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Year in Review & Financials

Start Early is committed to using donations efficiently and effectively to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential in life.

Year in Review & Financial Summary

We are proud to share the tremendous progress we have made over the years thanks to dedicated early learning champions like you.

Management & Stewardship

We maintain professionalism, accountability and transparency in the management and stewardship of financial contributions. Below you will find Start Early’s Form 990s and audited financial statements.

990 Forms

Compensation information for our president, Diana Rauner, is not listed on 990 Forms since she has elected to serve in her role without salary or other compensation.

Audited Financial Statements

An Organization You Can Trust

As a nonprofit that serves Chicago and communities across our country, Start Early is proud to have received the highest rankings from the nation’s most reputable charity evaluators.

Charity Navigator

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Guidestar

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Our Impact

Learn more about how we’re supporting children, families and early childhood professionals as we improve the state of early learning in America.

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Support Our Work

Together, when we start early, we can close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.

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What We Do

Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.

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Quality early childhood is one of the best ways to level the playing field. Learn why and about the impact we’re having.

For 40 years, Start Early has been a champion for early learning. Learn more about what has shaped us and what moves us forward.

We bring our expertise across program, policy and research to all we do and partner with others to scale our knowledge across the country.

Strengthening early childhood organizations for positive staff, family, and child outcomes.

Resources from our experts that give parents the tools they need to help their children thrive in those critical early years.

Become a champion for early learning. Learn how you can help close the opportunity gap for our youngest learners.