Nonprofit · EIN 34-1650004
CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Also known as STARTING POINT
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,093,787 | $14,675,943 | $417,844 | $7,488,895 | $3,651,466 | $3,837,429 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,357,423 | $12,808,506 | -$451,083 | $7,792,218 | $4,336,032 | $3,456,186 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,844,323
- Program service revenue
- $13,149,372
- Investment income
- $4,996
- Other revenue
- $95,096
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,680,511
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,188,629
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,610,964
- Occupancy
- $410,523
- Travel
- $33,890
- Depreciation
- $187,812
- Program services (functional)
- $13,710,962
- Management and general (functional)
- $961,682
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,299
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,792,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,488,895
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,651,466
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,837,429
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $472,937
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,587,510
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $249,919
- Gross receipts
- $15,093,787
- Employees
- 91
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY MENDEZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 37.5 | $166,445 | $646 |
| SUSANNAH MUSKOVITZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZULMA ZABALA | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY WEST | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DEIMLING | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MUNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FUENTES | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW R HERTZ | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI PURCELL | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HANCULAK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN HEXTER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY WELLENER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY WILLEY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA STEINES NEWSTEAD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA ROBINS | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART TREUHAFT | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA ESTOK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY MENDEZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 37.5 | $158,357 | $18,117 |
| NANCY WELLENER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN HEXTER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HANCULAK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY WILLEY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA ROBINSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA STEINES NEWSTEAD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART TREUHAFT | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM MUNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DEIMLING | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI PURCELL | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW R HERTZ | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZULMA ZABALA | BOARD 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH MUSKOVITZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FUENTES | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY WEST | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6001 EUCLID AVE STE 200, CLEVELAND, OH 44103-3709
- In care of
- % NANCY MENDEZ
- Signed the 990
- NANCY MENDEZ, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (216) 575-0061
- Website
- www.starting-point.org
- Return prepared by
- HWA ALLIANCE OF CPA FIRMS INC
Mission
PREPARING CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN EARLY EDUCATION AND BEYOND. STARTING POINT IS THE LEADING EXPERT IN QUALITY CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESOURCES IN NORTHEAST OHIO.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM SERVICES - STARTING POINT WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH 0-12 IN ASHTABULA, CUYAHOGA, GEAUGA AND LAKE COUNTIES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPLY OF CHILDCARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; AND BY PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITY. STARTING POINT SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE CHILDCARE CRISIS THROUGH THE PROJECT CAPACITY FOR CARE: REBUILDING THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM.Expenses $10,416,393
- OTHER SERVICES: FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS - STARTING POINT GIVES EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION; START-UP AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE; GUIDANCE IN OBTAINING CREDENTIALS; CAPITAL LOANS AND GRANTS; A JOB BANK; RESOURCE LIBRARY AND ASSISTANCE IN ACCOMMODATING CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, HEALTH OR EMOTIANAL DISABILITIES. FOR THE COMMUNITY - STARTING POINT ENHANCES THE EARLY LEARNING AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EXPERIENCES OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PREPARING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION SHAPES EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME POLICIES; ASSESS NEEDS AND RESOURCES; EDUCATE AND CONSULT WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICIALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES; RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES AND ADVOCATE FOR GOOD LEGISLATION AND SUFFICIENT RESOURCES.Expenses $2,712,761
- FAMILY SERVICES - STARTING POINT SERVES AS AN INFORMATION HUB FOR FAMILIES. IT HELPS FAMILIES TO 1) FIND CONVENIENT CHILDCARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES AND OUT-OF SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 2) LEARN HOW TO CHOOSE QUALITY CHILD CARE AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 3) ACCESS SUBSIDIES OR SCHOLARSHIPS IF ELIGIBLE AND 4) SECURE CHILD CARE AND RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.Expenses $581,808
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 | Not 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
- 34-1650004
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,488,895
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,093,787
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,093,787 | $14,675,943 | $7,488,895 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,357,423 | $12,808,506 | $7,792,218 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $12,314,022 | $10,814,828 | $5,384,843 | 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 34-1650004).
Questions about CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY
- What is the EIN of CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY is 34-1650004.
- Is CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY 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 CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY 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 CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,445 (NANCY MENDEZ, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,093,787, expenses of $14,675,943 and total assets of $7,488,895 at year end.
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