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Early Learning Coalition of the

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL EIN: 59-3736503 Website

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

3states

Cities

BethesdaBeverly HillsBronsonBushnellChieflandCitrus SpringsCross CityCrystal RiverDunnellonFloral CityHernandoHomosassaHomossassaInglisInvernessJacksonvilleLake PanasoffkeeLecantoOld TownOxford

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.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$8M$16M$23M$31M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$2M$5M$7M$10M1 grants202059 grants202159 grants202255 grants202344 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ALL ABOUT KIDS LLC$58KKID'S N COMPANY OF WILLI…$51KRR GAGE ENTERPRISES INC$43KTHE VILLAGES EARLY LEARN…$43KYMCA OF THE SUNCOAST$43KAMERICA'S ANGELS INC$37KTHE KEYS TO KNOWLEDGE LE…$32KNANNA'S PLACE OF BRONSON…$30KAMAZING GRACE LUTHERAN C…$30KNATURE COAST PRESCHOOL INC$30K

Grant Size Distribution

195 grants across all recorded years

116<$50K39$50–100K31$100–250K6$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

SONYA BOSANKOCEO$140KDESIRAE RICKMANFINANCE DIRE$79K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
SONYA BOSANKOCEO60$139,829
DESIRAE RICKMANFINANCE DIRE65$79,388
LINDA BARBERBOARD MEMBER1
KATHRYN DEFRANCOBOARD MEMBER0.01
DIANA FINEGANBOARD MEMBER0.1
DALE FRENCHBOARD MEMBER0.01
WOODROE BLAKE FUGATEBOARD MEMBER1.5
BEVERLY GOODMANVICE CHAIR0.25
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTHBOARD MEMBER0.1
JOHN KENNEYTREASURER1
JEANNE HARRIS- LIVELYBOARD MEMBER0.5
ALEXA MILLSBOARD MEMBER0.01
DANA MOXLEYBOARD MEMBER1
TALESHA PAGEBOARD MEMBER0.01
DEANNA ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER0.25
AVIDA ROSABOARD MEMBER0.1
TANYA STANTONSECRETARY0.25
MARY WACHIRABOARD MEMBER0.1
ROB WARDLOWCHAIR2
ROBERT WELLSBOARD MEMBER0.1
RORY WELLSBOARD MEMBER0.1

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

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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