Burke County Smart Start Inc
- Assets
- $67.4k
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $52.4k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Morganton, NC
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 56-1852721
Organization Overview
Burke County Smart Start Inc is located in Morganton, NC. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Burke County Smart Start Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Burke County Smart Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Burke County Smart Start Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Burke County Smart Start Inc has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $14,782,821. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE, THRU PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEANS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE STEP PROGRAM AND THE QUALITY BONUS FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN PROGRAM. THE STEP PROGRAM WAS A PART TIME PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CLASSROOMS SERVING 221 CHILDREN AT 3 SITES IN BURKE COUNTY. BY JUNE 30, 2023 100% OF THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STEP PROGRAM AT LEAST 6 MONTHS DEMONSTRATED DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH AS MEASURED BY THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM. THE QUALITY BONUS FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN PROGRAM WAS CONDUCTED BY AN ACCREDITED RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY. QUALITY BONUSES WERE PAID MONTHLY TO 29 CHILD CARE PROGRAMS SERVING 432 NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN. BY JUNE 30, 2023, 84% OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVING QUALITY BONUSES MAINTAINED OR INCREASED THEIR QUALITY AS MEASURED BY THE STAR LICENSURE RATING.
FAMILY SUPPORT - FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS INCLUDING MOTHEREAD/FATHEREAD THAT COMBINED THE TEACHING OF LITERACY SKILLS WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT ISSUES SERVING 45 FAMILIES. BY JUNE 30, 2023, 62% (28 OF 45) OF PARTICIPATING PARENTS INDICATED THEY READ MORE TO THEIR CHILDREN.
NC PRE K - DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NC PRE K PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLDS WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAILURE IN KINDERGARTEN. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE KINDERGARTEN READINESS. 397 CHILDREN SERVED IN 29 CLASSROOMS AT 19 SITES LOCATED IN BURKE COUNTY.
CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY - CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND DUAL SUBSIDY TANF PAYMENTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES. HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO 93 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN 9 CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND 3 CHILD CARE HOME CENTERS WITH 69% IN 4 OR 5 STAR FACILITIES PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE BY JUNE 30, 2023. THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL ACTIVITY PROVIDED RESOURCES TO CHILD CARE CENTERS. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAININGS TO CHILD CARE STAFF THAT AFFECTED THE TEACHING AND CLASSROOM QUALITY. 81 TRAININGS CONDUCTED TO 236 CHILD CARE STAFF FROM 32 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. 96 % (22 OF 23) OF PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE CENTERS MAINTAINED THEIR STAR RATING. DUAL SUBSIDY TANF PAYMENTS PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR SUBSIDY FOR 141 FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) FUNDS. THE AVERAGE STAR RATING FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN WAS 4.71 STARS AND 93% OF SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN WERE IN 4 OR 5 STAR CARE CENTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kasey Gardner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brandon Collins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rev Jasper Hemphill Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Julia Terrell Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rebecca Mcleod Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tina Mosley Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,087,035 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,555 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,091,590 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,137 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,112 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,093,722 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,749,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,159 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,495 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $152,443 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,356 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,405 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,106 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,580 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,199 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,464 |
| Office expenses | $1,975 |
| Information technology | $13,371 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,842 |
| Travel | $3,724 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,511 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,592 |
| All other expenses | $2,896 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,131,330 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,989 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $52,384 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $67,373 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,640 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,640 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $63,696 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,037 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $67,373 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Burke County Smart Start Inc has awarded $3,748,400 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS OF BURKE COUNTY INC PURPOSE: CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL; CHILD CARE QUALITY; DUAL SUBSIDY - AFFORDABILITY | $1,489,054 |
BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PURPOSE: PART TIME PROGRAM-STEPS, NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS | $1,588,510 |
BURKE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $33,225 |
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS LLC PURPOSE: NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS | $202,787 |
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS | $230,550 |
GIGGLES & GRINS CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: NC PRE-K CLASSROOM | $111,965 |