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Who funds First Step Child Care Center
EIN 36-4241883
First Step Child Care Center (EIN 36-4241883) was named as a grant recipient by 2 funders in 8 grants paid totaling $6,278,111 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$6,278,111
8 grants paid
Funders
2
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Early 36-3186328 | IL | A | 7 | $6,278,111 | 2025 |
| Illinois Action for Children 36-2712912 | IL | A | 1 | $0 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 8 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Start Early | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $650,060 | paid | HS/EHS PROGRAM | 202640909349301214 |
| 2024 | Start Early | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $1,029,572 | paid | HS/EHS Program | 202520859349301332 |
| 2023 | Start Early | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $1,182,835 | paid | HS/EHS Program | 202440799349300849 |
| 2022 | Start Early | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $1,049,633 | paid | Head Start/Early Head Start Program | 202301239349302500 |
| 2021 | Start Early | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $930,116 | paid | Head Start/Early Head Start Program | 202221339349304742 |
| 2020 | Illinois Action for Children | First Step Child Care Ctr Richton Park, IL | A | $0 + $9,003 non-cash | paid | QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS | 202101029349300325 |
| 2019 | Ounce of Prevention Fund | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $733,154 | paid | HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM | 202011359349304361 |
| 2018 | Ounce of Prevention Fund | First Step Child Care Center Richton Park, IL | A | $702,741 | paid | Head Start/Early Head Start Program | 201941299349300314 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
The same organization elsewhere in the program: exempt status and filing health · federal awards · grant guidance · open opportunities.
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