Jumpstart for Young Children is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on early childhood education and kindergarten readiness. Founded in 1993, the organization works to ensure that every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed by delivering high-quality early learning programming to preschool children in underserved communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.9M
-26.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
35
-5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$122K
+6.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Jumpstart advances equitable learning outcomes for young children in underserved communities by recruiting and supporting caring adults to deliver high-quality programming to children and drive systems change through teaching, advocacy, and leadership.
Core Programming: Jumpstart's primary approach involves recruiting and training college student volunteers, known as Corps Members, to deliver an evidence-based oral language and literacy curriculum to preschool children. The organization operates through partnerships with community organizations, community-based preschools, Head Start programs, school districts, and higher education institutions.
Key Program Principles:
- Utilize culturally competent, developmentally appropriate practices
- Engage children in playful learning experiences
- Balance adult-led and child-initiated learning
- Hold high expectations for all children
- Support children's development in an environment where they feel safe, valued, respected, seen, and heard
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jumpstart operates through 65 higher education partners in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenues: $20,436,202
- Total Expenses: $23,678,950
- Total Assets: $12,934,770
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $17.8M
- Expenses: $24.4M
- Total Assets: $17.7M
- Total Liabilities: $6.55M
Program Efficiency: 84% of Jumpstart's revenue goes directly to programming.
Staffing: The organization employs 925 staff members (as of 2024).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,934,770 | $17,670,378 | $21,695,637 |
| Revenue | $20,436,202 | $17,801,055 | $21,193,918 |
| Expenses | $23,678,950 | $24,418,571 | $21,095,773 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include San Francisco State University ($344,166), The George Washington University ($275,040), University of Missouri Columbia ($268,207).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $96,317 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD BAKERSFIELD, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $66,830 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS CARSON, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $85,845 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FRESNO, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $218,036 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON FULLERTON, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $100,997 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $72,054 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE NORTHRIDGE, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $95,663 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SACRAMENTO SACRAMENTO, CA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $97,436 |
| CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $81,633 |
| DILLARD UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $80,181 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Naila Bolus (Executive Director)
- Crystal Rountree (Principal Officer)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER TEMPLEMAN | PRESIDENT & COO | 40 | $236,403 |
| NAILA BOLUS | CEO (UNTIL 12/31/23) | 40 | $263,540 |
| JAMELLA LEE | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (UNTIL 4/5/24) | 40 | $211,634 |
| ZUHIRAH KHALDUN | VP MARK., COMM., & BRAND (TIL 3/15/24) | 40 | $182,345 |
| KARINA KIDDER | VP OF OPERATIONS (UNTIL 2/16/24) | 40 | $162,806 |
| DENISE NELSON | VP OF DEVELOPMENT (UNTIL 1/2/24) | 40 | $185,077 |
| ASHLEY WILLIAMS | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $177,095 |
| JESSICA LAZZARA | VP, EDU. & RES. (UNTIL 3/15/24) | 40 | $150,929 |
| JESSICA BRYSON | CONTROLLER | 40 | $149,591 |
| SHARON LUVENE-REILLY | CDMO (UNTIL 5/6/23) | 40 | $100,614 |
| CRYSTAL ROUNTREE | CEO (AS OF 1/8/24) | 40 | — |
| CHRIS STADLER | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KIM L MITCHELL | CO-CHAIR | 1.2 | — |
| MILENA ALBERTI-PEREZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORIE ALMON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DELIA ARELLANO-WEDDLETON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NIGEL BARKER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES COLE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS G CONNOLLY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAMARA JONES DUNN MD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVE HUMPHREY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR MILLS IV | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLANA KHAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL H LEVINE PHD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DARYL MINTZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER K MARRUS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS A PARHAM PHD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK PINHO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK POLEBAUM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IAN BLASCO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JORDAN MERANUS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PRIYA KRISHNAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc fund?
**Mission:** Jumpstart advances equitable learning outcomes for young children in underserved communities by recruiting and supporting caring adults to deliver high-quality programming to children and drive systems change through teaching, advocacy, and leadership. **Core Programming:** Jumpstart's primary approach involves recruiting and training college student volunteers, known as Corps Members, to deliver an evidence-based oral language and literacy curriculum to preschool children. The org…
Where does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc make grants?
Jumpstart operates through 65 higher education partners in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Jumpstart for Young Children Inc award?
In 2024, Jumpstart for Young Children Inc awarded 35 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $122K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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