our steam ahead with outdoor learning project, which will provide a safe and learning-rich environment for our rhoda martin head start/early head start center. | 2024 | $18,685 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For general operating support | 2024 | $3,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To support conversion of one classroom at rhoda martin head start center from early head start to head start | 2023 | $23,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For general operating support | 2023 | $19,607 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To support certification of staff in adult mental health training to educate staff and parents. | 2023 | $17,600 |
| Episcopal Childrens Services Inc | Operational support | 2023 | $17,296 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | New shade structure for the outdoor playground at daycare center | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition of Duval Inc | Quality grants | 2023 | $7,718 |
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | Special fund created to benefit ecs westside center in honor of connie stophel upon her retirement | 2023 | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For general operating support | 2023 | $3,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | Wine, women & shoes benefit | 2023 | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To be used where most needed, as determined by the development director | 2023 | $1,000 |
Grants made · $37.7M in FY2023
227 grants totaling $37.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Episcopal Childrens Services Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| O2b Kids Village South | Operational support | $1,771,010 |
| St Johns Coschools | Operational support | $1,214,095 |
| Kindercare | Operational support | $959,240 |
| Castle Brook Academy Inc | Operational support | $841,912 |
| La Petite Academy | Operational support | $829,449 |
| Brighton Day Academy | Operational support | $792,907 |
| Love N & Learning | Operational support | $765,732 |
| Round Lake Academy | Operational support | $743,934 |
| School District of Clay County | Operational support | $683,303 |
| Baker County Pre-k | Operational support | $606,421 |
| Putnam County School District | Operational support | $595,384 |
| Tutor Time Childcare Learning | Operational support | $586,954 |
| O 2 B Kids 7 LLC | Operational support | $534,138 |
| Enchanted Forest Academy Inc | Operational support | $531,294 |
| Children's World Inc | Operational support | $521,431 |
Similar organizations in Human Services
Human Services
North Central Florida Hospice Inc
Gainesville, FL
$98.4M
B+annual revenue
Human Services
Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Inc
Temple Terr, FL
$94.1M
Aannual revenue
Human Services
Community Coordinated Care For Children Inc
Orlando, FL
$93.7M
Bannual revenue
Human Services
Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Inc
Lakewood Ranch, FL
$107.6M
A+annual revenue
- Human Services
Redlands Christian Migrant Association Inc
Immokalee, FL
$108.5M
A+annual revenue
Capital Hospice
Temple Terr, FL
$90.2M
Aannual revenue
Human Services
Childrens Home Society of Florida
Orlando, FL
$89.4M
Aannual revenue
Human Services
Tidewell Hospice Inc
Lakewood Ranch, FL
$111.4M
A+annual revenue
Human Services
Miami Jewish Health Systems Inc
Miami, FL
$88.0M
Cannual revenue
Hope Hospice and Community Services Inc
Temple Terr, FL
$112.8M
B+annual revenue
Compare Episcopal Childrens Services Inc
Frequently asked questions
- Is Episcopal Childrens Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Episcopal Childrens Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-1146765, based in Jacksonville, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Episcopal Childrens Services Inc's EIN?
- Episcopal Childrens Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-1146765.
- How much revenue does Episcopal Childrens Services Inc report?
- Episcopal Childrens Services Inc reported $99,768,341 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Episcopal Childrens Services Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Episcopal Childrens Services Inc spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Episcopal Childrens Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Episcopal Childrens Services Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Episcopal Childrens Services Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Episcopal Childrens Services Inc's latest Form 990 is $228,808, paid to Connie Stophel (President & Ceo (through Feb 2024)).
More nonprofits in Jacksonville
Explore more
Data for Episcopal Childrens Services Inc (EIN 59-1146765) 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.