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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5170404

FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PALMETTO, FL 34220

Financials

$266K$291K2022$243K$296K2023$328K$313K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$328,000$313,262$14,738$194,913$22,821$172,092
June 30, 2024990$243,156$295,884-$52,728$190,067$32,713$157,354
June 30, 2023990$265,502$290,811-$25,309$254,093$44,011$210,082
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$325,000
of which government grants
$325,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$100,450
Other salaries and wages
$119,059
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$253,511
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,160
Occupancy
$1,861
Travel
$23,103
Program services (functional)
$282,512
Management and general (functional)
$30,750

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$190,067
Total assets, end of year
$194,913
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,821
Net assets, end of year
$172,092
Net assets without donor restrictions
$172,092
Gross receipts
$328,000
Employees
3
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIE O'CONNELLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$100,450
MARC GILNER ESQBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANNE KOPCZYNSKITREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANA DILLSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
RODNEY ANDREASENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIE O'CONNELLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$103,000
MARC GILNER ESQBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DIANNE KOPCZYNSKITREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANA DILLSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0.75$0
RODNEY ANDREASENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL SHARFFEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARIE O'CONNELLKEY EMPLOYEE
Officer
40$0
MARC GILNER ESQBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANNE KOPCZYNSKITREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANA DILLSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
RODNEY ANDREASENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA GURITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1453, PALMETTO, FL 34220-1453
In care of
% PAUL A SHARFF
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
600 8TH AVE WEST, PALMETTO FL 34221
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARIE O'CONNELL, PO BOX 1453, PALMETTO, FL 34220
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
PAUL SHARFF, 600 8TH AVE WEST, PALMETTO FL 342210000
Signed the 990
MARIE O'CONNELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(941) 900-4233
Return prepared by
MKA ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE UNIQUE SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF MANATEE COUNTY AND STATEWIDE, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PEARLS SERVES THE YOUNGEST CHILDREN IN FLORIDA BY PROVIDING VALUABLE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO THOSE WHO PROTECT THEM DURING SCHOOLTIME EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. THE PEARLS TEAM DELIVERS VALUABLE TRAINING, PROVIDES AWARENESS OF POTENTIAL DANGERS, AND ENCOURAGES PLANNING FOR INCREASED SAFETY IN SCHOOLS. IN A FREE, TWO-HOUR SESSION, THE TEAM TEACHES YOUR STAFF ABOUT OPTIONS AND HOW A CAREFULLY CONSIDERED PLAN OF ACTION IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THEMSELVES AND THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE.
    Expenses $269,055
  • PAUL SHARFF AND HARRY KINNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN MANATEE, PROMISING YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SUPPORTED IN THEIR QUEST TO JOIN THE NOBLE EDUCATION PROFESSION. AS THEY SERVE IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD, THEY WILL BE HELPING TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF OTHERS JUST AS THIS SUPPORT WILL CHANGE THEIRS.
    Expenses $13,457

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-5170404
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
2017
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$194,913
Income (IRS master file)
$328,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$328,000$313,262$194,913XML
990June 2024$243,156$295,884$190,067XML
990June 2023$265,502$290,811$254,093XML
990June 2022$499,671$449,863$313,172IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: PAUL SHARFF
June 30, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-5170404).

Questions about FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION is 81-5170404.
Is FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARIE O'CONNELL.
Who are the officers and directors of FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,450 (MARIE O'CONNELL, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $328,000, expenses of $313,262 and total assets of $194,913 at year end.

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