Educational First Steps
DALLAS, TX · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Educational First Steps has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
Educational First Steps (EFS) creates and supports high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five in low income and historically oppressed communities. For over 30 years, EFS has transformed existing childcare centers into nationally accredited preschools in a period of 36-48 months at no cost to the centers or parents. By securing national accreditation, centers become highly respected preschools that are rooted fundamentally strong teaching pedagogy that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond; positioning them for long-term success.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Educational First Steps
$9.5M in foundation grants on record from 66 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Foundation | $3.1M | 3 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | $1M | 3 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | $558K | 4 |
| Moody Foundation | $550K | 4 |
| American Community Trust | $525K | 4 |
| Crystal Charity Ball | $500K | 1 |
| Rees-Jones Foundation | $400K | 2 |
| Out to Play | $380K | 1 |
| Morris Foundation | $375K | 3 |
| Rainwater Charitable Foundation | $325K | 3 |
Leadership
DOMINIQUE MCCAIN — President & CEO (Principal officer)
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