Early Learning Indiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving as Indiana's oldest and largest early childhood education nonprofit. The organization functions both as a direct service provider and as a leader in early childhood education advocacy and policy. Early Learning Indiana operates 11-12 high-quality Day Early Learning centers across Indiana and provides comprehensive early childhood education services to advance quality, access, and affordability in the state's early learning landscape.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.6M
-32.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$28.3M
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
82
-16.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$345K
+20.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To ensure children throughout Indiana are empowered with essential knowledge and skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.
Early Learning Indiana addresses systemic barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible child care options for families. The organization serves as a leading voice and advocate for transformation of Indiana's early learning landscape while operating community-based schools that serve approximately one thousand children daily.
Primary Focus Areas:
Renewing a Commitment to Quality: Strengthening measures of quality and expanding the number of early care and education providers carrying out high-quality practices by driving improvement across instructional practice and family engagement.
Building an Effective Workforce: Partnering with higher education institutions to strengthen the attraction, preparation, and retention of the early learning workforce through innovative models designed to improve provider quality while reducing costs.
Closing Local Capacity Gaps: Supporting the growth and sustainability of new and existing high-quality programs in high-need geographies and populations through targeted investments in technical and financial assistance.
The organization also operates an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership program, providing safe and developmentally enriching care for infants and toddlers with embedded family support and health services.
Grantmaking
Early Learning Indiana functions as both a grantmaker and direct service provider. The organization has announced multiple grant initiatives:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Early Learning Indiana's primary geographic focus is Indiana. The organization identifies that four out of 10 Hoosier children live in underserved communities with limited early learning access, and 41% of the state has low-to-no access to child care. The organization operates Day Early Learning centers in Marion County and serves communities throughout Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $55,555,896
- Total Revenue: $38,153,964
- Total Expenses: $63,036,701
- Total Giving: $30,316,525
- Number of Employees: 508
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $82,188,927
- Total Revenue: $18,863,060
- Total Expenses: $61,500,000
Tax-Exempt Status: The organization has been tax-exempt since August 1946 (EIN: 35-0888763).
Audit Finding: An independent audit for the fiscal year ending December 2023 identified a material weakness in internal controls related to deficiencies in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,555,896 | $82,188,927 | $117,855,800 |
| Revenue | $38,153,964 | $18,863,060 | $91,790,951 |
| Expenses | $63,036,701 | $61,475,519 | $73,056,462 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,508,336 | $3,756,233 | $1,228,272 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Early Learning Indiana Inc
Capacity Building Grants
EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC
Amount
Varies by project
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Family Engagement Prize
EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ministry-Based Program Grants (Registered Ministry Grants)
EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC
Amount
Varies by project (range: $3,340 - $36,633)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Maureen Weber
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON STIVER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIE DUNLAP | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JILL ROBISCH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE BOTHUN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANNELIESE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FREEDOM SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEREK GRIMM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PARISA MANSOORI MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW PERRIN | HONORARY DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN WEBER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $341,790 |
| DAVID STEWART | CFO | 40 | $231,151 |
| JONATHAN DILLEY | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $194,048 |
| ERIN KISSLING | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER | 40 | $180,251 |
| ADRIENNE BENNETT | VP EARLY LEARNING PRACTICE | 40 | $119,904 |
| NEEKOL DALTON | VP TALENT EXPERIENCE | 40 | $109,408 |
| KIRSTEN YEAGER | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $108,335 |
| WILLIAM MCCAREL | MANAGER BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | 40 | $103,153 |
| LAURA MCCARTHY | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | 40 | $100,726 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Early Learning Indiana has announced multiple grant initiatives in recent years:
Early Learning Indiana announces 86 Early Years Initiative grant recipientsThe organization announced 86 Early Years Initiative grant recipients, supporting organizations focused on early learning for Indiana children.
Early Learning Indiana announces 86 Early Years Initiative grant recipientsA separate announcement indicated 68 organizations received funding for programs to boost early learning for Indiana children.
Early Learning Indiana announces 86 Early Years Initiative grant recipientsThe organization offered up to $500,000 in early education grants in 2023.
Sixty-eight organizations receive funding for programs to boost early learningThe organization operates two primary impact programs:
**Early Years Initiative:** Impacting infants and toddlers through organizations supporting their future learning and development.
Early Learning Indiana announces 86 Early Years Initiative grant recipients**Building Impact Program:** Training more than a specified number of leaders to build their identity as strong instructional leaders by optimizing classroom practices through coaching and cultivating curiosity.
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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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