Smart Start Rowan Inc
- Assets
- $219.0k
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Salisbury, NC
- Founding
- 01/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 56-1890324
Organization Overview
Smart Start Rowan Inc is located in Salisbury, NC. The organization was established in 1995. 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, Smart Start Rowan Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smart Start Rowan 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, Smart Start Rowan Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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, Smart Start Rowan Inc has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $9,232,601. 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 PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PRESCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ROWAN COUNTY, NC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NORTH CAROLINA PRE-KINDERGARTENGOAL 5: TO SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTER THE NORTH CAROLINA PRE-KINDERGARDEN PROGRAM, WHICH IS A STATE FUNDED, HIGH QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SCHOOL READINESS AND PREPARE FOUR-YEAR-OLDS FOR KINDERGARTEN.OBJECTIVE 1: 95% OF FAMILIES RECEIVING NCPK SERVICES AND RESPONDING TO A SURVEY WILL REPORT THAT THEY STRONGLY AGREE OR AGREE THAT THEY FEEL THEIR CHILD IS BETTER PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN AFTER PARTICIPATING IN THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM.STATS: 315 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM ACROSS 18 SITES AND 27 CLASSROOMS.
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION AFFORDABILITYGOAL 1: TO CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH ROWAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH CHILD CARE SUBSIDY FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION.OBJECTIVE 1: INCREASE IN AVERAGE STAR RATINGS OF SUBSIDIZED CHILD PLACEMENTS IN REGULATED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.OBJECTIVE 2: INCREASE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN RECEIVING SUBSIDY IN REGULATED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.STATS: - FROM 2002 - PRESENT, THE PERCENT OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN 4-OR-5-STAR CHILD CARE FACILITIES HAS INCREASED FROM 34% TO 85%- FROM 2022 - PRESENT, THE AVERAGE STAR RATING FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN 1-5-STAR LICENSED CHILD CARE HAS INCREASE FROM 2.98 TO 4.63.- 101 CHILDREN RECEIVED SMART START CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE THROUGH ROWAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.- 17 LICENSED FACILITIES/FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, ALL 4 OR 5 STARS, RECEIVED MONETARY ENHANCEMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR STAR LICENSE ENHANCEMENT (CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT) ACTIVITY.
FAMILY SUPPORTGOAL 3: EXPAND THE FAMILY SUPPORT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO PARENTS IN ROWAN COUNTY.OBJECTIVE 1: THE MAJORITY OF PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-5 IN ROWAN COUNTY WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN A PARENTING SEMINAR/CLASS/SESSION SPONSORED BY SMART START ROWAN WILL FEEL THAT THE PROGRAM HELPED THEM DEAL MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THEIR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR.OBJECTIVE 2: THE MAJORITY OF PARENTS WHO VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN A PARENT/CHILD PLAYGROUP ACTIVITY SPONSORED BY SMART START ROWAN WILL INDICATE IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING PARENTING AREAS: 1) "I UNDERSTAND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CHILDREN AT DIFFERENT AGES; 2) "I GIVE THE CHILD IN MY CARE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND TRY NEW THINGS; AND 3) "I TALK OR SHARE IDEAS ABOUT CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH ANOTHER ADULT."STATS:- 112 PARENT/CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP PARENTING SUPPORT, AS WELL AS PARENT/CHILD PLAYGROUPS- 6,685 CHILDREN RECEIVED BOOKS THROUGH OUR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM- 381 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED 4 LARGE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY EVENTS HOSTED BY SMART START ROWAN
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Billie Culp Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan Herrington Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Meredith Littell Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Judy Klusman Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Henry Kluttz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Timika Peterson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,297,015 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,808 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,335,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,590 |
| Investment income | $196 |
| 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 | $3,347,854 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,366,082 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,106 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,493 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,850 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $534,073 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,453 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,207 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,218 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,526 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,037 |
| Office expenses | $20,690 |
| Information technology | $11,307 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,380 |
| Travel | $4,024 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,791 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,922 |
| All other expenses | $11,266 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,452,274 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $218,956 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $218,966 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,721 |
| 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 | $6,721 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $212,245 |
| 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 | $218,966 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Smart Start Rowan Inc has awarded $2,353,241 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ADVANTAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER PURPOSE: NCPK, SLE | $138,435 |
CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PURPOSE: NCPK, SLE | $180,673 |
HAPPY DAY PURPOSE: SLE | $5,502 |
KIDDIE LAND KINDERGARTEN PURPOSE: NCPK, SLE | $218,611 |
KANNAPOLIS CITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: NCPK | $154,537 |
NOAH'S PLAYLOFT PURPOSE: SLE | $13,595 |