Nonprofit · EIN 11-2348051
EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · ALBANY, NY 12203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,054,951 | $4,874,962 | $179,989 | $2,966,255 | $322,477 | $2,643,778 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,280,739 | $4,921,093 | $359,646 | $3,005,652 | $541,863 | $2,463,789 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,050,870 | $3,801,480 | $249,390 | $2,766,055 | $661,912 | $2,104,143 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,892,491
- of which government grants
- $4,771,391
- Membership dues
- $120,500
- Program service revenue
- $92,237
- Investment income
- $45,600
- Net rental income
- $22,095
- Other revenue
- $24,623
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $937,571
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,588,917
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,837,179
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,077
- Occupancy
- $119,829
- Travel
- $38,270
- Depreciation
- $3,420
- Program services (functional)
- $4,521,974
- Management and general (functional)
- $352,988
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,005,652
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,966,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $322,477
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,643,778
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,739
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,643,778
- Gross receipts
- $5,054,951
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH M CHIMENTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $184,870 | $7,618 |
| ABBE HAHN-HOOK | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,519 | $6,325 |
| TAMMY PARSONS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMI Officer | 40 | $118,249 | $5,242 |
| TRACY VERGASON | SR. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,674 | $4,990 |
| JESSICA KLOSS | SENIOR DIRECTOR - POLICY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,938 | $4,805 |
| ANDRIA RYBERG | DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE SUPPLY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,348 | $4,184 |
| JILLIAN SCANLON | DIRECTOR OF IECMH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,060 | $4,095 |
| JEFF PIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN KERR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMON CHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY KOPROSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR REVA GERSHEN-LOWY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE LAWLOR | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY BRENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY WOLFEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SUSAN MARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| RAMON A PEGUERO ESQ | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROJAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARCIA ROWE-RIDDICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| RICHELLE SINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SUMINSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TAMAE MEMOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANDRE EATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH M CHIMENTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $182,090 | $7,812 |
| ABBE HAHN-HOOK | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,539 | $5,750 |
| JESSICA KLOS | DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND COM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,775 | $4,680 |
| TAMMY PARSONS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMI Officer | 40 | $99,813 | $4,411 |
| JEFF PIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CHAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMON CHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY KOPROSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR REVA GERSHEN-LOWY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE LAWLOR | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY BRENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY WOLFEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMON A PEGUERO ESQ | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROJAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA ROWE-RIDDICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHELLE SINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SUMINSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH M CHIMENTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $172,616 | $6,426 |
| JESSICA KLOS | DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND COM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,632 | $4,859 |
| ABBE HAHN-HOOK | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,405 | $4,989 |
| JEANNIE THOMA | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & VISION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,590 | $4,330 |
| TAMMY PARSONS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $102,923 | $3,958 |
| FRED ARCURI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CHAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMON CHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LATEASHEA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR REVA GERSHEN-LOWY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HATHAWAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE LAWLOR | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY BRENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY WOLFEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMON A PEGUERO ESQ | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROJAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA ROWE-RIDDICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHELLE SINGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH STARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SUMINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 230 WASHINGTON AVE EXTENSION, ALBANY, NY 12203-5390
