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Georgia Foundation for Early Care and Learning

EIN 82-1606831 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CARE + LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO GEORGIA'S YOUNGEST LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH ESTABLISHED STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO EQUIP GEORGIA'S CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE.

Income
$490,825
Spending
$610,914
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$136,862, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $608,532 spent. THE GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CARE + LEARNING MAKES STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION TO HELP ENSURE ALL CHILDREN IN GEORGIA ARE PREPARED TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME OR LOCATION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY AND STAKEHOLDERS. SINCE 2017, THE FOUNDATION HAS RECOGNIZED GEORGIA'S PRE-K TEACHERS OF THE YEAR FROM PRIVATE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN 2021, WE BEGAN RECOGNIZING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR. IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, WE AWARDED WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING FIVE CATEGORIES: INFANT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, TODDLER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, PRESCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA PRE-K TEACHER OF THE YEAR (PRIVATE SCHOOL CATEGORY), AND GEORGIA PRE-K TEACHER OF THE YEAR (PUBLIC SCHOOL CATEGORY). AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIED A DIVERSE GROUP OF EDUCATORS WHO HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN. BY HIGHLIGHTING THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS, WE HAVE NOT ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT OF THESE EDUCATORS BUT ALSO INSPIRED OTHERS IN THE FIELD TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE. IN FY25, THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR FOUNDATION, WE ALSO PROVIDED EARLY LITERACY ALIGNMENT GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS ACROSS GEORGIA, PROVIDED FINANCIAL RELIEF TO CHILDCARE PROGRAMS ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE, AND FUNDED THE GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CABINET'S 2GEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. THIS 2GEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOSTERS CROSS-AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS, HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF WHOLE-FAMILY SUPPORT FOR 25-30 LEADERS WHO REPRESENT CABINET AGENCIES.

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 September 2017.

    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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