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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$504K
-0.4% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
-12.8% YoY
About Early Childhood Connections
Based on IRS filings
Early Childhood Connections is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in RAPID CITY, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $504K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,703,032 | $1,608,485 | $1,249,469 |
| Revenue | $1,890,155 | $2,025,773 | $1,755,279 |
| Expenses | $1,830,224 | $1,679,378 | $1,495,288 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $54,480 | $31,679 | $6,838 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Early Childhood Connections
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ymca Rapid City ($253,251), St Elizabeth Seton Preschool ($56,913), Every Child Is Special Childcare ($53,735).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA RAPID CITY RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $253,251 |
| OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN CENTER RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $41,274 |
| ST ELIZABETH SETON PRESCHOOL RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $56,913 |
| BANANA BUNCH CHILD CARE RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $51,123 |
| DREAM KIDS PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $11,516 |
| KYRA'S KIDDOS RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $19,994 |
| EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL CHILDCARE RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $53,735 |
| LIL FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER RAPID CITY, SD | FOR EARLY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STARTING STRONG PROGRAM AND FOR PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | $16,439 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON KALLEMEYN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARCIA BARNES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JUDY DUHAMEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICK STRACQUALURSI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUTUMN GREGORY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $89,616 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early Childhood Connections?
Early Childhood Connections is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in RAPID CITY, SD. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Early Childhood Connections?
As of 2024, Early Childhood Connections holds $1.7M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $504K in 2024.
Where does Early Childhood Connections operate?
Early Childhood Connections has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Early Childhood Connections award?
In 2024, Early Childhood Connections awarded 8 grants totaling $504K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Early Childhood Connections's EIN?
Early Childhood Connections's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0439068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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