Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative's mission is to create and provide partners with support to increase the accessibility of early educational resources for vulnerable children in Grand Rapids, MI.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.3M
+150.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-4.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$235K
+33.9% YoY
About Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,343,778 | $7,709,939 |
| Revenue | $17,801,769 | $13,081,274 |
| Expenses | $6,196,003 | $6,275,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,129 | $1,033 |
| 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 2021
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include The Refugee Education Center ($743,452), The Other Way Ministries ($430,345), Ymca ($292,457).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catching the Dream Learning Center Battle Creek, MI | Early Childhood Education | $178,800 |
| Hispanic Center of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Early Childhood Education | $189,536 |
| New Level Sports Ministry Battle Creek, MI | Early Childhood Education | $30,000 |
| Pre K International Child Care Center Kalamazoo, MI | Early Childhood Education | $23,700 |
| Secom Resource Center Grand Rapids, MI | Early Childhood Education | $252,472 |
| GRCC Grand Rapids, MI | Early Childhood Education | $186,900 |
| The Refugee Education Center Grand Rapids, MI | Early Childhood Education | $743,452 |
| The Other Way Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Early Childhood Education | $430,345 |
| Sugar and Spice Battle Creek, MI | Early Childhood Education | $25,600 |
| YMCA Grand Rapids, MI | Early Childhood Education | $292,457 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amirah Vosburgh | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Richard Clanton | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Cindy Droog | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Eric Brown | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Misti Stanton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Vredenburg | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Abeba Berhane | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Arthur Betancourt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tracey Fountain | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amy DeLeeuw | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Nkechy Ezeh | CEO | 40 | $141,490 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative?
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds $19.3M in total assets as of 2021.
How large is Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative?
As of 2021, Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative holds $19.3M in total assets with $17.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $2.4M in 2021.
Where does Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative operate?
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative award?
In 2021, Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative awarded 10 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $235K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative's EIN?
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3763547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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