Jumpstart for Young Children Inc
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc. is a Boston, Massachusetts–based public charity that supports early learning and kindergarten readiness for preschool children, particularly children in underserved communities. It works with higher education institutions and early care and education programs, training caring adults to deliver its programming.
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc at a glance
In short: Jumpstart for Young Children Inc gave $3.0M across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $98K), top state California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,027,690
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $97,667
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $79,173
- Total assets
- $10,812,517
- -16.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jumpstart for Young Children Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 308 Congress Street 6Th Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 542-5867
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jumpstart for Young Children Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The George Washington University ($264K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 103 grants of 178 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jumpstart’s website identifies Massachusetts, New York, Georgia, and California as its core program geographies. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to California (39%), Washington, DC (18%), Massachusetts (8%), Missouri (7%), and Washington (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jumpstart for Young Children Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 31 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2025) to $4.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $263,910 |
| California State University Fresno Fresno, CA | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $218,188 |
| University of Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $209,347 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $208,456 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $125,218 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $120,810 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $110,194 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $106,445 |
| Simmons University Boston, MA | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $98,895 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Americorps and Private Funds to Support Jumpstart Programming | $95,989 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,812,517 | $17,330,093 | $17,370,057 | $3,027,690 | 31 |
| 2024 | $12,934,770 | $20,436,202 | $23,678,950 | $4,272,145 | 35 |
| 2023 | $17,670,378 | $17,801,055 | $24,418,571 | $4,251,604 | 37 |
| 2022 | $21,695,637 | $21,193,918 | $21,095,773 | $4,068,280 | 38 |
| 2021 | $20,704,200 | $25,715,901 | $18,357,496 | $4,132,096 | 37 |
| 2020 | $13,274,817 | $18,130,112 | $17,251,123 | $3,851,578 | 35 |
| 2019 | $12,510,400 | $19,851,838 | $18,882,287 | $3,717,414 | 34 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Jumpstart’s stated mission is to advance learning outcomes for young children by recruiting and supporting caring adults to deliver high-quality programming. Its 2024 filing describes work in language, literacy, and social-emotional learning for preschool children in underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse early-education talent, and policy advocacy for the early-education sector.
The filing describes college student volunteers, called Corps Members, delivering an evidence-backed oral-language curriculum in preschool classrooms. Teams typically serve one classroom throughout the school year, using playful learning, shared reading, group activities, and individualized interactions. Jumpstart also reports advocacy on early education, the early-education workforce, higher education, national service, and public funding.
In 2024–25, Jumpstart reported that 2,108 Corps Members delivered programming to 7,532 children in 13 states and Washington, DC. Its partners include colleges, universities, community organizations, preschools, Head Start programs, and school districts. The 2025 grants included universities and university-affiliated organizations. For example, California State University Fresno’s grantee-stated mission is to administer property and make expenditures for the university’s benefit; the University Corporation for San Francisco State says its purpose is to promote and enhance the university’s educational mission through educational, research, and community outreach projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Jumpstart reported 31 grants totaling $3,027,690. Grant amounts ranged from $12,084 to $263,910, with a median of $79,173. The listed grant purposes were “AmeriCorps and private funds to support Jumpstart programming.”
The largest grants included $263,910 to The George Washington University, $218,188 to California State University Fresno, $209,347 to the University of Missouri–Columbia, and $208,456 to San Francisco State University. Other listed awards included $125,218 to Pepperdine University, $120,810 to the University of California, Los Angeles, $110,194 to the University of Connecticut, and $106,445 to Howard University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim L. Mitchell as chair and Chris Stadler, Milena Alberti-Perez, Lorie Almon, Delia Arellano-Weddleton, Nigel Barker, Ian Blasco, James Cole, Thomas G. Connolly, and Dave Humphrey as members.
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc is led by Crystal Rountree, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 9 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Crystal Rountree
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$340K (2025)
Jennifer Templeman
President & COO
Chief Operating Officer → President & Chief Operating Officer, 2021
President & Chief Operating Officer → President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$198K (2019) → $282K (2025)
Kim L. Mitchell
Chair
Co-Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Truyen Tran
Senior Director of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2025)
Jamella Lee
Chief People Officer
Vice President, People & Culture → Chief People Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $157K (2025)
Ashley Williams
Vice President & Programs
Vice President of Programs → Vice President & Programs, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $177K (2025)
Christine Patton
Head of Research & Evaluation
Associate Vice President of Research & Evaluation → Head of Research & Evaluation, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $164K (2025)
Jessica Bryson
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$150K (2024) → $155K (2025)
Kate Warren Barnes
Head of Ma Strategy & Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Michelle Bianchi
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2025)
Chris Stadler
Member
Co-Chair → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Humphrey
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delia Arellano-Weddleton
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Johnson
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Cole Jr.
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer K. Marrus
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorie Almon
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pinho
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Polebaum
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Levine PhD
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nigel Barker
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Mintz
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Jones Dunn MD
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milena Alberti-Perez
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Connolly
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Mills IV
Member
Chief Operating Officer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Blasco
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Meranus
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Krishnan
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Kim
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Jessica Lazzara (2019–2024) — Vice President, Edu. & Res.
- Former: Karina Kidder (2019–2024) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Naila Bolus (2019–2024) — CEO
- Former: Olana Khan (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Thomas A. Parham PhD (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Sharon Luvene-Reilly (2022–2024) — Cdmo
- Former: Denise Nelson (2024) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Zuhirah Khaldun (2024) — Vice President Mark., Committee & Brand
- Former: Elizabeth Marcellino (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Jackie Jenkins-Scott (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Mark Reilly (2019–2023) — Vice President of Policy & Gov't Relations
- Former: Alex Mauristhene (2023) — Vice President of People & Culture
- Former: David Lissy (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Karen Murray (2019–2022) — General Counsel
- Former: Katherine Dick (2022) — Assistant Vice President & Development
- Former: Atalaya Sergi (2019–2021) — Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Program
- Former: Josh Duhamel (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Kimberlynn B. Davis (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Linda Smith (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Abby Weiss (2019–2020) — Former Chief Program Officer
- Former: Joseph Castro (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Stephanie Blank (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Tom Connolly (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Yendelela Neely Holston (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: David Melendez (2020) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Kimberlynne B. David (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $340K, to Crystal Rountree (Chief Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jumpstart for Young Children Inc
How much does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc give each year?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc gave $3.0M across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.3M across 35 grants.
What is Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's typical grant size?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's median grant in 2025 was $79,173, and its average grant was $97,667, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc give grants?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's largest grantees?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The George Washington University ($263,910), California State University Fresno ($218,188) and University of Missouri Columbia ($209,347), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jumpstart for Young Children Inc?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.
What does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc fund?
Jumpstart’s stated mission is to advance learning outcomes for young children by recruiting and supporting caring adults to deliver high-quality programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jumpstart for Young Children Inc?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's EIN?
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3262046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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