FIRST CONNECTIONS FOR EARLY SUCCESS
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $440K · expenses $439K · assets $165K
- EIN
- 47-2749435
- Address
- 209 E CAWSON ST, HOPEWELL, VA 23860-2814
- NTEE code
- B21 Kindergarten, Preschool, Nursery School, Early Admissions (Education) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 2015 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO ASSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN LIVING IN THE GEOPGRAPHIC AREA IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VA THAT INCLUDES CITY OF HOPEWELL, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, SUSSEX COUNTY, DINWIDDIE COUNTY, SURRY COUNTY, GREENSVILLE COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF EMPORIA, RECEIVE THE BEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ARE PREPARED ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND MENTALLY FOR KINDERGARTEN.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 32 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
32 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Barringer | DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Penny Brooks | PRESIDENT | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shewanda Edwards | DIRECTOR | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Hamlin | VICE PRESIDE | 2015-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stacie Parham Harris | DIRECTOR | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joyce Jones | DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Bertha Judge | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lee Mahaney | TREASURER | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angela Mitchell | DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rufus Tyler | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Dr Ed Daley (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Natachia Randles (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ray Spicer (former) | PRESIDENT | 2015-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Norris Stevenson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alison Noble (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Tonjia Mccollum (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Pennycuff (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Winfield (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Scruggs (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Holtkamp (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Shel Douglas (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Rev Marcus Campbell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rose Mastracco (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Dr Angela Wilson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Dr Kim Evans (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kari Weston (former) | PRESIDENT | 2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Serbrenia Sims (former) | OFFICER | 2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shikee Franklin (former) | TREASURER | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Scott Firestine (former) | PRESIDENT | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melinda Sexton (former) | SECRETARY | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Belinda Hooper (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Libby Vinsh (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BERTHA JUDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2023 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BERTHA JUDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2022 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR ED DALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATACHIA RANDLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY SPICER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NORRIS STEVENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2021 · 12 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALISON NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| RAY SPICER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NORRIS STEVENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2020 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED DALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATACHIA RANDLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY SPICER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NORRIS STEVENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2019 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED DALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BERTHA JUDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONJIA MCCOLLUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATACHIA RANDLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY SPICER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2018 · 14 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAY SPICER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA PENNYCUFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA WINFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED DALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONJIA MCCOLLUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM SCRUGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE PARHAM HARRIS | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PENNY BROOKS | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEWANDA EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV MARCUS CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY SPICER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA PENNYCUFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEL DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA WINFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED DALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LEE MAHANEY | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONJIA MCCOLLUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HOLTKAMP | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| TINA BARRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 17 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV MARCUS CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR KIM EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY SPICER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARI WESTON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROSE MASTRACCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| SERBRENIA SIMS | OFFICER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM SCRUGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA PENNYCUFF | VICE-PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHEL DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LISA WINFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED DALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| RUFUS TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LEE MAHANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONJIA MCCOLLUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HOLTKAMP | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2015 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT FIRESTINE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIKEE FRANKLIN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MELINDA SEXTON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BELINDA HOOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REV MARCUS CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR KIM EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY SPICER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LIBBY VINSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HAMLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $439,883 | $439,468 | $164,966 | $159,133 | $439,671 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $346,898 | $409,547 | $164,599 | $158,718 | $341,782 | $4,965 | - | 0 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $526,700 | $447,914 | $229,629 | $221,367 | $481,429 | $45,189 | - | 0 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $865,017 | $918,126 | $151,064 | $142,581 | $818,794 | $46,115 | - | 0 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,803,805 | $1,804,430 | $309,133 | $195,690 | $1,746,958 | $56,736 | - | 0 | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $349,248 | $360,750 | $202,130 | $196,315 | $298,529 | $50,637 | - | 0 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $262,413 | $305,879 | $213,331 | $207,817 | $211,182 | $51,137 | - | 0 | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $332,933 | $263,812 | $259,442 | $251,283 | $280,553 | $52,308 | - | 0 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $405,410 | $325,507 | $213,816 | $182,162 | $256,956 | $148,365 | - | 0 | - |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $420,426 | $318,167 | $141,346 | $102,259 | $252,818 | $167,562 | - | 0 | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- VIRGINIA HEAD START ASSOCIATION INC Ashland, VA · 1 person in common (Joyce Jones)
- SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA EDUCATION CENTER Emporia, VA · 1 person in common (Rufus Tyler)
Funders of this organization
11 grantors reported grants to this organization, $3,853,973 in all, tax years 2016 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION | $2,542,674 | 7 | $58,744 | 2022 | 2016-2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $345,000 | 7 | $55,000 | 2024 | 2018-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| OBICI HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC | $259,246 | 4 | $118,755 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FIRST CONNECTIONS FOR EARLY SUCCESS” | show |
| JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION SUPPORT FUND INC | $252,000 | 9 | $16,000 | 2025 | 2016-2019, 2021-2025 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| SHARE OUR STRENGTH | $151,225 | 1 | $151,225 | 2020 | 2020 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| VIRGINIA NONPROIT HOUSING COALITION | $80,000 | 2 | $60,000 | 2018 | 2017-2018 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| CAMERON FOUNDATION | $78,030 | 2 | $45,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FIRST CONNECTIONS CLTN FOR EARLY SUCCESS” | show |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND | $75,000 | 3 | $25,000 | 2021 | 2019-2021 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| EARLY IMPACT VIRGINIA | $37,658 | 2 | $12,927 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| ROBINS FOUNDATION | $23,000 | 1 | $23,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FIRST CONNECTIONS FOR EARLY SUCCESS” | show |
| UNITED WAY OF HOPEWELL - PRINCE GEORGE | $10,140 | 1 | $10,140 | 2019 | 2019 | Public charity | Exact | show |
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| GLOUCESTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL | VA | B21 | $443,830 | $457,466 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| Family Development Center of Virginia Inc | VA | B21 | $359,951 | $336,898 | Executuve Director | $30,000 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE OFFRANKTOWN | VA | B21 | $529,449 | $436,217 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ST MARYS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | VA | B21 | $480,546 | $472,559 | Executive Director | $41,254 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NEW TOWN SCHOOL | VA | B21 | $406,492 | $379,644 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JUNIOR ACADEMY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS | VA | B21 | $409,214 | $493,806 | Secretary | $40,120 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SLEEPY HOLLOW PRESCHOOL INC | VA | B21 | $382,237 | $382,437 | Director | $43,486 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CROZET AVENUE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL | VA | B21 | $357,987 | $314,491 | School Director | $37,416 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x, same state |
| EARLY FOUNDATIONS INC | PA | B21 | $354,551 | $372,009 | President | $15,261 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x |
| ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING INC | CA | B21 | $461,683 | $413,961 | CEO | $28,792 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x |
| MARSHALL FIRST STEP ACADEMY | IL | B21 | $520,698 | $619,512 | Executive Director | $22,802 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x |
| EARLY EDUCATION COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL | AZ | B21 | $449,967 | $468,927 | Executive Director | $55,311 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x |
| SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS EARLY LEARNING CENTER | TX | B21 | $336,330 | $467,292 | DIRECTOR | $35,770 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x |
| STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC | VT | B21 | $378,669 | $413,867 | EXECUTIVE DI | $49,798 | Same NTEE code B21, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $439,468 spent · pay $73,633 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $191,686 | $191,686 | - | - | 43.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $143,515 | $143,515 | - | - | 32.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $57,500 | $31,625 | $11,500 | $14,375 | 13.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $13,755 | $13,755 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Other employee benefits | $10,635 | $5,849 | $2,127 | $2,659 | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,314 | $2,373 | $863 | $1,078 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | APPLICATION FEES - CDA | $4,075 | $4,075 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Travel | $3,460 | $3,460 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $2,967 | $901 | $2,010 | $56 | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $2,295 | $2,020 | $275 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SUBSCRIPTIONS - ASQ | $2,139 | $2,139 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Insurance | $1,866 | - | $1,866 | - | 0.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $1,184 | $651 | $237 | $296 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $52 | - | $52 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $25 | - | $25 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $439,468 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $409,547 spent · pay $75,346 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $176,851 | $176,851 | - | - | 43.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $132,995 | $132,995 | - | - | 32.5% |
| Other salaries and wages | $57,500 | $31,625 | $11,500 | $14,375 | 14.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $10,530 | $5,792 | $2,106 | $2,632 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | APPLICATION FEES - CDA | $5,350 | $5,350 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Office expenses | $5,210 | $524 | $4,660 | $26 | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,315 | $2,373 | $863 | $1,079 | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $3,984 | $1,140 | $2,844 | - | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,001 | $1,651 | $600 | $750 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD/MEALS | $2,985 | $312 | $2,673 | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $2,225 | $2,225 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Fees: legal | $1,635 | - | $1,635 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,100 | - | $1,100 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $1,060 | $785 | $275 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $806 | $560 | $167 | $79 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $409,547 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $447,914 spent · pay $77,093 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $238,711 | $238,711 | - | - | 53.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $106,658 | $106,658 | - | - | 23.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $57,500 | $31,625 | $11,500 | $14,375 | 12.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $12,196 | $6,708 | $2,439 | $3,049 | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $5,544 | $5,405 | $139 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $4,588 | $4,588 | - | - | 1.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,396 | $2,418 | $879 | $1,099 | 1.0% | |
| Office expenses | $4,200 | $2,963 | $1,205 | $32 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | APPLICATION FEES - CDA | $3,350 | $3,350 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,001 | $1,651 | $600 | $750 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,200 | - | $2,200 | - | 0.5% | |
| All other expenses | $1,698 | $716 | $982 | - | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $1,558 | - | $1,558 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MARKETING-PROMO ITEMS | $1,480 | $1,480 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Fees: legal | $815 | - | $815 | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $19 | $9 | $10 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $447,914 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $918,126 spent · pay $79,457 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $298,542 | $298,542 | - | - | 32.5% | |
| Other (as described) | READY REGIONS-PREPD SLOTS | $283,800 | $283,800 | - | - | 30.9% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $159,344 | $159,344 | - | - | 17.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,712 | $32,842 | $11,942 | $14,928 | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $41,474 | $41,474 | - | - | 4.5% |
| All other expenses | $22,074 | $21,824 | $250 | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | READY REGS-ADMINISTRATIVE | $20,000 | $20,000 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Other employee benefits | $11,457 | $6,301 | $2,292 | $2,864 | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $7,424 | $7,424 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,574 | $2,515 | $915 | $1,144 | 0.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,714 | $2,043 | $743 | $928 | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,959 | $2,419 | $513 | $27 | 0.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,507 | - | $1,507 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,050 | - | $1,050 | - | 0.1% | |
| Information technology | $495 | $247 | $248 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $918,126 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $1,804,430 spent · pay $74,251 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | READY REGIONS-PREPD SLOTS | $1,060,000 | $1,060,000 | - | - | 58.7% |
| Fees: other services | $301,681 | $301,681 | - | - | 16.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $245,743 | $245,743 | - | - | 13.6% |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $70,999 | $70,999 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $55,000 | $30,250 | $11,000 | $13,750 | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | READY REGS-ADMINISTRATIVE | $31,100 | $31,100 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Other employee benefits | $11,486 | $6,317 | $2,297 | $2,872 | 0.6% | |
| All other expenses | $10,727 | $10,477 | $250 | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $5,710 | $3,269 | $2,428 | $13 | 0.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,212 | $4,212 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,553 | $1,954 | $711 | $888 | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $2,944 | $2,944 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $275 | - | $275 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,804,430 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $360,750 spent · pay $73,590 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $219,941 | $218,433 | $1,508 | - | 61.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $55,000 | $30,250 | $11,000 | $13,750 | 15.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $33,145 | $32,083 | $1,062 | - | 9.2% |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $11,171 | $11,171 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Other employee benefits | $10,759 | $5,917 | $2,152 | $2,690 | 3.0% | |
