Nonprofit · EIN 39-1345572
WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · FITCHBURG, WI 53719
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $25,186,491 | $20,389,513 | $4,796,978 | $13,718,950 | $2,299,483 | $11,419,467 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $36,738,209 | $32,747,382 | $3,990,827 | $9,594,839 | $2,972,350 | $6,622,489 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $32,628,472 | $32,508,855 | $119,617 | $6,699,945 | $4,068,283 | $2,631,662 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,111,793
- of which government grants
- $18,025,761
- Program service revenue
- $753,125
- Investment income
- $188,184
- Other revenue
- $133,389
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,413,242
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $249,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,854,760
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,085,731
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,218
- Accounting fees
- $119,191
- Occupancy
- $204,912
- Travel
- $285,917
- Depreciation
- $20,917
- Program services (functional)
- $19,358,368
- Management and general (functional)
- $957,390
- Fundraising (functional)
- $73,755
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,594,839
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,718,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,299,483
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,419,467
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,192,062
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,227,405
- Gross receipts
- $25,186,491
- Employees
- 118
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH SCHMIDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,859 | $29,959 |
| CANDACE DUERST | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $104,271 | $22,692 |
| YIMMA DAVILA CASTRO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BLANCHARD STEARNS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA MARCOE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRECIOUS WOODLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOSHIBA ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BARTHOLOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARA CARMONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA SPENCE-BROOKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX YSQUIERDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH SCHMIDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $131,191 | $26,014 |
| CANDACE DUERST | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $100,301 | $19,881 |
| STEPHANIE HARRISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK PERRIN | TREASURER (THRU DECEMBER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA MARCOE | TREASURER (BEG JANUARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WOOLDRIDGE | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU DECEMBER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOSHIBA ADAMS | SECRETARY (THRU DEC)/VP (BEG JAN) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRECIOUS WOODLEY | SECRETARY (BEG JANUARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BLANCHARD STEARNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA SPENCE-BROOKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX YSQUIERDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENUKA MAYADEV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BARTHOLOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YIMMA DAVILA CASTRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE PATTEN | DIRECTOR (THRU MID-DECEMBER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH SCHMIDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,382 | $22,062 |
| CANDACE DUERST | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $96,803 | $18,215 |
| STEPHANIE HARRISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK PERRIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WOOLDRIDGE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOSHIBA ADAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHAWNA GREEN | DIRECTOR THROUGH JANUARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENUKA MAYADEV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA SPENCE-BROOKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BARTHOLOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BLANCHARD STEARNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YIMMA DAVILA CASTRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA MARCOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNE PATTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRECIOUS WOODLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX YSQUIERDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TISCHA BROWN | DIRECTOR THROUGH AUGUST Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SROFFEL | DIRECTOR THROUGH NOVEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2908 MARKETPLACE DR STE 101, FITCHBURG, WI 53719-5318
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUTH SCHMIDT, 2908 MARKETPLACE DRIVE 101, FITCHBURG, WI 53719
- Signed the 990
- RUTH SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 240-9880
- Website
- WISCONSINEARLYCHILDHOOD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAWKINS ASH CPAS LLP
Mission
ADVANCING COMPREHENSIVE AND TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE.
Program accomplishments
- TEACH - THE T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOLARSHIP AND REWARD STIPEND PROGRAM PROMOTES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS THAT OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PAY MOST OF THE COSTS OF TUITION, BOOKS, TRAVEL, RELEASE TIME, AND A BONUS AFTER THE STUDENT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES A SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT, IN EXCHANGE FOR A COMMITMENT BY THE STUDENT TO REMAIN IN THEIR JOB FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME. WECA ADMINISTERS THIS PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) WITH FEDERAL FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DURING THE YEAR, WECA SERVED 978 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE T.E.A.C.H. PROGRAM. THE R.E.W.A.R.D. PROGRAM IS A COMPENSATION INITIATIVE THAT AWARDS STIPENDS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS BASED ON EDUCATION ALREADY ATTAINED AND YEARS WORKED IN THE FIELD. WECA ADMINISTERS THIS PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT WITH DCF WITH FEDERAL FUNDS FROM CCDF. WECA PROVIDED 12,101 STIPENDS THIS YEAR THROUGH THE STATEWIDE REWARD PROGRAM AND 984 STIPENDS THROUGH THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE WORKFORCE STIPEND PROGRAM.Expenses $9,839,670 · grants $7,717,056 · revenue $391,780
- SHARED SERVICES - THE WISCONSIN EARLY EDUCATION SHARED SERVICES NETWORK (WEESSN) OFFERS FREE, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE BUSINESS COACHING, TECH SOLUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, THE EDUCATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP), AND FOOD SYSTEMS INFORMATION. PROVIDERS BENEFIT FROM CUSTOMIZABLE TEMPLATES, TAX GUIDES, DISCOUNTING PURCHASING, AND A DIGITAL HIRING PLATFORM. WEESSN ALSO FEATURES A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POOL IN SELECTED REGIONS, A STATEWIDE LISTSERV, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS. WITH 2,866 PROGRAMS ENROLLED, WEESSN OFFERS STATEWIDE SUPPORT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, HELPING PROVIDERS ENHANCE SUSTAINABLITY, IMPROVE QUALITY, AND BETTER SERVE STAFF AND FAMILIES.Expenses $3,714,094 · grants $57,500
- CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - THE WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION'S (WECA) CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM HELPS PAY FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO CHILDREN IN REGULATED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM PAYS A FIXED AMOUNT FOR EACH MEAL AND SNACK SERVED THAT MEETS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S (USDA) STANDARDS. FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ARE TRAINED IN PROGRAM RULES AND PROPER NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN. DURING THE YEAR, WECA SERVED 555 FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN.Expenses $3,146,416 · grants $2,638,686
- OTHER DIRECT SERVICES - PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER DIRECT SERVICE PROJECTS INCLUDING A FARM TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROJECT IN MILWAUKEE GEARED AT SUPPORTING SOUND NUTRITION AT PARTICIPATING PROGRAMS AND OTHER ONSITE COACHING/MENTORING SERVICES FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.POLICY AND ADVOCACY - PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR GRASS ROOTS ADVOCACY COHORT, DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFANT/TODDLER POLICY PLATFORM FOR THE STATE WORKING WITH A STATE COLLABORATIVE TEAM AND ADVOCATING FOR THIS POLICY AGENDA, AND EFFORTS TO GAIN WORKFORCE FEEDBACK TO OUR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION'S PROFESSIONAL FRAMEWORK CALLED POWER TO THE PROFESSION. CONFERENCE AND TRAINING - PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES AND CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. EARLY HEAD START (EHS) WECA RECEIVED NOTICE OF AWARD TO PROVIDE EHS SERVICES TO 144 CHILDREN (0-3) ENROLLED IN 8 PARTNER EHS/CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN KEY ZIP CODES IN MILWAUKEE EFFECTIVE 8/1/25. WECA IS THE OHS GRANTEE AND CONTRACTS WITH THESE 8 PROGRAMS. THE MISSION OF EHS IS TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IT SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY, AND SAFE SERVICES THAT ENHANCE SCHOOL READINESS AND EMPOWER PARENTS IN THEIR ROLES AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS. THE WECA EHS MODEL IS A CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP MODEL. WECA SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT, CONTRACTS SERVICES WITH CHILD CARE PARTNERS, ENSURES EVERY EHS PARTNER IS ENROLLED IN WECA WEESSN SERVICES AND, REFERS PROGRAMS TO ALL APPROPRIATE WECA SERVICES NOT INCLUDING THE WECA FOOD PROGRAM. THE PRE-LICENSING PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO OPEN-LICENSED FAMILY OR GROUP CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN WISCONSIN'S NORTHERN AND SOUTH EAST DCF LICENSING REGIONS, COVERING 19 COUNTIES. TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS ASSIST WITH LICENSING REGULATIONS, SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND BUILDING CODES, POLICY, AND STAFFING, OFFERING IN-PERSON VISITS, BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN OPENING REGULATED CHILDCARE. THERE ARE 544 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY IN THE PRE LICENSING PROCESS. 14 IN THE NORTHERN REGION AND 530 IN THE SOUTH EAST REGION WITH SERVICES AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND HMONG.Expenses $2,658,188 · revenue $494,734
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 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1345572
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,718,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,186,491
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $25,186,491 | $20,389,513 | $13,718,950 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $36,738,209 | $32,747,382 | $9,594,839 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $32,628,472 | $32,508,855 | $6,699,945 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $18,171,141 | $17,240,597 | $3,468,945 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 39-1345572).
Questions about WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC is 39-1345572.
- Is WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION 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 WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC 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 WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RUTH SCHMIDT.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,859 (RUTH SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,186,491, expenses of $20,389,513 and total assets of $13,718,950 at year end.
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