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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2025 Expires: October 2026

Early Childhood Alliance, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
516 E Wayne St
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-2014

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Early Childhood Alliance, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Foster a strong community by supporting equitable access to quality early childhood care and education."

Year, State Incorporated:
1953, IN

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, Early Childhood Alliance, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $4,593,137
Total Program Expenses $4,593,137

Chief Executive
Patty Crisp, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Sherry Grate, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
11

Paid Staff Size
60

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 10.12%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Early Childhood Alliance, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $3,180,056
Program Service Revenue $1,664,029
Investment Income $63,400
Other Revenue $5,138
Total Income $4,912,623

Programs: 84% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $4,912,623
Total expenses: $5,444,035
  Program expenses $4,593,137
  Fundraising expenses $321,969
  Administrative expenses $528,929
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-531,412
Beginning Net Assets $4,062,129
Other Changes In Net Assets $-170,823
Ending Net Assets $3,359,894
Total Liabilities $566,169
Total Assets $3,926,063

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana