Nonprofit · EIN 74-2992849
ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78746
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,465,236 | $1,503,189 | -$37,953 | $369,419 | $343,787 | $25,632 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,778,800 | $2,008,365 | -$229,565 | $275,619 | $143,451 | $132,168 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,679,847 | $1,704,838 | -$24,991 | $247,892 | -$13,159 | $261,051 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,285
- Membership dues
- $72,708
- Program service revenue
- $1,343,185
- Investment income
- $1,848
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,918
- Other revenue
- $23,918
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,700
- Other salaries and wages
- $368,875
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $526,156
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,274
- Occupancy
- $19,262
- Travel
- $20,252
- Depreciation
- $12,778
- Program services (functional)
- $1,357,222
- Management and general (functional)
- $134,804
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $275,619
- Total assets, end of year
- $369,419
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $343,787
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,632
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $46,389
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,632
- Gross receipts
- $1,497,373
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Buxton | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,538 |
| Lynette Galante | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Hornbeck | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tymothy Smith | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Margee Ready | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Zubeen Saeed | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Heather Mayo | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Slava Shevchenko | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lori Picklesimer | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alix Hall | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Brittney Luther | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Heather Torres | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Buxton | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,700 |
| Erin Schmidt | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $79,498 |
| Alix Hall | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynette Galante | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Torres | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Hornbeck | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margee Ready | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Rodriguez | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Zubeen Saeed | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tymothy Smith | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Slava Shevchenko | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittney Luther | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Picklesmier | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Heather Mayo | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Buxton | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $97,150 |
| Erin Schmidt | Director of Accreditation Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $75,000 |
| Alix Hall | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynette Galante | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Torres | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Hornbeck | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ronald McGuckin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon Hendricks | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margee Ready | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Rodriguez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Zubeen Saeed | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tymothy Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Slava Shevchenko | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bobette Thompson | Former Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittney Luther | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan Shannon Taylor | Former Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Swain | Former Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Collins | Former Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1250 S CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY BLDG 3, AUSTIN, TX 78746-6446
- In care of
- % LAURA LANDSMAN
- Signed the 990
- Brittney Luther, Treasurer
- Phone
- (512) 301-5557
- Return prepared by
- Solide Accounting
Mission
TO HELP CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE THEY PROVIDE TO THE PUBLIC, AND TO HELP MEMBERS BECOME BETTER CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS. THE ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE SKILLS OF OWNERS, DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, EMERGING LEADERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- Conferences and seminars to help child care providers improve the qualify of child care they provide to the public, and services to help members become better child care professionals.Expenses $746,697 · revenue $515,323
- Accreditation and on-site reviews of child care facilities to improve the consistency and professionalism in child care centers.Expenses $610,525 · revenue $827,862
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
- 74-2992849
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $369,419
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,497,373
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,465,236 | $1,503,189 | $369,419 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,778,800 | $2,008,365 | $275,619 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,679,847 | $1,704,838 | $247,892 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,226,322 | $1,181,653 | $480,141 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 74-2992849).
Questions about ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS
- What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS is 74-2992849.
- Is ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS 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 ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS 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 ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,538 (Lori Buxton, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,465,236, expenses of $1,503,189 and total assets of $369,419 at year end.
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