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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4207843

ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC

Tax-exempt · JONESBORO, AR 72401

Financials

$22.7M$21.7M2023$26.9M$25.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$26,938,893$25,786,604$1,152,289$28,426,691$15,169,089$13,257,602
December 31, 2023990$22,701,239$21,714,923$986,316$26,594,038$14,488,725$12,105,313
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,867,700
of which government grants
$25,863,494
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,318
Other revenue
$1,069,875

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,054,732
Other salaries and wages
$9,796,532
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,525,510
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$260,577
Occupancy
$1,533,853
Travel
$474,842
Depreciation
$574,242
Program services (functional)
$24,497,272
Management and general (functional)
$1,289,332

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,594,038
Total assets, end of year
$28,426,691
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,169,089
Net assets, end of year
$13,257,602
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,209,555
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,257,602
Gross receipts
$26,938,893
Employees
529
Volunteers
1,822
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
AR

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NELSON WALTERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$209,802
ANGELA GEORGEREGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$141,782
KIM QUALLSGRANTS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$138,970
LISA OWENSREGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$138,880
GREGORY LEONEFISCAL OFFICER
Officer
40$126,170
WHITEY CARTERCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHLEEN FLEMINGVICE-CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CANDACE ROUSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAITLIN KNIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHELSEY HENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK DIXONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAMAL CARTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DANA CONSTANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR LEON CHANG SHIKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL PATTERSONCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Officer
40$202,705$39,136
NELSON WALTERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$194,223$39,186
LISA OWENSREGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$141,794$15,309
ANGELA GEORGEREGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$140,948$14,899
KIM QUALLSGRANTS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$142,108$13,441
GREGORY LEONEFISCAL OFFICER
Officer
40$125,233$6,613
MIRANDA BRADLEYHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$107,721$6,805
ROBIN THOMASCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANITA FARLEYVICE-CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WHITNEY CARTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATHY FLEMMINGBOARD LIAISON
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOMMY HAMPTONPC LIAISON
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANARELLA CELLITTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DERRICK DIXONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CANDACE EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHELSEY HENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MEGAN HEWITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAITLIN KNIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GINA STAUDACHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1901 WOODSPRINGS RD SUITE B, JONESBORO, AR 72401-0936
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO Box 1714, Rogers AR 72757
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NELSON WALTER, 1901 WOODSPRINGS ROAD SUITE B, JONESBORO, AR 72401
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Michael Patterson, PO Box 1714, Rogers AR 72757
Signed the 990
NELSON WALTER, CEO
Phone
(870) 931-1172
Return prepared by
EGP PLLC

Mission

ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF "AT RISK" CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. ONE OF OUR CORE BELIEFS IS THAT EVERYONE, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OTHER FAMILY SERVICES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF GRANT FUNDING COUPLED WITH THE GENEROSITY OF COMMUNITY CITIZENS, BUSINESSES, AND VOLUNTEERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION: HEAD START PROGRAM - HEAD START SUPPORTS THE MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 TO 5. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HEALTH, NUTRITION, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES. SERVICES ARE RESPONSIVE TO EACH FAMILY'S ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC HERITAGE.
    Expenses $23,956,443
  • FOOD PROGRAM:THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING, INC. PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HEAD START PROGRAM.
    Expenses $540,829

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4207843
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,426,691
Income (IRS master file)
$26,938,893

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$26,938,893$25,786,604$28,426,691IRS
990December 2023$22,701,239$21,714,923$26,594,038XML
990December 2022$17,564,485$18,129,313$27,561,115IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Michael Patterson
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-4207843).

Questions about ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC

What is the EIN of ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC is 27-4207843.
Is ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING 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 ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NELSON WALTER.
Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,802 (NELSON WALTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,938,893, expenses of $25,786,604 and total assets of $28,426,691 at year end.

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