irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $12KSUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN A CHRISTIAN BASED ENVIRONMENT
named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Early Childhood Education
Provides educational programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, focusing on developmental milestones and faith-based learning.
Summer Day Camp
Offers a seasonal program for children to engage in fun and educational activities during the summer months.
activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Early Childhood Education and ChildcareProvides year-round, full-day (6:30 AM to 6:00 PM) Christ-centered early childhood education and childcare for children aged 6 weeks to five years, including infants, toddlers, and Pre-K programs for 4 and 5-year-olds. The curriculum focuses on developmental skills, basic concepts, and spiritual development.
- Early Childhood Education and ChildcareProvides year-round, Christ-centered, developmental preschool and childcare services for children aged birth to five years, operating from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The program focuses on basic concepts, motor skills, cognitive development, and social-emotional guidance, integrating subjects like art, music, Bible, reading, language, science, and math.
- Family Engagement and Support Parent & Family Engagement ProgramsEngages families through consistent communication, inclusion in special events, and provides access to classroom-specific school supply lists with online shopping options through TeacherLists.
- Family Support and Engagement Parent & Family Engagement ProgramsEngages families through consistent communication, inclusion in special events, and provides access to classroom-specific school supply lists via TeacherLists, with options for online shopping.
strategies · 17
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Child-Centered Experiential and Play-Based Learning child_centered_learning unique to this orgThe organization utilizes a child-centered approach, emphasizing "learning by doing," play-based philosophies, and sensory exploration to encourage development, problem-solving skills, and the construction of complex ideas from simple concepts in a supportive and structured environment.
- Child-Centered and Developmentally Appropriate Learning child_centered_education unique to this orgThe organization utilizes a child-centered approach, employing curricula like "High Scope" and Arizona's Developmental Guidelines, along with play-based and experiential learning, to encourage exploration, development, and growth across spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional, and social domains.
- Curriculum-Based Developmental Learning curriculum_based_learning unique to this orgThe organization employs established curricula and developmental guidelines, such as the "High Scope" Curriculum and Arizona’s Infant-Toddler Developmental Guidelines, to encourage holistic development in children, including phonemic awareness and a whole language approach for literacy.
- Curriculum-Based Early Childhood Development curriculum_based_learning unique to this orgThe organization employs established curricula and developmental guidelines, such as the "High Scope" Curriculum and Arizona’s Infant-Toddler Developmental Guidelines, to encourage holistic development in infants and young children, including specific approaches like phonemic awareness and whole language for literacy.
- Early Intervention for Child Development early_intervention unique to this orgThe organization advocates for and provides early intervention to equip children with the necessary tools to thrive in their developmental journey.
- Early Intervention for Child Success early_intervention unique to this orgThe organization advocates for and provides early intervention to equip children with the necessary tools to thrive in their development.
- Faith-Based Education and Spiritual Development faith_based_education unique to this orgThe organization integrates Christian values, spiritual concepts, and biblical principles into daily activities, curriculum, and the overall learning environment to foster spiritual growth, a foundation for loving others, and a Christ-centered approach to early childhood education.
- Faith-Based Education and Spiritual Development faith_based_education unique to this orgThe organization integrates Christian values, Bible stories, scripture, and spiritual concepts into daily activities and curriculum to foster spiritual growth, a foundation for loving others, and overall faith development in children.
- Family and Community Engagement family_engagement unique to this orgThe organization partners with families, parents/caregivers, teachers, and the Board to involve them in their child's development and faith learning, while also fostering a supportive and connected community.
- Family-Centered Engagement and Support family_engagement unique to this orgThe organization partners with families, parents, and caregivers to involve them in their child's development and faith learning, and provides flexible options for school supply acquisition to support family needs.
- Flexible Family-Centered Supply Planning family_centered_supply_planning unique to this orgThe organization provides flexible school supply lists, allowing families to purchase items from any retailer and substitute suggested brands with comparable alternatives, empowering families in their purchasing decisions.
- Flexible Family-Centered Supply Planning family_centered_supply_planning unique to this orgThe organization provides flexible school supply lists, allowing families to purchase items from any retailer and substitute suggested brands with comparable alternatives, accommodating diverse family needs.
- Non-Discriminatory Admissions and Educational Policies non_discriminatory_admissions unique to this orgThe organization maintains a non-discriminatory policy in its educational policies, admissions, and scholarship programs, ensuring equal access regardless of race, color, or national/ethnic origin.
- Non-Discriminatory and Inclusive Access non_discriminatory_access unique to this orgThe organization maintains a non-discriminatory policy in its educational policies, admissions, and scholarship programs, ensuring access regardless of race, color, or national/ethnic origin.
- Phonemic Awareness and Whole Language Approach phonemic_awareness_and_whole_language_approach unique to this orgThe organization utilizes a combination of phonemic awareness and a whole language approach in its Pre-K 4's program, focusing on a letter of the alphabet each week to develop early literacy skills.
- Structured Learning Environment for Skill Development structured_learning unique to this orgThe organization uses structured schedules and routines to help children acquire learning and problem-solving skills, expand thinking, gain self-esteem, develop positive attitudes, and demonstrate affirmative social skills through cooperation and self-expression.
- Welcoming and Professional Learning Environment positive_learning_environment unique to this orgThe organization emphasizes maintaining a clean, professional, and welcoming environment as a foundational element of its educational approach, contributing to a positive learning experience.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$116K8%
Program service revenue$1.26M91%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$912K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$700K
Cash$381K
Investments$0
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$639K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAIME NOLAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 0 | $59K |
board members · 5
- DUSTIN FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
- MATT MACAULEY — DIRECTOR
- MEGHAN BORNER — SECRETARY
- MIKE BRADLEY — PRESIDENT
- PAT SULLIVAN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services
- Bethany Community Church Partner — EVLC began as Bethany Learning Center, an extension of Bethany Community Church in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1987.
- Point Loma Nazarene University Partner — Collaboration in higher education technology and support for recruitment and marketing.
- Sun Valley Community Church Partner — Bethany Community Church merged with Sun Valley Community Church in 2011, and the Learning Center changed its name to Sun Valley Learning Center.
- TeacherLists Partner — Partner platform used to distribute classroom-specific school supply lists and facilitate online shopping for families.