Nonprofit · EIN 46-0439068
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS
Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,890,155 | $1,830,224 | $59,931 | $1,703,032 | $103,461 | $1,599,571 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,025,773 | $1,679,378 | $346,395 | $1,608,485 | $68,845 | $1,539,640 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,801,395
- of which government grants
- $879,903
- Program service revenue
- $34,019
- Investment income
- $54,480
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $25,325
- Other revenue
- $261
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $514,946
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,958
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $730,182
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $59,866
- Occupancy
- $84,895
- Travel
- $21,948
- Depreciation
- $23,072
- Program services (functional)
- $1,416,658
- Management and general (functional)
- $388,192
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,374
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,608,485
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,703,032
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $103,461
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,599,571
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $83,862
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $228,306
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,371,265
- Gross receipts
- $1,890,155
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN GREGORY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,616 | $3,342 |
| SHARON KALLEMEYN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA BARNES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY DUHAMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK STRACQUALURSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN GREGORY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,918 | $2,670 |
| MARCIA BARNES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KALLEMEYN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY DUHAMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK STRACQUALURSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3645 STURGIS RD STE 110, RAPID CITY, SD 57702-0339
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON KALLEMEYN, 3645 STURGIS RD 110, RAPID CITY, SD 577023452
- Signed the 990
- AUTUMN GREGORY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (605) 342-6464
- Return prepared by
- CASEY PETERSON LTD
Mission
TO INCREASE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS' (HOME AND CENTER) AND PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ENABLE THEM TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOMES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS, AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. IN 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS IMPACTED 1,042 INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDED 854 HOURS OF EDUCATION THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024. MANY PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE CLASS.Expenses $912,313 · grants $10,601 · revenue $34,280
- THE RAPID CITY STARTING STRONG INITIATIVE SEEKS TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP 3-AND 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN POVERTY ACCESS QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QUALIFIED PROGRAM PROVIDERS OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED $960,667 IN DONATIONS. IN 2024, $259,871 WAS USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY EDUCATION AND $244,474 WAS AWARDED TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES FOR QUALITY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS.Expenses $504,345 · grants $504,345
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
- 46-0439068
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,703,032
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,890,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,890,155 | $1,830,224 | $1,703,032 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,025,773 | $1,679,378 | $1,608,485 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,755,279 | $1,495,288 | $1,249,469 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 46-0439068).
Questions about EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS
- What is the EIN of EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS is 46-0439068.
- Is EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHARON KALLEMEYN.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,616 (AUTUMN GREGORY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,890,155, expenses of $1,830,224 and total assets of $1,703,032 at year end.
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