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEREDITH CHIMENTO, 230 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION, ALBANY, NY 12203
- Signed the 990
- MEREDITH CHIMENTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (518) 690-4217
- Website
- WWW.EARLYCAREANDLEARNING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
EARLY CARE & LEARNING COUNCIL IS THE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE NEW YORK STATE CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL (CCR&R) NETWORK. WE ELEVATE THE VOICES OF THE CCR&RS, AND ADVOCATE FOR A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, EQUITABLE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM. ECLC OFFERS TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO CCR&RS AND DELIVERS INNOVATIVE CURRICULA THAT SUPPORTS THE BUILDING OF SUSTAINABLE CHILD CARE SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL AGENCY (CCR&R) COMPONENT PLAN IS TO PROVIDE STATEWIDE SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES. TARGET AUDIENCES INCLUDE CCR&R STAFF, SPECIFICALLY CCR&R ADMINISTRATORS, TRAINERS, INFANT/TODDLER SPECIALISTS, INFANT/TODDLER MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS AND DATA MANGERS. FOR THE TRAINER AUDIENCE, THE FOCUS IS ON SERVING CHILD CARE CENTERS IN IMPROVING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF THE CC&R TO DELIVER SERVICES. SERVICES OFFERED TO THE INFANT/TODDLER SPECIALISTS SPECIFICALLY TARGET ISSUES SURROUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUTCOME BASED SERVICE DELIVERY AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION FROM THE TEN COMPONENTS OF QUALITY INFANT/TODDLER CARE. SERVICES TO ALL AUDIENCES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITS, SEMINARS, REGIONAL TRAININGS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE PARTICIPANTS' KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL ON PRESENTED TOPICS.Expenses $4,047,272
- THE BUSINESS NAVIGATOR, A CHILD CARE TOOLKIT FOR EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK STATE IS CREATED AS A RESOURCE FOR BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE TO BETTER SUPPORT THEIR EMPLOYEES IN ALIGNING WORK RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAREGIVING NEEDS. ECLC WILL PUBLISH PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE TOOLKIT AND AN INTERACTIVE CHILD CARE MAPPING RESOURCE FOR NYS EMPLOYERS. ECLC WILL INTRODUCE THE PUBLISHED TOOLKIT IN A PUBLIC ROLLOUT TO BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH 3 WEBINARS FOLLOWED BY 10 LIVE LAUNCHES ACROSS ALL REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (REDC) REGIONS OF THE STATE. THIS WORK SHALL BE CREATED AND LAUNCHED BY PARTNERING WITH 10 LEAD CCR&RSONE IN EACH OF THE REDC REGIONS, AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF SEVERAL OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS WHO LEND EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TAX CREDITS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICITY, DIGITAL TOOLKIT CONTENT, AND MAPPING.Expenses $264,670
- THE EARLY CARE & LEARNING COUNCIL (ECLC) SERVES AS A STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTERS (CCR&RS). THROUGH MEMBERSHIP DUES, CCR&RS SUPPORT ECLC'S WORK IN ADVOCACY, COORDINATION, AND SYSTEM-BUILDING EFFORTS THAT STRENGTHEN THE EARLY CARE AND LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE POLICY ADVOCACY, MEMBER SUPPORT, AND INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE SERVICES. ECLC HOSTS AN ANNUAL MEETING TO CONVENE ITS MEMBERS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING CCR&RS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND PARTNERS ACROSS THE EARLY CARE AND LEARNING SYSTEM. THE MEETING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE UPDATES, DISCUSS POLICY AND FUNDING PRIORITIES, AND EXCHANGE BEST PRACTICES TO SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE CHILD CARE NETWORK. ECLC ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOCUSED ON RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE CHILD CARE SECTOR AND PROVIDING UPDATES ON POLICY, RESEARCH, AND SYSTEM INITIATIVES. THE EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT COLLABORATION, SHARE INFORMATION, AND STRENGTHEN THE OVERALL EARLY CARE AND LEARNING SYSTEM IN NEW YORK STATE.Expenses $187,275
- Expenses $22,757 · revenue $94,765
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-2348051
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,966,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,054,951
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,054,951 | $4,874,962 | $2,966,255 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,280,739 | $4,921,093 | $3,005,652 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,050,870 | $3,801,480 | $2,766,055 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,169,255 | $5,081,562 | $2,486,381 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-2348051).
Questions about EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL is 11-2348051.
- Is EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEREDITH CHIMENTO.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $184,870 (MEREDITH M CHIMENTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EARLY CARE AND LEARNING COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,054,951, expenses of $4,874,962 and total assets of $2,966,255 at year end.
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