2020-09-30T14:18:37-07:00 2020-05-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600 Arlington TX 76011 990 2019-06-01 752334053 EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS EDUC 2148247940 2815 GASTON AVENUE DALLAS TX 75226 VICKIE ALLEN Executive Dir. 2020-09-30 true Amy Michie P00956657 8176498083 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z VICKIE ALLEN 2815 GASTON AVENUE DALLAS TX 75226 5282527 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. 33 33 47 100 0 4685651 5043312 113870 73525 112788 128599 -73106 -77367 4839203 5168069 240907 0 2725749 2776942 0 422255 1293467 1392387 4019216 4410236 819987 757833 6904639 7506611 438863 246688 6465776 7259923 X 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. true false 3487190 240907 73525 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 FOR 105 AFFILIATED CHILDCARE CENTERS. SERVING 8,271 CHILDREN, 1,565 TEACHERS, 531 CLASSROOMS, AND 155 CENTER DIRECTORS. EFS ALSO PROVIDED 12,136 HOURS OF ON-SITE MENTORING AND 26,605 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. 3487190 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 27 0 true 47 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 33 33 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X NANCY S FERGUSON 2148247940 2815 GASTON AVENUE DALLAS TX 75226 SAMANTHA MOYA-PARTIAL YEAR INT. EX. DIR. 40.00 0.00 X 106873 0 9006 NANCY FERGUSON DIR. OF FINANCE 40.00 0.00 X 96567 0 8709 VICKIE ALLEN Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 66891 0 3116 C VAN SHEETS-PARTIAL YEAR Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 29192 0 1790 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 BETH GOLD 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 PEGGY ALLISON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHY GOLDEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOB APPEL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA FRY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARNIE GLASER Director 1.00 0.00 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 RACHEL GOLDBERGER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROY JOHNSON Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUZANNE KEOHANE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRETT KIRSTEIN IMM PAST CHAIR. 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BILL MATTES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER MOSLE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL STOKE Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAULA MINNIS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN SELZER VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK REARDON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NORMA STONE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GIFFEN WEINMANN 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 Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDRA ESTESS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA GARTON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID MUNSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOYCE WRIGHT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY STANLEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 299523 22621 1 false false false DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY PO BOX 6013 CAROL STREAM IL 60197 SCHOOL SUPPLIES 102771 1 583730 4459582 8867 5043312 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 73525 73525 73525 128599 128599 0 0 0 0 37091 583730 114458 -77367 -77367 0 0 0 5168069 73525 51232 227407 227407 13500 13500 0 0 265790 77221 188569 0 2090212 1674851 137158 278203 8597 7694 22 881 219934 155048 49683 15203 192409 144159 25693 22557 0 6923 6923 12050 12050 0 0 0 82847 52465 12214 18168 24213 7045 916 16252 70344 56854 6656 6834 0 0 70002 48120 11615 10267 0 0 0 0 0 85846 68351 10563 6932 21669 17469 1633 2567 ENROLLMENT PROGRAM 429939 429939 MATERIALS TO CENTERS 269251 236139 14913 18199 EFS TRAINING ACADEMY 209768 208860 844 64 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 55758 37855 14260 3643 53777 24213 7079 22485 4410236 3487190 500791 422255 197634 354724 0 1390409 423178 0 0 0 0 950 6647 45246 13094 1734189 329220 1380222 1404969 3890178 5303999 0 0 0 0 6904639 7506611 188959 118154 249904 128534 438863 246688 X 5075368 6568701 1390408 691222 6465776 7259923 6904639 7506611 757833 36314 X false true X true false X 4378513 3480536 1922607 4685651 5043312 19510619 0 0 4378513 3480536 1922607 4685651 5043312 19510619 1389625 18120994 36144 68065 91604 112788 128599 437200 0 0 19947819 307458 0.90840 0.89450 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 201778 201778 1295121 199611 1095510 237290 129609 107681 1404969 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 128534 128534 X 5206533 36314 2150 38464 5168069 5168069 4412386 2150 2150 4410236 4410236 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, 2020. 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, 2020, 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 DALLAS LUNCHEON 567295 540788 26507 6120 26507 26038 45209 TARRANT LUNCHEON 53526 42942 10584 623 7500 2461 620821 583730 37091 6743 26507 33538 47670 114458 -77367 true 0 0 COVID RELIEF FUNDS 10 13500 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The maximum total award amount is $4,000 for a childcare center and $1,500 for home base providers currently within the EFS network. In order to be considered, a childcare provider and center must have a demonstrated commitment to high-quality, which is defined as a center or provider that meets one of the following conditions: 1) NAC (National Accreditation Commission) and/or NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Accreditation, 2) TRS (Texas Rising Star) 4 Star Designation, or 3) On Path for Quality (Further Defined TRS 3 Star or EFS Pre-Accredited Partner). The award amount is ultimately determined by the applicants current CCMS percentage and thus its present income, current enrollment, commitment to quality, and operational status. The EFS COVID-19 Childcare Relief Fund is only currently available to open, licensed, and high-quality childcare providers. Final decisions are achieved through consensus by the aforementioned committee. Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services Due to the Pandemic we established a COVID Relief Fund to financially assist EFS partner childcare and development centers. 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. UPON COMPLETION, THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. FOLLOWING THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL, THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH 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 COMPENSATION FOR EFS' CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WAS DETERMINED BY A SURVEY, A THIRD PARTY CONSULTING FIRM, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees COMPENSATION FOR EFS' OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WAS DETERMINED BY A SURVEY, A THIRD PARTY CONSULTING FIRM, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. 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 events is calculated as follows:Contributions from fundraising events reported on Part VIII, line 1c $ 583,730Gross income from fundraising events reported on Part VIII, line 8a 37,091Less: Direct costs of events reported on part VIII, Line 8b (114,458) Net economic benefit of fundraising events $ 506,363