EIN 65-1144775

Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (ELCSWFL)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
63
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida serves the families of Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. It is our goal to make certain that children ages birth to five and beyond, have access to high quality early education experiences to cultivate their natural enthusiasm for learning. Together, through collaboration with community organizations, business leaders and public schools we are building a solid foundation. By investing in Southwest Florida's greatest assets - children and families - we create a strong work force, benefiting our entire community for years to come.
Total revenues
$106,462,271
2023
Total expenses
$106,419,571
2023
Total assets
$6,983,374
2023
Num. employees
63
2023

Program areas at ELCSWFL

School readiness (sr) programs - empowers parents as a child's first teacher and helps them prepare their children to be ready for school through enrollment with sr providers. The providers offer developmentally appropriate curriculum; suitable staff to children ratios to ensure The success of each child; and The ability for parents to make an informed choice about The Early childhood program that best fits their family's need. The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida supports The state program in collier, glades, hendry and lee counties by contracting for subsidized child care services with 204 school readiness providers; providing training and technical assistance for sr providers; 9,517 children participated in The school readiness program.
Outreach & awareness: The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida supports The vpk program in collier, glades, hendry and lee counties by: monitoring contracted vpk child care providers for compliance with The statewide vpk contract and vpk providers under The redland christian migrant association including, but not exclusive to, assessment credentialling, class ratio as well as general health and safety requirements. Outreach activities and advertising to raise public awareness of The availability of The voluntary pre-kindergarten serving to promote enrollment of children in The vpk program.
Voluntary pre-kindergarten (vpk)- a legislatively mandated, statewide program designed to prepare every four-year-old and younger five-year-olds in Florida for kindergarten and build The foundation for their educational success. The vpk program gives each child an opportunity for preparation to perform better in school and throughout life through participation in vpk. Providers contract to assure high literacy standards, accountability, appropriate curriculum, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes, and qualified instructors. The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida supports The vpk program in collier, glades, hendry and lee counties by contracting for voluntary pre-kindergarten services and supporting The development of high quality vpk providers. The program is available for four and five-year-old children in 262 sites serving 7,726 children in our 4-county region.

Who funds Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (ELCSWFL)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Naples Children and Education Foundation (NCEF)See Part Iv$170,020
United Way of Charlotte CountyEarly Care$115,078
The United Way of Lee CountyAllocation for General Support$82,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at ELCSWFL

NameTitleCompensation
Melanie M. StefanowiczChief Executive Officer
Lugeenya BlackstockChief Financial Officer
Leona AdkinsCqo$89,813
Susan BlockPast Chief Executive Officer$142,596
Kelly RoyElc Interim Board Chair$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for ELCSWFL

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$106,430,686
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$31,585
Total revenues$106,462,271

Form 990s for ELCSWFL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $82,500 from The United Way of Lee County
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $115,078 from United Way of Charlotte County
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
EducationChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2675 Winkler Ave Rm/ste 300
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Metro area
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
County
Lee County, FL
Website URL
elcofswfl.org/ 
Phone
(239) 935-6100
Facebook page
ELCofSWFL 
Twitter profile
@elcswfl 
IRS details
EIN
65-1144775
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B01: Education Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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