2026-05-12T15:39:49+00:00 2025-06-30 580692043 Mauldin & Jenkins LLC 200 Galleria Parkway Suite 1700 Atlanta GA 30339 990 2024-07-01 821606831 Georgia Foundation for Early Care and Learning Inc GEOR 4044636503 2 MLK Jr Dr SE 754 Atlanta GA 30334 AMY M JACOBS Board Chair 4044636503 2026-05-12 true true Mary Jo Alexander P00002534 7709558600 2026-05-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z AMY M JACOBS 2 MLK Jr Dr SE 754 Atlanta GA 30334 490825 false X WWW.GAEARLYED.ORG X 2017 GA THE GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CARE + LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO GEORGIA'S YOUNGEST LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH ESTABLISHED STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN ORDER TO DRIVE GEORGIA'S CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE. 12 12 1 12 0 441831 490825 0 0 0 0 0 0 441831 490825 222292 584202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85118 26712 307410 610914 134421 -120089 346511 232019 0 5597 346511 226422 THE GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CARE + LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO GEORGIA'S YOUNGEST LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH ESTABLISHED STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO EQUIP GEORGIA'S CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE. false false 608532 584202 THE GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CARE + LEARNING MAKES STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION TO HELP ENSURE ALL CHILDREN IN GEORGIA ARE PREPARED TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME OR LOCATION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION INDUSTRY AND STAKEHOLDERS. SINCE 2017, THE FOUNDATION HAS RECOGNIZED GEORGIA'S PRE-K TEACHERS OF THE YEAR FROM PRIVATE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN 2021, WE BEGAN RECOGNIZING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR. IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, WE AWARDED WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING FIVE CATEGORIES: INFANT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, TODDLER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, PRESCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA PRE-K TEACHER OF THE YEAR (PRIVATE SCHOOL CATEGORY), AND GEORGIA PRE-K TEACHER OF THE YEAR (PUBLIC SCHOOL CATEGORY). AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIED A DIVERSE GROUP OF EDUCATORS WHO HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN. BY HIGHLIGHTING THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS, WE HAVE NOT ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT OF THESE EDUCATORS BUT ALSO INSPIRED OTHERS IN THE FIELD TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE. IN FY25, THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR FOUNDATION, WE ALSO PROVIDED EARLY LITERACY ALIGNMENT GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS ACROSS GEORGIA, PROVIDED FINANCIAL RELIEF TO CHILDCARE PROGRAMS ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE, AND FUNDED THE GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CABINET'S 2GEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. THIS 2GEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOSTERS CROSS-AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS, HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF WHOLE-FAMILY SUPPORT FOR 25-30 LEADERS WHO REPRESENT CABINET AGENCIES. 608532 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 28 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false GA X THE ORGANIZATION 4044636503 2 MLK JR DR SE NO 754 ATLANTA GA 30334 AMY M JACOBS BOARD CHAIR 2.0 X X 0 0 0 ANN CRAMER SECRETARY 0.0 X X 0 0 0 COY BOWLES VICE CHAIR 0.0 X X 0 0 0 BRANDON REESE DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR NORIS PRICE DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 GRETCHEN CORBIN DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 KATIE DEMPSEY DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 MALCOLM MITCHELL DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE BLANK DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 SUSANNAH BALISH DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 TAMARA BROCK DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 TIM CAIRL DIRECTOR 0.0 X 0 0 0 LAURA WAGNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 X 97216 0 39646 97216 0 39646 0 false false true 0 6322 484503 490825 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 490825 0 0 0 536025 536025 48177 48177 0 0 2147 2147 0 0 5956 3574 2382 MEMBERSHIP DUES 11370 11370 REGISTRATIONS 6675 6675 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 564 564 0 0 0 0 610914 608532 2382 0 335806 225717 10705 6302 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 346511 232019 0 5597 0 0 0 0 0 5597 X 346511 175154 0 51268 346511 226422 346511 232019 -120089 0 X true X false X false false X 156045 551718 661190 441831 490825 2301609 0 200174 255742 160949 101517 144646 863028 356219 807460 822139 543348 635471 3164637 417915 2746722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3164637 0 0.86794 0.95898 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES AS A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED BY INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(A). IT IS HOWEVER, REQUIRED TO FILE FEDERAL FORM 990 RETURN OF FOUNDATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX. THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL RETURN ONLY. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. true UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION 1 Press Place Suite 101 Athens GA 30601 596033837 501(c)3 250000 2Gen Leadership Academy LAURENS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PO BOX 2128 Dublin GA 31040 586000275 Govt 15000 Early Literacy Alignment Mini Grant MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PO BOX 37 Danielsville GA 30633 Govt 15000 Early Literacy Alignment Mini Grant THOMASVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION 404 N Broad St Thomasville GA 31792 586000328 Govt 15000 Early Literacy Alignment Mini Grant GA DEPT OF EARLY CARE & LEARNING 2 MLK Jr Dr SE Suite 756 East Atlanta GA 30334 Govt 53358 Stakeholder engagement for Quality Rated revisions ACTION PACT 111 Medical Arts Dr Reidsville GA 30453 581032805 501(c)3 5300 To fund initiatives aimed at supporting healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness in school or childcare ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INC 2601 Cross Country Drive BLDG C Columbus GA 31906 581020547 501(c)3 5300 To fund initiatives aimed at supporting healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness in school or childcare SW GA COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC 912 1st Ave SE Moultrie GA 31768 581215746 501(c)3 5300 To fund initiatives aimed at supporting healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness in school or childcare PRE-K PREPARATORY LEARNING ACADEMY INC 438 Prior St NE Gainesville GA 30501 475387642 501(c)3 5300 To fund initiatives aimed at supporting healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness in school or childcare NINTH DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY PO Drawer L Gainesville GA 30503 580974656 501(c)3 5300 To fund initiatives aimed at supporting healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness in school or childcare 10 0 Nutrition and Physical Activity Endorsement Mini Grants 9 48177 false false false false false false false false false Form 990 Part VII Line 1A Executive Director, Laura Wagner, received compensation from the State of Georgia, an unrelated entity, at $136,862 annually for services performed for the Georgia Foundation for Early Care and Learning, Inc. The State of Georgia reports all payroll. Form 990, Part V, Line 2b One employee is compensated by the State of Georgia for services provided to the Foundation. All payroll reporting is processed by the State of Georgia. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body MANAGEMENT WILL REVIEW THE 990, SEND IT TO THE FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR APPROVAL AND THEN IT WILL BE ELECTRONICALLY SEND TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.