2025-10-02T22:00:45-04:00 2024-12-31 203154588 HWA ALLIANCE OF CPA FIRMS INC 6100 OAK TREE BOULEVARD SUITE 200 Independence OH 44131 990 2024-01-01 341650004 CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY % NANCY MENDEZ CHIL 2165750061 6001 EUCLID AVENUE SUITE 200 CLEVELAND OH 44103 NANCY MENDEZ PRESIDENT AND CEO 2165750061 2025-10-02 true true JOHN R WRIGHT P00291948 8009133919 2025-10-02 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STARTING POINT 15093787 false X www.starting-point.org X 1990 OH PREPARING CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN EARLY EDUCATION AND BEYOND. STARTING POINT IS THE LEADING EXPERT IN QUALITY CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESOURCES IN NORTHEAST OHIO. 12 12 91 0 0 2422710 1844323 9910549 13149372 35 4996 24129 95096 12357423 15093787 0 0 5412728 6188629 0 3299 7395778 8487314 12808506 14675943 -451083 417844 7792218 7488895 4336032 3651466 3456186 3837429 PREPARING CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN EARLY EDUCATION AND BEYOND. STARTING POINT IS THE LEADING EXPERT IN QUALITY CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESOURCES IN NORTHEAST OHIO. false false 10416393 PROGRAM SERVICES - STARTING POINT WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH 0-12 IN ASHTABULA, CUYAHOGA, GEAUGA AND LAKE COUNTIES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPLY OF CHILDCARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; AND BY PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITY. STARTING POINT SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE CHILDCARE CRISIS THROUGH THE PROJECT CAPACITY FOR CARE: REBUILDING THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM. 2712761 OTHER SERVICES: FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS - STARTING POINT GIVES EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROFESSIONALS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION; START-UP AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE; GUIDANCE IN OBTAINING CREDENTIALS; CAPITAL LOANS AND GRANTS; A JOB BANK; RESOURCE LIBRARY AND ASSISTANCE IN ACCOMMODATING CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, HEALTH OR EMOTIANAL DISABILITIES. FOR THE COMMUNITY - STARTING POINT ENHANCES THE EARLY LEARNING AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EXPERIENCES OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PREPARING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION SHAPES EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME POLICIES; ASSESS NEEDS AND RESOURCES; EDUCATE AND CONSULT WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICIALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES; RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES AND ADVOCATE FOR GOOD LEGISLATION AND SUFFICIENT RESOURCES. 581808 FAMILY SERVICES - STARTING POINT SERVES AS AN INFORMATION HUB FOR FAMILIES. IT HELPS FAMILIES TO 1) FIND CONVENIENT CHILDCARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES AND OUT-OF SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 2) LEARN HOW TO CHOOSE QUALITY CHILD CARE AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES; 3) ACCESS SUBSIDIES OR SCHOLARSHIPS IF ELIGIBLE AND 4) SECURE CHILD CARE AND RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. 13710962 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 299 0 true 91 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false OH X NANCY MENDEZ 2165750061 6001 EUCLID AVENUE SUITE 200 CLEVELAND OH 44103 X NANCY MENDEZ PRESIDENT & CEO 37.50 0.00 X 166445 0 646 SUSANNAH MUSKOVITZ BOARD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ZULMA ZABALA BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HENRY WEST BOARD SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIN DEIMLING BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM MUNSON BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA FUENTES BOARD TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW R HERTZ BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERRI PURCELL BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW HANCULAK BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN HEXTER BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY WELLENER BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMY WILLEY BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARA STEINES NEWSTEAD BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA ROBINS BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ART TREUHAFT BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA ESTOK BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 166445 0 646 1 false true false 1844323 1844323 FESS AND GRANTS FROM GO 611710 13149372 13149372 13149372 4996 4996 0 SPECIAL EVENTS 900099 23504 23504 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 18094 18094 GAIN ON LITIGATION SETT 900099 53498 53498 95096 15093787 13249464 0 0 X 4680511 4481529 198982 1141632 1070872 70760 366486 350679 15807 3610964 3609664 1300 957642 837101 117947 2594 182226 176129 5597 500 225183 157735 67448 478185 453057 25128 410523 316647 93876 33890 27606 6284 140846 82439 58202 205 4259 4259 187812 187812 40464 39979 485 PROVIDERS INCENTIVES 1226 920 306 SPECIAL EVENTS 89284 77320 11964 AWARDS AND GRANTS 460944 460944 SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION 1500773 1500763 10 163093 67578 95515 14675943 13710962 961682 3299 X 849464 1813969 247544 244178 3354623 2548253 1135152 662215 167097 472937 3173490 2409558 7792218 7488895 1412520 936622 442504 442779 2481008 2272065 4336032 3651466 X 1979268 3587510 1476918 249919 3456186 3837429 7792218 7488895 417844 -36601 0 X X false true X true true true X 11433761 11513242 12256162 12333259 15046194 62582618 11433761 11513242 12256162 12333259 15046194 62582618 941189 61641429 2147 631 411 35 4684 7908 62590526 233905 0.98480 0.99990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 282593 229895 52698 852559 432320 420239 472937 CAPITAL LOAN AND GRANTS FUNDS 110175 OTHER ASSETS 27460 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 2270818 OTHER RECEIVABLES 1105 2409558 LEASE LIABILITY OPERATING CURRENT 192006 LEASE LIABBILITY FINANCE CURRENT 25962 LEASE LIABILITIES OPERATING 1986413 LEASE LIABILITY FINANCE 67184 LINE OF CREDIT 500 2272065 15093787 15093787 15093787 14675943 14675943 14675943 X false false false false false false NANCY MENDEZ PRESIDENT CEO 166445 646 167091 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW COMPLETED 990 PRIOR TO FILING. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD of DIRECTORS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b THE PRESIDENT AND CEO PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS TO THE BOARD CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHERS, WHILE THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 RELEVANT DOCUMENTS ARE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Not undergone required audits or steps for audit Part XII line 3b THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNDERGONE ALL REQUIRED AUDITS. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g PROFESSIONAL FEES AND CONTRACT SERVICES $957,642 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $121,357 MEMBERSHIP DUES $41,736 Part X response or note to any line in Part X OTHER ASSETS INCLUDE EMPLOYEE RECEIVABLES TOTALING $1,104.91 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024. THESE RECEIVABLES RELATE TO PAYROLL ADJUSTMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS RECORDED IN THE GENERAL LEDGER UNDER ACCOUNT 100-1201-1. THE BALANCE REMAINS OUTSTANDING AT YEAR-END.