Nonprofit · EIN 27-0060704
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
Tax-exempt · ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,752,008 | $3,371,550 | $380,458 | $1,985,863 | $64,684 | $1,921,179 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,624,663 | $4,532,361 | $92,302 | $1,628,863 | $88,142 | $1,540,721 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,958,913 | $3,882,396 | $76,517 | $1,585,923 | $158,154 | $1,427,769 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,062,065
- of which government grants
- $2,666,629
- Program service revenue
- $687,363
- Investment income
- $2,580
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,060
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $239,298
- Other salaries and wages
- $965,951
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,339,080
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $107,673
- Occupancy
- $83,340
- Travel
- $48,856
- Depreciation
- $3,963
- Program services (functional)
- $3,164,929
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,621
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,628,863
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,985,863
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $64,684
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,921,179
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,969
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,677,074
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $244,105
- Gross receipts
- $3,752,008
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRI VALDEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,930 | $3,101 |
| LINDSAY MEREDITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $82,152 | $2,448 |
| BRYAN LINDERT | FORMER CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $26,860 | $806 |
| AUGUSTO BASTERRECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TY COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA FELIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE KESSLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY GUYMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROXI VIGIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLAYNA MARTINEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE ORTEGA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MEASTAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY L REICH LOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRI VALDEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,677 | $3,080 |
| LINDSEY MEREDITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $83,496 | $2,445 |
| BRYAN LINDERT | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $83,327 | $2,440 |
| AUGUSTO BASTERRECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TY COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA FELIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE KESSLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY PLANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE ORTEGA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLAYNA MARTINEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MEASTAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY L REICH LOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRI VALDEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,711 | $2,931 |
| BRYAN LINDERT | PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $71,000 | $2,045 |
| LINDSEY MEREDITH | OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $70,750 | $2,123 |
| BRAD CROWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TY COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY PLANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY L REICH LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORA BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE KESSLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUGUSTO BASTERRECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA FELIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLAYNA MARTINEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MAETAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE ORTEGA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RIVERA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 SANTA FE AVE, ALAMOSA, CO 81101-2860
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LINDSAY MEREDITH, PO BOX 1030, ALAMOSA, CO 81101
- Signed the 990
- LINDSAY MEREDITH, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (719) 937-4010
- Website
- WWW.ECCSLV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WATSON COON RYAN LLC
Mission
THE ECC SLV SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING AND OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH YOUNG CHILD BY STRENGTHENING THE SYSTEM OF EARLY LEARNING, EMPOWERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO VITAL RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY HEAD START (EHS) - ECC SLV PROVIDES FUNDING TO CHILD CARE PARTNERS FOR SERVICES AND MATERIALS THAT SUPPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS.Expenses $1,219,979 · revenue $687,363
- EMPLOYER BASED CHILD CARE - ECC SLV PROVIDED FUNDING FOR A NEW STEEL BUILDING TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LICENSED CHILD CARE IN THE SERVICE AREA THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN 2024. WAS A 1 TIME FUNDING AND NOT RENEWED.Expenses $453,719
- PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) - ECC SLV PROVIDES HOME VISITATION SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL EARLY DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND HEALTH OF YOUNG CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING AND ENGAGING THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS.Expenses $416,514
- Expenses $1,074,717 · grants $4,060
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
- 27-0060704
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,985,863
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,752,008
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,752,008 | $3,371,550 | $1,985,863 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,624,663 | $4,532,361 | $1,628,863 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,958,913 | $3,882,396 | $1,585,923 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,550,124 | $3,097,863 | $1,469,106 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $3,229,148 | $2,966,019 | $1,060,591 | 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 27-0060704).
Questions about EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
- What is the EIN of EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY is 27-0060704.
- Is EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY 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 CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY 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 CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY 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 CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LINDSAY MEREDITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,930 (SHERRI VALDEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,752,008, expenses of $3,371,550 and total assets of $1,985,863 at year end.
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