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Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc

EIN 65-1060848 · Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COALITION'S MISSION IS TO LEAD AND SUPPORT THE EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE AND DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO YOUNG CHILDREN, ACCESSIBLE TO ALL ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN BROWARD COUNTY.

Income
$174.9 million
Spending
$175.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
229
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$243,429, ceo/executive director

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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 95% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $115.7 million spent. THE COALITION ADMINISTERS THE SCHOOL READINESS (SR) PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PREPARE YOUNG CHILDREN TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO SCHOOL AND ALSO HELP CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR CHILDREN IN LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE SR PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE FOSTER CARE OR CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES RECEIVING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) SERVICES, AND CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. ELIGIBLE CHILDREN MAY RECEIVE SERVICES FROM BIRTH TO AGE 12.
  2. $38.3 million spent. THE COALITION ADMINISTERS ACCESS TO FLORIDA'S VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK) EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN BROWARD COUNTY, WHICH ARE FREE FOR ALL 4-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN RESIDING IN FLORIDA REGARDLESS OF INCOME.
  3. $6.7 million spent. QUALITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES: THE COALITION IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATING IN THE SR AND VPK PROGRAMS DELIVER HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO CHILDREN. THE COALITION USES THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT SCORING SYSTEM (CLASS) TO ASSESS AND SCORE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. COALITION STAFF USE CLASS SCORE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT PROVIDERS AND HELP IMPROVE HOW TEACHERS INTERACT WITH CHILDREN WITH INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCE BASED STRATEGIES. GROUP TRAININGS ON A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO CENTER DIRECTORS AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR. THE DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT TEAM OFFERS HANDS-ON DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROVIDERS FACED WITH CHALLENGING CHILD BEHAVIORSIN THEIR CLASSROOMS. THEY ALSO FACILITATE REFERRALS TO AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE ENHANCED SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  4. $9.7 million spent. ELIGIBILITY, PROVIDER RELATIONS AND PAYMENTS - THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDES PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION, PROVIDER CONTRACTING AND PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES. THE ELC OFFERS CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES(CCR&R), A FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR ALL FAMILIES IN BROWARD COUNTY. CCR&R ASSISTS PARENTS WITH CUSTOMIZED SEARCHES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT CHOOSING CHILD CARE OR PARENTING, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES ABOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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