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Seminole County Coalition for School Readiness Inc

EIN 59-3664594 · Longwood, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY IN SEMINOLE COUNTY FOR INFORMATION REGARDING HIGH QUALITY SCHOOL READINESS AND CHILD CARE SERVICES WHICH ALLOW PARENTS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES WHEN SELECTING CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE PROFESSIONALS AND CONCERNED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO : ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SCHOOL READINESS SERVICES IN SEMINOLE COUNTY; PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF CRITICAL FACTORS REGARDING EARLY LEARNING; PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME CHILDREN TO ATTEND CHILD CARE CENTERS; AND INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL FOUR YEARS OLDS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY.

Income
$28.5 million
Spending
$28.8 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
23
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$141,654, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $11.4 million spent. VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN: VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK) IS A FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN RESIDING IN FLORIDA THE YEAR BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION USING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND PRACTICES. ELC SEMINOLE VERIFIES PARTICIPANT ELIGBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ISSUES A VPK CERTIFICATE WHICH IS USED TO REGISTER THE CHILD AT A VPK PROVIDER OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE FROM AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE CHILD CARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, OR FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS. IN 2024-2025, THE COALITION SERVED 3,043 CHILDREN UNDER THE VPK PROGRAM.
  2. $16.1 million spent. SCHOOL READINESS: THE SCHOOL READINESS (SR) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH THE COST OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE BASED ON EMPLOYMENT, PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION, SEEKING JOB SKILLS OR WITH CHILDREN AT RISK OF ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. THE SR PROGRAM SUPPORTS THESE FAMILIES IN ACCESSING QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 AND SERVICE FOR OUR CHILDREN THROUGH AGE TWELVE AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS. IT AFFORDS FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PREPARES THEIR CHILDREN FOR A PATH OF LEARNING IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. IN 2024-2025, THE COALITION SERVED 2,107 CHILDREN UNDER THE SR PROGRAM.
  3. $305,435 spent. OTHER: LOCAL MATCHING GRANTS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM.
  4. $194,829 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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