The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia (ELCFV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Established in 2000 and granted tax-exempt status in 2002, the organization provides federally funded subsidized child care and early learning services to low-income families across Flagler and Volusia Counties. ELCFV works in conjunction with private, faith-based, and public school programs serving children from birth to five years old.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
-86.6% YoY
Grant Count
142
-23.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-82.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Enhance children's school readiness by providing opportunities for quality early learning while strengthening family stability for a healthy community.
Primary Program Areas:
School Readiness Program: Prepares children to succeed when entering school and assists early learning providers in offering high-quality programs. The program is delivered through a comprehensive network of 168 contracted legal school readiness providers in Flagler and Volusia Counties. Parents may choose care from contracted providers including licensed centers and family care options.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK): Designed to prepare Florida's children for kindergarten and develop the skills needed to become successful students.
Family Support Services: Helps parents understand their role as their child's first teachers and involves them in their child's early education.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ELCFV serves Flagler and Volusia Counties in Florida, with office locations in:
- Daytona Beach (125 Executive Circle)
- DeLand (1993 Industrial Drive)
- Palm Coast (160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B302)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Revenues: $76,179,421
- Total Expenses: $76,140,577
- Total Assets: $4,883,598
- Number of Employees: 56
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,327,647 | $4,883,598 | $2,574,888 |
| Revenue | $54,834,328 | $76,179,421 | $41,940,316 |
| Expenses | $54,877,133 | $76,140,577 | $41,911,552 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,976 | $29,174 | $3,754 |
| 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
233 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
- Chief Executive Officer: DJ Lebo
- Chief Operating Officer: Heather DiRenzo
- Chief Program Officer: Allison Miller
- Fundraising Contact: Allison Miller, Director of Community Partnerships
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BIRNEY | INTERIM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER OVERLEY | VICE CHAIR FROM 10/23 | 1 | — |
| CHARLES PUCKETT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PAUL SCHANDEL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY JOHNSON | QUALITY COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDY DANCE | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 04/24 | 1 | — |
| CAROL COURT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAT PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN ENDARA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VALERIE UY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF REAVES | BOARD MEMBER FROM 05/24 | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN CIVITELLI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RABECKA COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER FROM 03/24 | 1 | — |
| DONALD OBRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TANYA STANTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KASSANDRA HELLAND | BOARD MEMBER FROM 10/23 | 1 | — |
| SANDRA EMERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROOSEVELT HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER FROM 03/24 | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN PERRY | BOARD MEMBER FROM 03/24 | 1 | — |
| DJ LEBO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $161,951 |
| HEATHER DIRENZO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $120,460 |
| MELANIE BARCLAY | DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & AUDIT SERVICES | 40 | $91,285 |
| LEONARDO ALMANZA | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES | 40 | $89,452 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has received community support, including a $2,500 donation from the University Women of Flagler. ELCFV has issued calls for proposals and continues to expand its service delivery network across the two-county region.
University Women of Flagler donates $2,500 to Early Learning Coalition ofSubject 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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