2025-10-27T13:09:25-05:00 2024-12-31 460403496 CASEY PETERSON LTD 909 ST JOSEPH ST STE 101 RAPID CITY SD 57701 990 2024-01-01 460439068 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS EARL 6053426464 3645 STURGIS RD 110 RAPID CITY SD 577023452 AUTUMN GREGORY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6053426464 2025-10-24 1 1 KAYLA GIESEY CPA P01874520 6053481930 2025-10-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SHARON KALLEMEYN 3645 STURGIS RD 110 RAPID CITY SD 577023452 1890155 0 X WWW.EARLYCHILDHOODCONNECTIONS.COM X 1995 SD TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY WORKING WITH THE ADULTS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES. 4 4 17 0 0 0 1927637 1801395 69622 34019 31679 54480 -3165 261 2025773 1890155 521039 514946 0 0 712275 730182 0 0 25374 446064 585096 1679378 1830224 346395 59931 1608485 1703032 68845 103461 1539640 1599571 TO INCREASE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS' (HOME AND CENTER) AND PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ENABLE THEM TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. 0 0 912313 10601 34280 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOMES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS, AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. IN 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS IMPACTED 1,042 INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROVIDED 854 HOURS OF EDUCATION THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024. MANY PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE CLASS. 504345 504345 THE RAPID CITY STARTING STRONG INITIATIVE SEEKS TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP 3-AND 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN POVERTY ACCESS QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QUALIFIED PROGRAM PROVIDERS OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED $960,667 IN DONATIONS. IN 2024, $259,871 WAS USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY EDUCATION AND $244,474 WAS AWARDED TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES FOR QUALITY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS. 1416658 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 6053426464 3645 STURGIS RD 110 RAPID CITY SD 577023452 SHARON KALLEMEYN PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCIA BARNES VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JUDY DUHAMEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK STRACQUALURSI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AUTUMN GREGORY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 89616 0 3342 89616 0 3342 0 0 0 0 0 16667 879903 904825 1801395 ENRICHMENT FEES & TUIT 611710 34019 34019 34019 29155 29155 25325 0 25325 25325 25325 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 261 261 261 1890155 34280 0 54480 X 504345 504345 10601 10601 92958 79014 13944 503255 377442 125813 3175 2058 1117 84784 54959 29825 46010 29127 15807 1076 59866 59866 259990 253191 6799 5807 5807 31322 19828 10762 732 9849 6235 3384 230 84895 53744 29166 1985 21948 13894 7541 513 41489 41489 3125 3125 23072 14606 7926 540 14079 8913 4837 329 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 16382 16382 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 9343 5915 3210 218 PARENT RELATIONS 2666 2666 HONORARIUM 1263 1263 1830224 1416658 388192 25374 73315 184135 1469076 1433989 173379 89517 66041 83862 53 1046 1608485 1703032 36756 38521 32089 26330 0 38610 68845 103461 X 387128 228306 1152512 1371265 1539640 1599571 1608485 1703032 59931 0 X 0 0 1 1 X 1125144 1295346 1725275 1927637 1801395 7874797 1125144 1295346 1725275 1927637 1801395 7874797 3575679 4299118 4664 3995 4839 31679 29155 74332 275 653 2675 23 261 3887 7953016 189558 0.54060 0.56170 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 497 266 231 172882 89251 83631 83862 OVERDRAWN GRANT FUNDS PAYABLE TO GRANTOR 38610 38610 1 YMCA RAPID CITY 815 KANSAS CITY STREET RAPID CITY SD 57701 460227218 501(C)(3) 253251 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN CENTER 2225 EAST ST PATRICK RAPID CITY SD 57703 460351954 501(C)(3) 41274 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS ST ELIZABETH SETON PRESCHOOL 2101 CITY SPRINGS ROAD RAPID CITY SD 57702 460372011 501(C)(3) 56913 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS BANANA BUNCH CHILD CARE 924 EAST ST PATRICK RAPID CITY SD 57701 271962829 51123 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS DREAM KIDS PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER 2225 EAST ST PATRICK RAPID CITY SD 57703 460351954 11516 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS KYRA'S KIDDOS 4835 HANSEN LN RAPID CITY SD 57703 921464115 19994 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL CHILDCARE 4703 SOUTH CANYON RD RAPID CITY SD 57702 851462722 53735 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS LIL FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER 1620 CONCOURSE CT RAPID CITY SD 57703 933966861 16439 0 FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS 3 5 SUPPORT TO STARTING STRONG FAMILIES 6 8301 CASH PAID EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF FAMILY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 29 2300 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENTS THE 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT MEETING. THE FORM 990 IS THEN APPROVED OR MODIFIED IF DEEMED NECESSARY BEFORE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICER SIGNS AND SUBMITS THE FORM 990 TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION DETERMINES THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR'S WAGES BY REGIONAL WAGE STANDARDS. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST WAGES ARE BASED ON SCHOOL DISTRICT SALARIES. OTHER SALARIES ARE BASED ON EDUCATION, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND REGIONAL SALARIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT OR UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,799. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,799. PROGRAM SOFTWARE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 253,191. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 253,191.