Early Years Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 56-1514058
- Total giving
- $28MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $13MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
EARLY YEARS LEADS EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND THE WORKFORCE. EARLY YEARS 'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. EARLY YEARS IS ONE OF THE MANAGING AGENCIES FOR THE NC CCR&R COUNCIL, AND AS THE LOCAL CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY, PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IN ALAMANCE, CASWELL, DURHAM, FRANKLIN, GRANVILLE, ORANGE, PERSON, VANCE AND WAKE COUNTIES, WHICH INCLUDES HELPING FAMILIES FIND AND PAY FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE. EARLY YEARS HELPS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE, INCLUDING SUPPORT TRAINING, ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS, NUTRITION SERVICES, SALARY SUPPLEMENTS AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. IN NC AND NATIONALLY, EARLY YEARS ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF UNDER-EDUCATION, LOW COMPENSATION AND HIGH TURNOVER IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Askorp Inc | $1M | 2023 |
| Childcare Network - Ruby Street | $790K | 2023 |
| Durham Public Schools | $780K | 2023 |
| Families and Communities Rising Inc | $520K | 2023 |
| Martin-Pitt Pfc | $470K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.childcareservices.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.