Region A Partnership For Children is located in Sylva, 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, Region A Partnership For Children employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Region A Partnership For Children 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, Region A Partnership For Children generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 7 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 2015, Region A Partnership For Children has awarded 155 individual grants totaling $26,272,603. 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:
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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BY ENCOURAGING ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION AND FUNDING SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NORTH CAROLINA PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM (NC PRE-K) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE SCHOOL READINESS FOR OVER 600 ELIGIBLE FOUR YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN 49 CLASSROOMS IN CHEROKEE, CLAY, GRAHAM, HAYWOOD, JACKSON, MACON, AND SWAIN COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE QUALLA BOUNDARY (REGION A). RISK FACTORS AND ELIGIBILITY ARE DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. NC PRE-K PROVIDES LICENSED TEACHERS AND STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM IN THE CLASSROOM OVER A TEN MONTH PROGRAM PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. NC PRE-K QUALITY AND CAPACITY BUILDING FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PRE-K TEACHERS AND CLASSROOM MATERIALS FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK OF REGION A WITH OVER 730 PARENTS THROUGHOUT REGION A PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM.
SMART START PROGRAMMING. A NORTH CAROLINA STATE-WIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION INITIATIVE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMMING. PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) PARENT EDUCATORS WHO PROVIDE HOME VISITS, GROUP CONNECTIONS, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS TO 74 FAMILIES IN REGION A. REACH OUT AND READ DISTRIBUTEDING 8,267 BOOKS TO CHILDREN AGES 0-5 WHILE DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE OF LITERACY DURING CHILD WELLNESS VISITS AT 11 PARTICIPATING PHYSICIAN'S OFFICES IN REGION A. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS (CCHCS) PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO 110 CHILDCARE FACILITIES IN REGION A. SMART START FUNDS ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO REGION A'S NORTH CAROLINA CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM, FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK, OVERALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.
FAMILY SUPPORT. THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY AND THE DISTRIBUTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF 28,166 BOOKS TO NEARLY 3,700 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT REGION A; COMMUNITY SYSTEMS BUILDING; CHILD NUTRITION EDUCATION IN FIVE COUNTIES; AND SESAME STREET IN COMMUNITIES LITERACY AND RESOURCE SHARING EVENTS IN TWO COUNTIES WITH HUNDREDS PARTICIPANTS AT EACH EVENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Janice Edgerton Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $99,275 |
Kelly Vreeland Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $94,901 |
Maggie Panther Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Shelly Foreman Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Glenda Hensley Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Cloer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,530,835 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $219,775 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,750,610 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,150 |
Investment income | $14,145 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,780,269 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,348,257 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $147,434 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,990 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,014 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $560,303 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,908 |
Other employee benefits | $105,516 |
Payroll taxes | $59,150 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,864 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $355 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,079 |
Office expenses | $15,413 |
Information technology | $28,707 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,599 |
Travel | $27,671 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,917 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,060 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,698,678 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,206 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,444,168 |
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 | $26,858 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,563,232 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,613 |
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 | $37,842 |
Total liabilities | $115,455 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,329,962 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,815 |
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 | $1,563,232 |
Over the last fiscal year, Region A Partnership For Children has awarded $3,348,239 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLS PURPOSE: NC Pre-K Services | $218,736 |
CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: NC Pre-K Services | $247,752 |
HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: NC Pre-K Services | $110,246 |
CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: NC Pre-K Services | $323,392 |
GRAHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: NC Pre-K Services | $164,666 |
JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PURPOSE: Smart Start Child Care Health Consultant Services | $143,714 |