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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0624112

LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER

Tax-exempt · COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

Financials

$805K$766K2023$803K$794K2024$939K$910K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$938,855$909,871$28,984$360,710$43,992$316,718
December 31, 2024990$803,044$794,483$8,561$294,896$7,162$287,734
December 31, 2023990$804,589$765,997$38,592$291,458$12,285$279,173
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,440
Program service revenue
$838,034
Investment income
$5,875
Other revenue
$506

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$35,430
Other salaries and wages
$507,889
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$631,051
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,756
Occupancy
$147,810
Travel
$8,050
Depreciation
$4,513
Program services (functional)
$864,501
Management and general (functional)
$18,148
Fundraising (functional)
$27,222

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$294,896
Total assets, end of year
$360,710
Total liabilities, end of year
$43,992
Net assets, end of year
$316,718
Land, buildings and equipment
$43,917
Net assets without donor restrictions
$316,718
Gross receipts
$938,855
Employees
19
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
CO

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIA OSORIOExecutive Dir.
Officer
26$35,430
ARMANDO GUARDIOLACHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAYLOR SALVUCCISecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NAYELI LUNATreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
YESICA ACOSTAAT LARGE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIA OSORIOExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$39,723
ARMANDO GUARDIOLACHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICOLE HERINGSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NAYELI LUNABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAEL LOZANOTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIA OSORIOExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$39,338
ARMANDO GUARDIOLAChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
VERONICA RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
NICOLE HERINGSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
NAYELI LUNABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
JAEL LOZANOTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7420 NEWPORT ST, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022-1652
In care of
% MARIA E ESGUERRA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MARIA OSORIO, 7420 NEWPORT STREET, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Signed the 990
JESSICA GARCIA, Executive Dir.
Phone
(303) 288-9507
Return prepared by
Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING THE BEST QUALITY CARE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, WHEREBY EACH CHILD IS ENRICHED WITH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE CONDUCTIVE TO THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, CULTURAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Child Care Services: Little Giants Learning Center provides high-quality early childhood education and care for children in our community. Approximately 98% of our enrolled students receive subsidized care through the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) and the State of Colorados Universal Preschool Program. Our center is proud to be rated a Level 4 out of 5 by the Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement System, recognizing our commitment to excellence in early learning environments, curriculum, and family engagement. These programs make it possible for families with limited income to access affordable, reliable, and nurturing child care, ensuring that every child regardless of financial circumstances has the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
    Expenses $743,925 · revenue $838,034
  • Tuition Assistance Program: For families who earn above the CCCAP income threshold or whose children are ineligible for CCCAP due to citizenship requirements, Little Giants offers a Tuition Assistance Program. This program provides partial discounts to help bridge the affordability gap for working families who do not qualify for state-funded assistance but still need support. Through this initiative, Little Giants continues to uphold its mission of making early education accessible to all children in ourcommunity.
    Expenses $90,928 · grants $70,432 · revenue $68,469
  • Summer Program: The Little Giants Summer Program offers a variety of enriching experiences for children during the summer months. Designed to promote continued learning and engagement outside the traditional school year, the program includes hands-on educational activities, creative projects, field trips, and community outings. It provides a fun, safe, and stimulating environment that supports both academic retention and social-emotional development while families continue towork throughout the summer.
    Expenses $29,648

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0624112
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P33)
Assets (IRS master file)
$360,710
Income (IRS master file)
$938,855

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$938,855$909,871$360,710XML
990December 2024$803,044$794,483$294,896XML
990December 2023$804,589$765,997$291,458XML
990December 2022$643,533$727,952$243,040IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 81-0624112).

Questions about LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER

What is the EIN of LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER is 81-0624112.
Is LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER 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 LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARIA OSORIO.
Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,430 (MARIA OSORIO, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does LITTLE GIANTS LEARNING CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $938,855, expenses of $909,871 and total assets of $360,710 at year end.

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