2024-05-15T13:38:51-05:00 2023-06-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300 Minneapolis MN 554027033 990 2022-07-01 208792057 Dubuque County Early Childhood Inc DUBU 5635881620 2310 Chaney Road Dubuque IA 52001 Brittany Loeffelholz Chair 5635881620 2024-05-15 1 Brittany Loeffelholz 999009999 1 Kim Hunwardsen CPA P00484560 6122536500 2024-05-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Abigail Degenhardt 2310 Chaney Road Dubuque IA 52001 771065 0 X www.dcearlychild.org X 2007 IA Dubuque County Early Childhood builds a community that values early childhood. 11 11 2 30 0 0 752129 757083 3655 10319 851 745 1244 290 757879 768437 144152 93025 0 0 70721 77723 0 0 1281 616684 622231 831557 792979 -73678 -24542 257669 261119 96378 124370 161291 136749 X Dubuque County Early Childhood builds community collaboration, commitment, and advocacy for a quality early childhood system. 0 0 761929 93025 10319 The goal of Dubuque County Early Childhood, Inc. is to improve the well-being and quality of life for young children, ages 0-5, and their families, reduce barriers to community efforts and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local education, health and human services programs. The Organization is funded by an allocation of state block grants.Childcare - actively assisting providers in creating additional infant and childcare slots and working to improve the quality level of that care. (Continued on Schedule O)School ready - active in working with children ages 0-5 and their families. Activities include teaching parenting skills and addressing the health needs so children are ready to learn when entering kindergarten. Other accomplishments include visitation to as many registered child care homes as possible by staff who provide support and linkage to resources, developments of strategies to reduce child care staff turnover in child care settings, and new training opportunities for child care professionals. 761929 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 X Abigail Degenhardt 5635881620 2310 Chaney Road Dubuque IA 52001 Brittany Loeffelholz Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Joshua Merritt Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Adams Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Axtell Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Tebockhorst Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann McDonough Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Wilhelm Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katy Wethal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Simon Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ben Loeffelholz Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Callie Mescher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Abigail Degenhardt Executive Director 40.00 X 65805 0 1951 65805 0 1951 0 0 0 0 0 15645 741438 757083 Kids' Expo 611600 10319 10319 10319 745 745 2918 15645 2628 290 290 768437 10319 0 1035 X 93025 93025 70930 70930 6793 6793 10080 10080 438574 429038 9536 88652 86822 1830 12152 8406 3746 18843 18270 573 7563 7563 15517 15517 6718 2714 4004 Immunization Program 15000 15000 Oral Health Screenings 5915 5915 3217 1936 1281 792979 761929 29769 1281 255171 230254 30865 2498 0 257669 261119 96378 124370 96378 124370 X 140434 134299 20857 2450 161291 136749 257669 261119 -24542 0 X X 0 1 X 0 1 1 X 807640 771407 798712 752129 757083 3886971 807640 771407 798712 752129 757083 3886971 3886971 1150 1312 1057 851 745 5115 1858 290 2148 3894234 79855 0.99810 0.99830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 770856 3700 3700 767156 1281 1281 768437 795398 3700 3700 791698 1281 1281 792979 Part X, Line 2: The Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The entity would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising expenses moved to Part IX of 990 1,281. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising expenses moved to Part IX of 990 1,281. Spring Fling Gala 18563 15645 2918 2478 150 18563 15645 2918 2478 150 2628 290 1 Scholarships for children to attend a preschool program 19 52738 Provider Professional Development 13 37933 In Home Provider Program 47 2354 Part I, Line 2: Preschool scholarships are made available to children whose families are above the Head Start and/or Shared Vision income guidelines but below the 185% poverty level. The income guidelines follow the most recent poverty levels. The applicant cannot receive preschool scholarship funds if the family meets Head Start or Shared Vision income guidelines but chooses not to go to Head Start or Shared Visions. The scholarships are on first come, first serve basis. When funding is exhausted, no more scholarships will be granted. Children must attend a preschool that participates in our predefined quality standards to receive a full scholarship. An application is completed to gather the appropriate information. Applicants must be Dubuque County residents or may qualify if they choose a qualifying Dubuque County preschool and if their current county's program does not cover this. If the child moves out of the area, the scholarship may end. The preschool must have full licensure from the Department of Human Services or the Department of Education. The full scholarship is the full cost the preschool would normally charge the parent. The preschool provider must submit a claim form and request for payment for services to the program facilitator for payment following the month services were provided. This is how the Organization ensures the funds are used appropriately. Scholarships are provided for child care provider professional development training. Providers must apply with the organization. The Organization provides child care development home provider grants which is a total of $5,000 incentives and stipends to each provider for essential items such as fire extinguisher, emergency preparedness first aid kit, dual smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, crib and sheets, cots and sheets. Funding for the program is from the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors and is based on first come first serve basis and availability of funds. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary constitute the Executive Committee. 1. The DCEC Board and Executive Committee will prudently address responsibilities in the interest of efficient management. 2. Meetings of the Executive Committee will be held at such times and places as necessary to serve in an advisory capacity to the DCEC Board. 3. A majority of the Executive Committee will constitute a quorum. 4. The chairperson will chair meetings of the Executive Committee. 5. The Executive Committee does not have any decision-making authority according to Iowa Code. 6. Recommendations of the Executive Committee shall be presented to the DCEC Board for approval or action. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The Organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. The Executive Committee does not have any decision-making authority according to Iowa Code. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Due to time constraints, no review was or will be conducted by the Board prior to the filing of this Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization has a formal conflict of interest policy which officers review annually. They use this form to understand the expectations and then disclose any actual or potential conflicts. The Board Chair signs off and then the Board monitors implementation regularly at all meetings. If additional conflicts come up, Members are expected to disclose these immediately and abstain from voting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Directors reviews and determines the compensation for the Executive Director on an annual basis. Comparability data is used and the discussion and decision is documented. There are no other officers compensated by the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public through public distribution electronically and on paper in a monthly packet format. Some documents are also available on the Organization's website. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Purchased Services: Program service expenses 229,709. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 229,709. Professional Services: Program service expenses 199,329. Management and general expenses 9,536. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 208,865. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Organization does not have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. The Board assumes this responsibility.