Smart Start Of New Hanover County is located in Wilmington, NC. The organization was established in 1996. 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 Of New Hanover County employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smart Start Of New Hanover County 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 Of New Hanover County generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 8 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, Smart Start Of New Hanover County has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $1,525,005. 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
SMART START OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SEEKS TO BUILD BRIDGES TO DEVELOP, SUSTAIN, AND ENHANCE HEALTH, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO FIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL (CCR&R) (3104-014): THE CCR&R PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY. STAFF PROVIDE MANY OF THE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE FOR EARLY EDUCATORS. THESE INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS ITS-SIDS, PLAYGROUND SAFETY, AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT TOOLS. UP TO TWENTY HOURS OF YEARLY IN-SERVICE TRAINING (DEPENDING ON CURRENT LEVEL OF EDUCATION) FOR FULL-TIME CHILDCARE STAFF IS A NORTH CAROLINA REQUIREMENT. STAFF ALSO PROVIDE BOTH INTENSIVE AND LIGHT TOUCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDCARE SITES/CLASSROOMS TO SUPPORT QUALITY CARE AND RE-LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. THE CCR&R OPERATE THE RESOURCE ROOM/LENDING LIBRARY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES AND PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND REFERRALS THROUGH OUTREACH EVENTS AND WITH FAMILIES THAT CALL OR VISIT. THE SMART START CCR&R CENTER IS PART OF A REGIONAL CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES REFERRAL TO FAMILIES FOR CHILDCARE.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) (5509-011): EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM WORKS WITH HIGH-RISK FAMILIES OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN FOR UP TO 2 YEARS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND PEER ENGAGEMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR PERSONAL VISITS, GROUP CONNECTIONS, A VARIETY OF SCREENINGS, AND RESOURCE NETWORKING.
POSITIVE PARENTING (PP) (5505-015): POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM (TRIPLE P) OFFERS EVIDENCE-BASED PRINCIPLES AND ADVICE PROVIDING TOOLS THAT PARENTS NEED TO RAISE CONFIDENT, HEALTHY CHILDREN, AND TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. PARENTS MUST BE REFERRED FROM NHC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jane Morrow Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $78,217 |
Tina Hughes Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $12,325 |
Shannon Smiles Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Cheryl Aguilar Chancy Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Marie Bergh Cook Board Member | Trustee | 0.04 | $0 |
Anna Cook Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $45,103 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,803,271 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $153,698 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,002,072 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,552 |
Investment income | $3,513 |
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 | $2,034,384 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $130,123 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $145,797 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,665 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,430 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $806,890 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,505 |
Other employee benefits | $136,970 |
Payroll taxes | $66,314 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $86 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,786 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,539 |
Office expenses | $104,600 |
Information technology | $23,632 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $139,972 |
Travel | $25,111 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,742 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,365 |
All other expenses | $24,117 |
Total functional expenses | $1,890,214 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $363,604 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $235,688 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $599,292 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,654 |
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 | $74,654 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $444,485 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,153 |
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 | $599,292 |
Over the last fiscal year, Smart Start Of New Hanover County has awarded $100,343 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CAPE FEAR PURPOSE: Young Parents and United Way | $74,663 |
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Curriculum and assessments; Education Milestone Award; Triple P Level 2 | $25,680 |