Nonprofit · EIN 37-0661196
MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,394,981 | $1,691,236 | -$296,255 | $2,361,990 | $1,514,456 | $847,534 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,472,583 | $1,610,821 | -$138,238 | $2,710,492 | $1,582,376 | $1,128,116 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,627,769 | $1,457,650 | $170,119 | $2,895,409 | $1,634,683 | $1,260,726 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $953,351
- of which government grants
- $723,411
- Program service revenue
- $407,895
- Investment income
- $17,056
- Net rental income
- $19,470
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$239
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,311
- Other revenue
- $16,679
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,185
- Other salaries and wages
- $974,863
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,223,223
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,938
- Occupancy
- $79,132
- Depreciation
- $68,918
- Program services (functional)
- $1,356,701
- Management and general (functional)
- $211,467
- Fundraising (functional)
- $123,068
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,710,492
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,361,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,514,456
- Net assets, end of year
- $847,534
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,827,954
- Publicly traded securities
- $319,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $846,034
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,433,021
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 1912
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE LAFONTAINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $83,227 | $6,958 |
| BEN MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN COTTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTIN LANE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AXEL JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL SAAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HETAL KOMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LE'RONDA GATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE LAFONTAINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $91,230 | $1,409 |
| BEN MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN COTTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTIN LANE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ADAMS-MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONDA GATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AXEL JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL SAAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HETAL KOMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE LAFONTAINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,796 |
| BEN MATHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAITLIN COTTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KIRSTIN LANE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MELISSA ADAMS-MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARICE CREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AXEL JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEL SAAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HETAL KOMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1207 SIX POINTS RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-8314
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIRSTIN LANE, 1207 SIX POINTS ROAD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
- Signed the 990
- KIRSTIN LANE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (309) 829-4202
- Website
- WWW.CELEBRATEMILESTONES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STRIEGEL KNOBLOCH & COMPANY LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN SIX WEEKS THROUGH TWELVE YEARS OLD IN A SAFE AND ENRICHING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS THEY GROW AND DEVELOP.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE NON-DISCRIMINATORY CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.Expenses $1,356,701 · revenue $407,895
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-0661196
- 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
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,361,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,433,021
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,394,981 | $1,691,236 | $2,361,990 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,472,583 | $1,610,821 | $2,710,492 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,627,769 | $1,457,650 | $2,895,409 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,385,281 | $1,328,847 | $2,722,209 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 37-0661196).
Questions about MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL
- What is the EIN of MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL is 37-0661196.
- Is MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL 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 MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL 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 MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL 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 MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KIRSTIN LANE.
- Who are the officers and directors of MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,227 (RENEE LAFONTAINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MILESTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,394,981, expenses of $1,691,236 and total assets of $2,361,990 at year end.
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