Pre-School Experience Inc
Providing child care, nutrition, skills development, and education to children
Pre-School Experience Inc at a glance
In short: Pre-School Experience Inc gave $77K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $77,460
- -13.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,910
- +0.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $13,340
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Pre-School Experience Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($24K). Together the top 6 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $90K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | Donation | $24,000 |
| Tampa Repertory Theatre Tampa, FL | Donation | $14,780 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Donation | $14,680 |
| Arts Conservatory for Teens Saint Petersburg, FL | Donation | $12,000 |
| Neighborly Care Network Inc Clearwater, FL | Donation | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Donation | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $91,298 | $77,460 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $91,297 | — | $101,874 | $90,000 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $193,171 | $421,038 | $211,322 | $20,592 | 1 | $364,791 |
| 2020 | $86,146 | $109,907 | $221,395 | — | — | — |
About Pre-School Experience Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pre-School Experience Inc is a public charity, based in Saint Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $77K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pre-School Experience Inc is led by Raoul Simon, President Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Raoul Simon
President Treasurer
President & Treasurer → President Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Simon
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sorensen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merry Vasterling
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cuba
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Shellhorn
Vice President Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mary Gray (2020–2021) — Executive Director to
- Former: Tom Cuba (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pre-School Experience Inc
How much does Pre-School Experience Inc give each year?
Pre-School Experience Inc gave $77K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $90K across 7 grants.
What is Pre-School Experience Inc's typical grant size?
Pre-School Experience Inc's median grant in 2023 was $13,340, and its average grant was $12,910, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pre-School Experience Inc give grants?
Pre-School Experience Inc gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (19%).
Does Pre-School Experience Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Pre-School Experience Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Pre-School Experience Inc's largest grantees?
Pre-School Experience Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc ($24,000), Tampa Repertory Theatre ($14,780) and Hillsdale College ($14,680), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Pre-School Experience Inc's EIN?
Pre-School Experience Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0641386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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