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Educational First Steps

Educational First Steps

Dallas, TX 75226
Tax ID75-2334053

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,839,203

Expenses

$4,019,216

Website

educationalfirststeps.org

Mission

The mission of Educational First Steps is to create and support high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five.

About

EFS provided training, weekly on-site mentoring and consulting, scholarships toward courses in child development and education, books, supplies, field trips, computers and 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 6,800 children, 1291 teachers, and 155 center directors. In addition to 14,730 hours of on-site mentoring, 115 trainings were attended by 2,030 teachers and directors, 66 scholarships were provided.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Educational first steps' mission is to increase the availability of quality early childhood education for economically disadvantaged children. we help affiliate centers learn the key ingredients for quality early childhood education by providing training for directors and teachers, supplying quality learning tools and materials, and involving parents and families in their child's education.”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Educational first steps' mission is to increase the availability of quality early childhood education for economically disadvantaged children.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as TX.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 46 employees.
  • 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 greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $819,987.
  • The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 33 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1990.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $2,725,749 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $395,967 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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