Nonprofit · EIN 84-0632406
COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,525,090 | $6,397,424 | $2,127,666 | $7,150,720 | $488,880 | $6,661,840 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,430,814 | $6,420,202 | $10,612 | $4,791,489 | $307,381 | $4,484,108 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,149,767
- of which government grants
- $134,929
- Program service revenue
- $4,768,544
- Investment income
- -$439,981
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$444,517
- Net income from fundraising events
- $46,760
- Other revenue
- $46,760
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $162,696
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,913,035
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,810,625
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $272,912
- Travel
- $17,832
- Depreciation
- $18,001
- Program services (functional)
- $5,534,947
- Management and general (functional)
- $415,681
- Fundraising (functional)
- $446,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,791,489
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,150,720
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $488,880
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,661,840
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,319,574
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,919,940
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,741,900
- Gross receipts
- $9,028,783
- Employees
- 130
- Volunteers
- 92
- Year formed
- 1924
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Denson | CEO Officer | 40 | $134,889 | $27,807 |
| JESSE VICK | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,577 | $9,707 |
| Tammy Havens | chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Ragland | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Nutter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Roberson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY JARAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Layne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gonzales | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Brugger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Lawrence | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carissa Ruben | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Thatcher | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Dye | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LUKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Denson | CEO Officer | 40 | $134,329 | $26,010 |
| Cynthia Morgan | Employee (To 12/2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,238 | $1,143 |
| Susan RoseVP finTo 112023 | employee-consult(from 12/2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,518 | $10,519 |
| george luke | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Havens | vice chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Nutter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barb Aylward | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gonzales | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Jaray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Schroeder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Roberson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Layne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Ragland | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Brugger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janae Langreck | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Lawrence | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 104 E RIO GRANDE ST, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903-4010
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH DENSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH DENSON, 104 EAST RIO GRANDE ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth denson, CEO
- Phone
- (719) 632-1754
- Website
- WWW.EARLYCONNECTIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Sorren Inc
Mission
THE COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS, INC. DBA EARLY CONNECTIONS LEARNING CENTERS (THE CENTER)OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND cognitive development for children in the Pikes Peak Region. This includes education with an emphasis on literacy and language development, nutrition and health, all in partnership with families. The Centers' goal is to help each child grow physically, mentally and cognitively in an atmosphere of acceptance that helps build feeling of confidence and independence. Every effort is made to consider the whole child in all environmental experiences. Home Network of the Pikes Peak Region, LLC (the Home Network) is an affiliated program providing professional development, coaching and business support to improve quality of the early childhood education programs of its members.
Program accomplishments
- THE COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1897 TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES OF LIMITED MEANS AND WE REMAIN TRUE TO OUR MISSION. A SLIDING SCALE, BASED ON INCOME, IS USED TO DETERMINE PARENT FEES. OUR STUDENT POPULATION IS BOTH ETHNICALLY AND SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE. 80% OF OUR CHILDREN QUALIFY FOR THE COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 69% QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED COST MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM and 98% OF FAMILIES RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE.Expenses $5,534,947 · revenue $4,768,544
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
- 84-0632406
- 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
- 1934
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,150,720
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,028,783
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,525,090 | $6,397,424 | $7,150,720 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,430,814 | $6,420,202 | $4,791,489 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,057,726 | $6,080,025 | $4,692,692 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 84-0632406).
Questions about COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC
- What is the EIN of COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC is 84-0632406.
- Is COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1934.
- Are donations to COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS 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 COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC 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 COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC 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 COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELIZABETH DENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,889 (Elizabeth Denson, CEO).
- How much revenue does COLORADO SPRINGS CHILD NURSERY CENTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,525,090, expenses of $6,397,424 and total assets of $7,150,720 at year end.
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