Early Care and Learning Inc
The primary purpose of ECAL Inc. is to strengthen the quality of early learning programs for young children that increase their social, emotional and academic readiness for future learning. ECAL Inc. established Caring Communities: Birth to 3 in 2008 to transform program philosophy and practice in early education settings for infants and toddlers. The program has successfully implemented the model in 49 classrooms in Central Ohio and 1 in Cincinnati. CC: B-3 has assisted in improving the overall center quality, with several centers receiving increased quality ratings from Ohio's Step Up to Quality rating system. CC: B-3 impacted the quality of care for 400 infants and toddlers during this reporting year. Centers who make the commitment to transform their programs from single age classrooms to classroom communities of infants and toddlers together maintain that model despite funding challenges because they understand the added value of a mixed-age setting with consistent caregivers.
Early Care and Learning Inc at a glance
In short: Early Care and Learning Inc gave $488K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $488,068
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $61,009
- Median grant
- $67,970
- Total assets
- $34,300
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Early Care and Learning Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Early Learning Centers ($121K). Together the top 8 received $488K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $488K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $101,850 to Columbus Early Learning Centers to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 24 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $19,647 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. | $121,497 |
| Future Scholars Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $112,000 to Future Scholars to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 27 children per month throughout the year. | $112,000 |
| Little Miracles Early Development Center Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $59,850 to Little Miracles to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 14 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $16,781 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. | $76,631 |
| Chosen Kids Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $72,100 to Chosen Kids to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 17 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $4082 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. | $76,182 |
| Prewitt's Playhouse Early Learning Center Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $51,100 to Prewitt's Playhouse to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 12 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $8,658 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. | $59,758 |
| Kids Care Academy Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $18,900 to Kids Care Academy to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 5 children per month throughout the year. | $18,900 |
| Columbus Montessori Education Center Columbus, OH | ECAL granted $15,750 to CMEC to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of children 4 per month throughout the year. | $15,750 |
| Our Kidz Enrichment Center Canal Winchester, OH | ECAL granted $7350 to Our Kidz to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 2 children per month throughout the year. | $7,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,300 | $573,137 | $617,854 | $488,068 | 8 | $3,778 |
| 2024 | $78,979 | $127,417 | $68,199 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $19,330 | $36,148 | $33,388 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $16,570 | $27,153 | $27,544 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $16,961 | $17,582 | $13,275 | — | — | — |
About Early Care and Learning Inc
Based on IRS filings
Early Care and Learning Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $488K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Early Care and Learning Inc is led by Linda Neugebauer, Co-President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Neugebauer
Co-President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Langenhop
Co-President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Timm
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Breann Almos
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Neugebauer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Tormey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Wigen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lynn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Henney
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leon Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Sulliivan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Buttler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Switkin (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Early Care and Learning Inc
How much does Early Care and Learning Inc give each year?
Early Care and Learning Inc gave $488K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Early Care and Learning Inc's typical grant size?
Early Care and Learning Inc's median grant in 2025 was $67,970, and its average grant was $61,009, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Early Care and Learning Inc give grants?
Early Care and Learning Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (7 grants).
Does Early Care and Learning Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Early Care and Learning Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Early Care and Learning Inc's largest grantees?
Early Care and Learning Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus Early Learning Centers ($121,497), Future Scholars ($112,000) and Little Miracles Early Development Center ($76,631), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Early Care and Learning Inc?
Early Care and Learning Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $573K.
What is Early Care and Learning Inc?
Early Care and Learning Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $34K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Early Care and Learning Inc's EIN?
Early Care and Learning Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0768278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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