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Ready for School

Ready for School

Holland, MI 49423
Tax ID27-4898652

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About this organization

Revenue

$639,355

Expenses

$642,234

Website

readyforschool.org

Mission

TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE BY EQUIPPING PARENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE INTEGRATED SUPPORT OF THE HOLLAND, ZEELAND, AND HAMILTON COMMUNITIES.

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2019 IMPACT HIGHTLIGHTS: DEMONSTRATING THAT EARLY CHILDHOOD IS A COMMUNITY PRIORITY: - SHOWED A 4% INCREASE IN KINDERGARTEN READINESS TO 70%. SINCE 2009, KINDERGARTEN READINESS HAS INCREASED FROM 43 TO 70% PER AN EARLY LITERACY MEASURE. ACCELERATE ACCESS TO YEAR ROUND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCES: - AWARDED 346 ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRESCHOOL TUITION DURING THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR. - COLLABORATION WITH NAVIGATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM THROUGH REFERRALS TO STATE AND FEDERAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OTTAWA COUNTIES HELP ME GROW CARE COORDINATION TEAM. - CREATED HIGH QUALITY SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 75 INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS AND CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS. THIS PROGRAM, START SCHOOL READY, IS A READINESS ACCELERATOR THAT SHOWED STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS ENHANCE WORLD-CLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL TALENT: - ENHANCED TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH REACH OUT AND READ: 5,680 WELL CHILD VISITS WERE ENHANCED WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE BOOKS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CONVERSATIONS - ENHANCED PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN EDUCATOR'S APPROACHES TO EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS THROUGH COMMUNITY OFFERINGS: THE LITTLE READ AND START SCHOOL READY - ENHANCED RELATIONSHIPS AND PEER LEARNING THROUGH EARLY EDUCATOR ROUNDTABLES. INNOVATE TO EXPAND EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: - ALIGNED AND CONNECTED PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN EDUCATORS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FOCUSED ON EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS - IMPLEMENTED A FOUR-WEEK NATURE BASED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, START SCHOOL READY. THIS STRATEGY HELPED FILL THE YEAR ROUND NEED FOR HIGH QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ACCELERATE KINDERGARTEN READINESS - COACHED 20 PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN EDUCATORS ON NATURE BASED EDUCATION -MAINTAINED START SCHOOL READY EXPANSION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THREE SCHOOL SYSTEMS: HOLLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND HAMILTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. THIS ALLOWS THE INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNIIES' YOUNGEST LEARNERS YEAR ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To prepare children for success in kindergarten and life by equipping parents and families through the integrated support of the holland, zeeland, and hamilton communities.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To prepare children for success in kindergarten and life by equipping parents and families through the integrated support of the holland, zeeland, and hamilton communities.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MI.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 268 E 8TH STREET SUITE 10, HOLLAND, MI, 49423.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 8 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$2,879.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2011.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $231,093 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $48,049 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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