We are proud to share the tremendous progress we have made over the years thanks to dedicated early learning champions like you.
Year in Review & Financial Summary
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
- Fiscal Year 2023
- Fiscal Year 2022
- Fiscal Year 2021
- Fiscal Year 2020
- Fiscal Year 2019
- Fiscal Year 2018
- Fiscal Year 2017
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.

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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.

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.

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