2014-02-03T15:22:37-06:00 2013-06-30 990 2012-07-01 273342489 KALAMAZOO COUNTY READY 4S KALA 2693669140 222 S WESTNEDGE AVE KALAMAZOO MI 49007 SHIRLEY JOHNSON 2693669140 2013-11-06 false 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X SHIRLEY JOHNSON 222 S WESTNEDGE AVE KALAMAZOO MI 49007 1567776 false X WWW.KCREADY4S.ORG X 2011 MI KC READY 4S PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LICENSED, PRIVATE PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDERS IN REACHING STANDARDS OF HIGH QUALITY UNDER MICHIGAN'S GREAT START TO QUALITY SYSTEM, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN, OFFERS TUITION SUPPORT TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES BASED ON INCOME FOLLOWING A SLIDING FEE SCALE. 15 15 0 43 0 1567316 0 460 0 1567776 402351 0 123147 0 31109 152111 677609 890167 893457 3290 890167 X KC READY 4S PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LICENSED, PRIVATE PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDERS IN REACHING STANDARDS OF HIGH QUALITY UNDER MICHIGAN'S GREAT START TO QUALITY SYSTEM, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN, OFFERS TUITION SUPPORT TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES BASED ON INCOME FOLLOWING A SLIDING FEE SCALE. false false 575510 402351 PROVIDED FULL OR PARTIAL TUITION ASSISTANCE TO 105 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN 1 OF 7 PRIVATE OR 2 PUBLIC HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS LOCATED IN KALAMAZOO, COUNTY. CONDUCTED KINDERGARTEN READINESS ASSESSMENTS (LITERACY, MATH AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT) TO BE USED TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN; CONDUCTED 6 PARENT/STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES WITH 219 PARTICIPANTS IN THE EVENTS; PROVIDED COACHING/MENTORING TO ASSIST LICENSED PRIVATE PRESCHOOL PROVIDERS TO REACH A 4 OR 5 STAR HIGH-QUALITY RATING UNDER MICHIGAN'S GREAT START TO QUALITY RATING & IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM. 575510 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true 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 true false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MI X X X SANDRA L STANDISH EDD 2693669140 222 S WESTNEDGE AVE KALAMAZOO MI 49007 SANDRA L STANDISH 40.00 X X 0 93000 0 SHIRLEY JOHNSON 3.00 X X 0 0 0 LYNNE COWART 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA NEWMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN FAUL 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL BRAUN 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM BARTIK 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT HAMET 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY JONES 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE LARSON 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET MCGLINCHEY 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARRIE PICKETT-ERWAY 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM TERRENTINE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLYE WOOD 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PHIL CARRA 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY MCCLAIN 1.00 X 0 0 0 93000 false false false CHILDCARE RESOURCES 268 E KILGORE RD STE D PORTAGE MI 49002 QUALITY CONSULT 130134 1 397176 1170140 1567316 460 460 1567776 460 X 402351 402351 93000 29640 33720 29640 27757 27757 1156 1156 1234 1234 3656 3656 130134 130134 740 370 370 4659 1780 1780 1099 38 38 100 100 1867 1867 897 897 STUDENT ASSESSMENTS 5887 5887 PARENT ENGAGEMENT 3447 3447 MISCELLANEOUS 686 34 652 677609 575510 70990 31109 79407 752918 58000 4999 1867 3132 0 893457 3290 0 3290 X 225084 665083 0 890167 0 893457 890167 X false true X true false X 1567316 1567316 1567316 1567316 43644 1523672 460 460 1567776 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4999 1867 3132 3132 1585776 18000 18000 1567776 1567776 695609 18000 18000 677609 677609 LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS THE LIKELIHOOD OF CHANGES BY TAXING AUTHORITIES IN ITS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS AND DISCLOSES POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT CHANGES THAT MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO OCCUR UPON EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN FILED RETURNS THAT REQUIRE DISCLOSURE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND AFTER COULD BE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL TAXING AUTHORITIES. true TUITION ASSISTANCE 105 402351 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 STUDENTS RECEIVING TUITION ASSISTANCE ARE MONITORED THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES INCOME REPORTING TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH, IF ANY, TUITION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED. TUITION ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDER. WHEN A CHILD IS NO LONGER ENROLLED AT A QUALIFIED PROVIDER, PAYMENT OF TUITION ASSISTANCE IS STOPPED. ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION KC READY 4S PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LICENSED, PRIVATE PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDERS IN REACHING STANDARDS OF HIGH QUALITY UNDER MICHIGAN'S GREAT START TO QUALITY SYSTEM, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN, OFFERS TUITION SUPPORT TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES BASED ON INCOME FOLLOWING A SLIDING FEE SCALE. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE BOARD TREASURER AND IS REVIEWED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C KALAMAZOO COUNTY READY 4S (KCR4S) PROVIDES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND KEY VOLUNTEERS (BOARD MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF STANDING BOARD COMMITTEES) ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. INDIVIDUALS ARE INSTRUCTED TO PROMPTLY NOTIFY KCR4S OF ANY PERCEIVED CONFLICT. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE TRACKED AND MONITORED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO MAKE KCR4S AWARE OF ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE AFTER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOCUMENT IS SIGNED. IF THERE IS A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION AROUND A GIVEN ISSUE, BUT IS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS PERFORMANCE AND PROPOSES COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND ALL OTHER POSITIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO PROPOSES BENEFITS PACKAGES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023, 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR A COPY MAY BE REQUESTED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G QUALITY CONSULTING 130,134 0 0 UNITED WAY OF THE BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO REGION 709 S WESTNEDGE AVE KALAMAZOO MI 49007 381359193 FISCAL AGT MI 501C3 7 N/A false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false UNITED WAY OF BC K'ZOO REGION C 397176 BALANCE OF ASSETS HELD UNITED WAY OF BC K'ZOO REGION O 123147 PER CONTRACT