Nonprofit · EIN 36-3664826
THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Tax-exempt · WINNETKA, IL 60093
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $147,943 | $156,305 | -$8,362 | $275,512 | $484 | $275,028 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $136,186 | $151,724 | -$15,538 | $288,389 | $688 | $287,701 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $115,650 | $153,589 | -$37,939 | $305,319 | $1,880 | $303,439 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,593
- Membership dues
- $27,694
- Program service revenue
- $56,225
- Investment income
- $12,650
- Other revenue
- $781
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $93,996
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,604
- Printing, publications and postage
- $638
- Other expenses
- $60,067
- Program services (functional)
- $156,305
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $288,389
- Total assets, end of year
- $275,512
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $484
- Net assets, end of year
- $275,028
- Cash, savings and investments
- $36,749
- Gross receipts
- $147,943
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANYA BROWN | DEVELOPMENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE HANKE | COMMUNITY EVENTS | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JOYCE | TREASURER/FUND MANAGER | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH MARTAY | EDUCATOR PROGRAMMING | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY MAYER | SECRETARY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY ROSE | VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY | 2 | $0 |
| LARA SCARBOROUGH | BOARD PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CAITY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA WALL | MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA WALLACE | MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELE WINSON SENKO | EDUCATOR PROGRAMMING | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARA SCARBOROUGH | BOARD PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| STACEY SUNDERLAND | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY MAYER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JOYCE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA WALL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH MARTAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CAITY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| TRICIA GAINSBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| MALLORY BANHOLZER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| LYN ALESHIRE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE HANKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARA SCARBOROUGH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| STACEY SUNDERLAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY MAYER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JOYCE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA WALL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH MARTAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CAITY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| TRICIA GAINSBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| MALLORY BANHOLZER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| LYN ALESHIRE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE HANKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1235 OAK ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2168
- In care of
- % BLAKELY BUNDY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LARA SCARBOROUGH, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (847) 782-7442
- Website
- WWW.THEALLIANCEFOREC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERYL ROHLFS & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILREN.
Program accomplishments
- NEWSLETTERS PRINTED TWICE A YEAR AND DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE TO OVER 4,000 FAMILIES IN WINNETKA, KENILWORTH, NORTHFIELD AND OTHER AREA COMMUNITIES.Expenses $638
- BABYSITTING CLASSES, PARENTING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND A WEEK LONG SCREENBREAK PROGRAM BENEFITING FAMILIES IN WINNETKA, KENILWORTH, NORTHFIELD AND OTHER AREA COMMUNITIES.Expenses $155,667
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3664826
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $275,512
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,943
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $147,943 | $156,305 | $275,512 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $136,186 | $151,724 | $288,389 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $115,650 | $153,589 | $305,319 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-3664826).
Questions about THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
- What is the EIN of THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD is 36-3664826.
- Is THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 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 THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $147,943, expenses of $156,305 and total assets of $275,512 at year end.
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