The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Crystal River, Florida. Established in 2001, the organization serves five Florida counties: Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, and Sumter. The Coalition operates as both a service provider and funder, administering early learning and childcare programs while also distributing funding to partner organizations. The organization employs approximately 31-32 staff members and serves approximately 1,890 children across its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+17.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$941K
-90.5% YoY
Grant Count
44
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-88.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Coalition's mission is to collaborate with parents to integrate a system of services and facilitate quality early education programs that include linkages to all areas of child development.
The organization addresses a core community challenge: many families lack access to high-quality, affordable early learning and care. The Coalition works to provide a comprehensive child care and early learning system that prepares children for success while supporting working families struggling with the cost and accessibility of quality programs.
Primary Program Areas:
- School Readiness Program (provides funding for childcare, preschool, and after-school programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years from low-income working families)
- Child Care Resource & Referral Program
- Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK)
Grantmaking
The Coalition distributes funding to support early learning services across its service region. According to recent financial data, the organization reported total giving of $10,945,227 in its most recent filing. The organization partners with local licensed childcare facilities, preschools, and after-school programs to deliver services to eligible families.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast serves five Florida counties:
- Citrus County
- Dixie County
- Gilchrist County
- Levy County
- Sumter County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $1,587,646
- Total Revenue: $28.4 million
- Total Expenses: $28.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.38 million
- Total Giving: $10,945,227
The organization reported conflict of interest transactions in its June 2023 tax filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,858,519 | $1,587,646 | $2,202,715 |
| Revenue | $20,041,290 | $28,398,408 | $19,429,569 |
| Expenses | $20,022,433 | $28,390,412 | $19,397,960 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Sonya Bosanko
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA BOSANKO | CEO | 60 | $139,829 |
| DESIRAE RICKMAN | FINANCE DIRE | 65 | $79,388 |
| LINDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN DEFRANCO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.01 | — |
| DIANA FINEGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| DALE FRENCH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.01 | — |
| WOODROE BLAKE FUGATE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| BEVERLY GOODMAN | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN KENNEY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEANNE HARRIS- LIVELY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ALEXA MILLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.01 | — |
| DANA MOXLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TALESHA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.01 | — |
| DEANNA ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| AVIDA ROSA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| TANYA STANTON | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| MARY WACHIRA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| ROB WARDLOW | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT WELLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| RORY WELLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Main Address: 382 N Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: 352-490-5855
Website: www.elc-naturecoast.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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