The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, also known as Hillsborough County School Readiness Coalition Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Tampa, Florida. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2001. With approximately 164-165 employees, the coalition administers and coordinates childcare subsidies and early learning services for the Hillsborough County community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.6M
+16.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.7M
-81.4% YoY
Grant Count
498
-32.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-72.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County provides children, birth to 5 years, high quality, equitable and inclusive early learning experiences preparing them for success in school and life through the collaboration of families, educators, and the community.
Primary Focus: The organization's work centers on ensuring that Hillsborough County's youngest children have access to top-notch early learning experiences. The coalition serves approximately 13,000 children each month, ranging from birth to thirteen years old, through the School Readiness (SR) program, which provides partial scholarships to help families afford quality childcare services. The organization emphasizes that early education is foundational to child development, noting that nearly 90% of brain development occurs by age 5.
Grantmaking
The organization functions primarily as an administrator and coordinator of childcare subsidies rather than a traditional grant-making foundation. The School Readiness program provides financial assistance to families to help cover childcare costs through partial scholarships.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's work is concentrated in Hillsborough County, Florida, with operations based in Tampa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $23,581,345
Total Giving: $119,075,463
Contact Information:
- Address: 6302 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33619
- Phone: 813-515-2340
- Website: www.elchc.org
- EIN: 59-3626765
Rating: The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 85% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,581,345 | $20,291,845 | $14,802,375 |
| Revenue | $153,889,449 | $238,762,852 | $130,761,950 |
| Expenses | $153,815,621 | $238,612,740 | $129,996,084 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $500 | — | — |
| 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
217 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
Leadership information is not detailed in the available sources, though the organization maintains a profile managed by nonprofit staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAKASH M PATEL | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHAWN H ROBINSON ESQ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETH PASEK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACYE H BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE ZIEZIULA MUP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLISON NGUYEN MPH MCHES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GWEN MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR JACQUELYN JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA JAE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR LISE FOX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR JODI MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR LARISSA BAIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNETTE EBERHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHANTAL A PORTE MED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GINO CASANOVA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR DAIRA AVILA BARAKAT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADAM GIERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEREK ZITKO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA BACON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR FREDERICK HICKS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1 | $187,437 |
| GARY MEYER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | $149,696 |
| RICARDO RAMPERSAD | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 1 | $138,127 |
| ALISON FRAGA | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 1 | $133,314 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has launched initiatives to support early learning during critical periods. Recent activity includes the Summer Boost program, which received major support from the Children's Board of Hillsborough County. The coalition has also implemented a pilot grant program designed to support childcare providers in Hillsborough County.
PRESS RELEASE: HELPING YOUNG LEARNERS THRIVE: SUMMER BOOST RECEIVES MAJOR\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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