Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America Inc.
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America Inc.
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More about this organization
Mission
The mission of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (and of the International Association for Steiner / Waldorf Early Childhood Education, of which it is a member) is to nurture a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven, based on an understanding of the healthy development of the child in body, soul and spirit, and on a commitment to protect and nurture childhood as the foundation for a truly human culture
About
Some of the activities of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association in recent years include the following:Research into the needs of children from birth to three, including networking with child care providers and the development of a national center for child care, parenting, and birth-to-three workParticipation in international forums for the development of Waldorf early childhood education, including conferences in England, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands and GermanyDevelopment of training programs for early childhood educators and child care providersPublication of a newsletter, Gateways, which appears twice each yearProfessional development retreats for faculty of early childhood teacher training programs and conferences for early childhood educatorsPublication and distribution of study materials for early childhood educators and parentsHosting an international conference for Waldorf early childhood educators from around the worldCollaborating with sister organizations such as the Association for Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the International Association for Steiner / Waldorf Early Childhood Education (IASWECE).Advice, mentoring and consulting visits to new Waldorf early childhood initiativeSSupport for social outreach programs working with children at risk such as the Sophia Project in Oakland, CACollaborative research projects: six-year-olds and first-grade readiness, therapeutic needs of the young child, the development of speech and movement in early childhood, and the renewal of Waldorf early childhood educational practice for the new millenniumDevelopment of mentoring and pedagogical advisory services
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The mission of the waldorf early childhood association of north america (and of the international association for steiner / waldorf early childhood education, of which it is a member) is to nurture a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven, based on an understanding of the healthy development of the child in body, soul and spirit, and on a commitment to protect and nurture childhood as the foundation for a truly human culture”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The mission of the waldorf early childhood association of north america (and of the international association for steiner / waldorf early childhood education, of which it is a member) is to nurture a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven, based on an understanding of the healthy development of the child in body, soul and spirit, and on a commitment to protect and nurture childhood as the foundation for a truly human culture”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of NY, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 285 HUNGRY HOLLOW ROAD, SPRING VALLEY, NY, 10977.
- The non-profit has a total of 9 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $15,363.
- The CEO remuneration policy within the organization is not established through a review and endorsement from a neutral party.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $249,950 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.