The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Daytona Beach, Florida, registered in 2002, with $54,834,328 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$54.8M
▼ 28.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$54.9M
Net assets
$328K
Employees
73
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 The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ 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 The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties 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 The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties 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 The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To enhance children's school readiness by providing opportunities for quality early learning while strengthening family stability for a healthy community.
Voluntary pre-kindergarten (vpk) program objective: to prepare children to be ready to learn upon entering kindergarten.program information: vpk is available to all florida 4-year-olds since the passage of vpk legislation in 2005. the elcfv is the sole administrator of the program in flagler and volusia counties. services include vpk provider recruitment, provider training, child registration, and program assessment. the objective of this program is to prepare children to succeed in school.program statistics: the vpk program was offered through a network of 186 contracted legal voluntary pre-kindergarten providers in flagler and volusia counties. 4,174 four-year olds were funded for free pre-kindergarten.
Child screening & assessment program: to help identify children who may have special needs and helps parents address these needs early, giving children the best chance of success in school and life.in fiscal year 2023/2024, elcfv staff continued to facilitate screenings utilizing an updated developmental portal in the division of early learning's statewide portal, an increase of developmental (asq3) and social emotional (se) were captured. 4,149 asq3's and 2,779 asq se's were completed. an overall total of 6,928 screenings. these screenings resulted with 372 referrals to outside agencies for further assessments and/or services
Provider training: 660 total hours trained.child care resource & referral program: the program is offered to everyone, regardless of income, offers up-to-date provider information based on individual needs as well as referrals for food, clothing, shelter, transportation, employment opportunities, training and professional development.
Revenue grew from $24.0M (FY2013) to $54.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$5.0M
Net assets
$328K
Salaries & benefits
$4.4M
8% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,834,328▼28.0% | $54,877,133▼27.9% | $327,888▼11.5% | $5,327,647▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $76,179,421▲81.6% | $76,140,577▲81.7% | $370,693▲11.7% | $4,883,598▲89.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $41,940,316▲10.7% | $41,911,552▲10.7% | $331,849▲9.5% | $2,574,888▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $37,891,107▲24.0% | $37,845,901▲23.8% | $303,085▲17.5% | $3,038,182▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $30,559,737▲15.6% | $30,558,830▲15.8% | $257,879▲0.4% | $2,627,449▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $26,427,020▲6.3% | $26,382,940▲5.9% | $256,972▲20.7% | $2,412,030▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $24,862,371▼1.1% | $24,901,581▼1.2% | $212,892▼15.6% | $1,912,678▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $25,142,677▲1.5% | $25,199,762▲1.7% | $252,102▼18.5% | $2,170,775▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $24,774,312▲0.1% | $24,785,872 | $309,187▼3.6% | $2,274,909▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $24,748,258▲3.1% | $24,786,231▲3.3% | $320,747▼10.6% | $1,991,135▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $23,999,942 | $24,001,314▲0.3% | $358,720▼0.4% | $2,040,976▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $23,926,558▼5.4% | $360,092▲28.5% | $1,829,370▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,279,696▼2.5% | $280,248▼1.2% | $1,752,729▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,920,769▼7.2% | $283,628▼28.3% | $2,100,884▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,928,411 | $395,372 | $2,355,571 | 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: Dj Lebo — $161,951 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dj Lebo | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $161,951 |
| Heather Direnzo | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $120,460 |
| Melanie Barclay | Director of Budget & Audit Services | 40 | $91,285 |
| Leonardo Almanza | Director of Business Services | 40 | $89,452 |
| Andy Dance | Board Member Until 04/24 | 1 | — |
| Beverly Johnson | Quality Committee Chair | 1 | — |
| Carol Court | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles Puckett | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Donald Obrien | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Reaves | Board Member From 05/24 | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Overley | Vice Chair From 10/23 | 1 | — |
| John Birney | Interim Chair | 1 | — |
| John Endara | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kassandra Helland | Board Member From 10/23 | 1 | — |
| Kristen Perry | Board Member From 03/24 | 1 | — |
| Pat Patterson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paul Schandel | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Rabecka Collins | Board Member From 03/24 | 1 | — |
| Roosevelt Harris | Board Member From 03/24 | 1 | — |
| Sandra Emery | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| A Sure Foundation | Educational Development | $1,205,862 |
| Kids Cabana Learning Center of Volusia C | Educational Development | $1,096,934 |
| Sunshine Academy LLC | Educational Development | $918,615 |
| Little Hands Big Hearts LLC | Educational Development | $885,852 |
| Jaura Inc | Educational Development | $846,078 |
1 grant to The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc totaling $5,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health Systems Inc | General support | 2017 | $5,500 |
142 grants totaling $3.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaplan Early Learning Co | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $385,446 |
| Lakeshore Learning Materials | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $354,322 |
| Early Childhood LLC | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $296,914 |
| Us Toy Co Inc DBA Constructive Playthings | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $268,211 |
| Charles J Becker & Bro Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $154,639 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia Flagler Counties Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $122,958 |
| Florida's Division of Early Learning | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $98,701 |
| Jets Daycare Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $67,375 |
| Community United Methodist Church of Debary Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $67,150 |
| La Petite Academy Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $53,188 |
| Easterseals Northeast Central Florida Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $49,404 |
| A Sure Foundation LLC | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $39,452 |
| Huehg Corp | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $38,988 |
| Kidz Connection Learning Center Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $38,152 |
| Calvary Assembly of God of Ormond Beach Florida Inc | Arpa stabilization grants del program, arp supply building imp grants, train new teachers | $38,070 |
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Data for The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc (EIN 59-3646549) 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.