| Travel | $9,230 | $9,230 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD/MEALS | $5,505 | $2,491 | $3,014 | - | 1.5% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,212 | $2,317 | $842 | $1,053 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,619 | $1,990 | $724 | $905 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MARKETING-PROGRAMS | $3,026 | $3,026 | - | - | 0.8% |
| All other expenses | $2,565 | $2,275 | $290 | - | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $1,431 | $482 | $919 | $30 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $552 | - | $552 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $319 | - | $319 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $275 | - | $275 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $360,750 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $305,879 spent · pay $70,550 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $187,894 | $181,894 | $6,000 | - | 61.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $52,744 | $29,009 | $10,549 | $13,186 | 17.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $23,161 | $23,161 | - | - | 7.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $10,319 | $5,675 | $2,064 | $2,580 | 3.4% | |
| Travel | $10,053 | $10,053 | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,047 | $2,226 | $809 | $1,012 | 1.3% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,440 | $1,892 | $688 | $860 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | APPLICATION FEES - CDA | $2,125 | $2,125 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | MARKETING-BROCHURES | $1,999 | $1,999 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,873 | - | $1,873 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD/MEALS | $1,768 | $420 | $1,348 | - | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $1,711 | $1,628 | $83 | - | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $1,547 | - | $1,547 | - | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $1,334 | $371 | $940 | $23 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $589 | - | $589 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $275 | - | $275 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $305,879 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $263,812 spent · pay $104,084 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $113,598 | $113,598 | - | - | 43.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $84,730 | $55,727 | $16,172 | $12,831 | 32.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $18,843 | $18,843 | - | - | 7.1% |
| Travel | $10,070 | $10,070 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $9,250 | $6,084 | $1,765 | $1,401 | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,506 | $4,279 | $1,242 | $985 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD/MEALS | $4,797 | $1,164 | $3,633 | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | MARKETING-BROCHURES | $3,935 | $3,935 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,598 | $2,366 | $687 | $545 | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $2,891 | $2,891 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | SUBSCRIPTIONS | $2,069 | - | $2,069 | - | 0.8% |
| Fees: legal | $1,183 | - | $1,183 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $950 | - | $950 | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $696 | - | $696 | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $696 | $558 | $103 | $35 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $263,812 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $325,507 spent · pay $98,067 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $142,522 | $139,022 | $3,500 | - | 43.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,400 | $52,138 | $15,186 | $12,076 | 24.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $31,088 | $31,088 | - | - | 9.6% |
| Other (as described) | MARKETING - DIGITAL | $11,779 | $11,779 | - | - | 3.6% |
| All other expenses | $11,375 | $10,607 | $768 | - | 3.5% | |
| Travel | $10,542 | $10,542 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $9,397 | $6,171 | $1,797 | $1,429 | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $7,696 | $7,696 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $6,396 | $4,200 | $1,223 | $973 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | TUITION-COLLEGE TO SCH | $5,093 | $5,093 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Office expenses | $3,126 | $486 | $2,640 | - | 1.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $2,874 | $1,887 | $550 | $437 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,300 | - | $2,300 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,225 | - | $1,225 | - | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $614 | - | $614 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $80 | - | $80 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $325,507 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $318,167 spent · pay $101,671 · grants $0 · events $1,036
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $140,040 | $140,040 | - | - | 44.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $83,272 | $55,351 | $15,578 | $12,343 | 26.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM MATERIALS | $41,308 | $41,308 | - | - | 13.0% |
| All other expenses | $11,027 | $4,664 | $6,363 | - | 3.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $8,377 | $5,568 | $1,567 | $1,242 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $7,116 | $7,116 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $6,332 | $4,209 | $1,185 | $938 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | TUITION | $4,922 | $4,922 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $4,050 | - | - | $4,050 | 1.3% |
| Pension plan contributions | $3,690 | $2,453 | $690 | $547 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $3,022 | $1,511 | $1,511 | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,908 | - | $1,908 | - | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,036 | - | $1,036 | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $816 | $305 | $511 | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $733 | - | $733 | - | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $518 | $518 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $318,167 | 100% |
State business registration
- First Connections for Early Success VA, Nonstock corporation, Active (Active and In Good Standing), formed 2015-01-28
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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