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Nonprofit · EIN 25-0965635

EARLY CONNECTIONS INC

Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16501

Financials

$3.1M$3.3M2023$3.3M$3.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EARLY CONNECTIONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,265,307$3,290,103-$24,796$2,681,933$834,836$1,847,097
June 30, 2024990$3,128,791$3,323,375-$194,584$2,574,816$708,970$1,865,846
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,368,403
of which government grants
$1,582,000
Program service revenue
$861,404
Investment income
$32,712
Other revenue
$2,788

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$211,202
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$157,771
Other salaries and wages
$1,563,953
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,102,692
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,960
Occupancy
$182,524
Travel
$16,243
Depreciation
$81,138
Program services (functional)
$2,888,795
Management and general (functional)
$401,252
Fundraising (functional)
$56

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,574,816
Total assets, end of year
$2,681,933
Total liabilities, end of year
$834,836
Net assets, end of year
$1,847,097
Land, buildings and equipment
$928,839
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,296,114
Net assets with donor restrictions
$550,983
Gross receipts
$3,265,307
Employees
86
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1895
State of legal domicile
PA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE HARKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH JULY 2025
Officer
40$71,321$5,956
HANNAH COWANVP OF FINANCE THROUGH AUGUST 2025
Officer
40$61,344$9,006
MATTHEW ZINNABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RACHEL LOPERBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL VISNOSKYBOARD MEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY 2025
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALIVIA HAIBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL PERTLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATIE JONESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATHRYN RUFFABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL PLAZONYBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JODY IRWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STANLEY ZLOTKOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISSY ANTHONYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE SCHUMACHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE HARKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$74,821$5,997
HANNAH COWANVP OF FINANCE
Officer
40$62,985$9,055
MATTHEW ZINNABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALICIA PELKOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RACHEL LOPERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEVIN SEEKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL VISNOSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALIVIA HAIBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL PERTLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATIE JONESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATHRYN RUFFABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN VAN TASSELVICE PRESIDENT - THROUGH NOV. 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL PLAZONYBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 WEST 11TH STREET SUITE 200, ERIE, PA 16501-1702
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STACEY HELLMANN, 200 W 11TH STREET 200, ERIE, PA 16501
Signed the 990
STACEY HELLMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(814) 874-0144
Return prepared by
MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS A LEADING ORGANIZATION IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FOR QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICE AS WELL AS TRAINING AND PLANNING LEADERSHIP FOR A WIDE GEORAPHIC REGION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES THROUGH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, FAMILY PROGRAMS, OUTREACH, AND INTEGRATION (OR REFERRAL) OF AVAILABLE SERVICES THROUGHOUT ERIE COUNTY TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
    Expenses $2,643,123 · revenue $749,830
  • ERIE'S FUTURE FUND - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND A HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ERIE COUNTY.
    Expenses $245,672 · grants $211,202
  • FOOD PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND A SNACK TO ALL CHILDREN WHO ATTEND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHILDCARE FACILITIES AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES; THIS HELPS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN GET THE NUTRITION THEY NEED FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.
    revenue $114,362

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-0965635
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,681,933
Income (IRS master file)
$3,265,307

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,265,307$3,290,103$2,681,933XML
990June 2024$3,128,791$3,323,375$2,574,816XML
990June 2023$3,253,346$3,280,959$2,782,716IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 25-0965635).

Questions about EARLY CONNECTIONS INC

What is the EIN of EARLY CONNECTIONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY CONNECTIONS INC is 25-0965635.
Is EARLY CONNECTIONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
Are donations to EARLY CONNECTIONS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EARLY CONNECTIONS INC 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 CONNECTIONS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EARLY CONNECTIONS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EARLY CONNECTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STACEY HELLMANN.
Who are the officers and directors of EARLY CONNECTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,321 (MICHELLE HARKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH JULY 2025).
How much revenue does EARLY CONNECTIONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,265,307, expenses of $3,290,103 and total assets of $2,681,933 at year end.

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