2023-01-19T14:17:13-08:00 2022-05-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600 Arlington TX 76011 990 2021-06-01 752334053 EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS EDUC 2148247940 2815 GASTON AVENUE DALLAS TX 75226 VICKIE ALLEN President & CEO 2023-01-19 true VICKIE ALLEN 999009999 Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2023-03-07 01:45:13Z VICKIE ALLEN 2815 GASTON AVENUE DALLAS TX 75226 10620929 false X WWW.EDUCATIONALFIRSTSTEPS.ORG X 1990 TX Educational First Steps (EFS) creates and supports high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five in low income and historically oppressed communities. 25 25 30 50 0 3613531 4964998 187025 35800 74606 57784 -93029 -22334 3782133 5036248 269751 86000 0 1761265 1823020 0 360234 1148579 915809 3179595 2824829 602538 2211419 8025845 9997512 118022 196946 7907823 9800566 Educational First Steps (EFS) creates and supports high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five in low income and historically oppressed communities. For over 30 years, EFS has transformed existing childcare centers into nationally accredited preschools in a period of 36-48 months at no cost to the centers or parents. By securing national accreditation, centers become highly respected preschools that are rooted fundamentally strong teaching pedagogy that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond; positioning them for long-term success. false false 1903500 86000 35800 EFS PROVIDED: WEEKLY VIRTUAL OR ON-SITE MENTORING AND CONSULTING, SCHOLARSHIPS TOWARD COURSES IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, FIELD TRIPS, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN ART, MUSIC, MATH AND SCIENCE, AND TARGETED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS PRESENTLY SERVES 4,869 CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE OF WHICH 3,407 ARE IN QUALITY AND/OR ACCREDITED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, 840 TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS, 102 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED-OPERATED PARTNER CENTERS, AND 108 LICENSED AND/OR REGISTERED HOME BASED PROVIDERS ACROSS 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH TEXAS. THE CHILDREN WE IMPACT ARE 49% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 30% LATINO, 12% CAUCASIAN, 3% ASIAN, AND 6% IDENTIFYING AS OTHER. EFS ALSO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ONSITE MENTORING, AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION TO TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS 14 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN DALLAS, TARRANT, COLLIN, JOHNSON, DENTON, AND GRAYSON COUNTIES. THESE CAREGIVERS, ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY WOMEN OF COLOR, LIVE IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOODS AS THE CHILDREN THEY TEACH, TYPICALLY HAVE A GED OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AND ARE PAID MINIMUM WAGE. 1903500 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 30 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 25 25 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X KEN GILLIAM 2148247940 2815 GASTON AVENUE DALLAS TX 75226 VICKIE ALLEN President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 161260 0 11393 REBECCA FARROW COO 40.00 0.00 X 107675 0 10100 DAVID SMITH CDO 40.00 0.00 X 98256 0 7484 DAISY CANO-ESPARZA CEIO 40.00 0.00 X 79854 0 8480 NANCY FERGUSON-PARTIAL YEAR CFO 40.00 0.00 X 78761 0 2763 KEN GILLIAM-PARTIAL YEAR CFO 40.00 0.00 X 48910 0 3574 ALICE BARNETT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WASAN ALFALAHI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARSHA BRITO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETE BROOKHART Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMY STEWART Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAIGE HENDRICKS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER MASSEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LOREE CULLUM Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NORMAN ROBBINS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN LAKE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CELESTE MOYA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET SHOUSE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKI VAN CLEAVE Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY NICKELL JACOBS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AUDREY DECHERD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROY JOHNSON Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BILL MATTES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHAUNETTA HEISKELL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL STOKE Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAULA MINNIS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK REARDON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET SPELLINGS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE LOCKHART Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE SMITH Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY STANLEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 574716 43794 2 false true false 0 802074 4162924 4964998 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 35800 35800 35800 57434 57434 0 0 0 5466423 5466073 350 350 350 96274 802074 118608 -22334 -22334 0 0 0 5036248 35800 35450 86000 86000 0 0 0 614759 326945 229257 58557 0 968854 611503 171900 185451 9504 7274 279 1951 92876 65466 15005 12405 137027 85239 33093 18695 0 9702 5627 3282 793 15680 9094 5305 1281 0 0 16795 16795 107941 80534 20385 7022 7654 380 33 7241 65019 52105 6386 6528 0 0 71489 60140 8919 2430 0 0 0 0 0 77291 60063 10915 6313 22536 15903 3979 2654 MATERIALS TO CENTERS 227000 227000 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 119513 81999 22914 14600 EFS TRAINING ACADEMY 64590 64590 ALL OTHER EXPENSES 46871 21548 5447 19876 63728 42090 7201 14437 2824829 1903500 561095 360234 256555 306682 0 964787 1023451 0 0 0 0 20119 8250 16859 72132 1798514 492714 1318766 1305800 5448759 7281197 0 0 0 0 8025845 9997512 91174 196946 26848 118022 196946 X 7026800 8175566 881023 1625000 7907823 9800566 8025845 9997512 2211419 -318676 X false true X true false X 1922607 4685651 5043312 3613531 4964998 20230099 0 0 1922607 4685651 5043312 3613531 4964998 20230099 1606927 18623172 91604 112788 128599 74606 57434 465031 0 0 20695130 471839 0.89990 0.87830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 201778 201778 1359446 272829 1086617 237290 219885 17405 1305800 X 4700777 -318676 -318676 5019453 16795 16795 5036248 2808034 2808034 16795 16795 2824829 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and has not been classified as a private foundation as defined in the IRC. Income generated from activities unrelated to the Organizations exempt purposes is subject to tax under IRC Section 511. The Organization had no unrelated business income for the years ended May 31, 2022. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal income tax. GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Organizations tax return and recognition of a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of May 31, 2022, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. false DIVING DEEP WITH MARK CUBAN 898348 802074 96274 96274 22334 898348 802074 96274 96274 22334 118608 -22334 X X X false false false false false false false false false VICKIE ALLEN President & CEO 136260 25000 3075 8318 172653 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE CPA FIRM THAT PERFORMED THE ANNUAL AUDIT.. An initial draft is reviewed by the Audit Committee Chair, Treasurer and Board Chair. The final draft is then presented to and approved by the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee recommends final board approval. Following Board approval, the form 990 is submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REVIEWED EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL BOARD ORIENTATION AND TRAINING MEETINGS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE SALARIES OF ALL OFFICERS AND AGENSTS ARE FIXED BY A WRITTEN RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS MADE AFTER A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA OR OTHER EVIENCE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE SALARIES OF ALL OFFICERS AND AGENSTS ARE FIXED BY A WRITTEN RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS MADE AFTER A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA OR OTHER EVIENCE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990, ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VIII INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS The net economic benefit from our fundraising event is calculated as follows:Contributions from fundraising event reported on Part VIII, line 1c $ 802,074Gross income from fundraising event reported on Part VIII, line 8a 96,274Less: Direct costs of event reported on part VIII, Line 8b (118,608) Net economic benefit of fundraising events $ 779,740