South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees is located in Greenwood, SC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees employed 7 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees 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 06/2021, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees generated $405.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $383.0k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAMILY STRENGTHENING-FIRST STEPS WORKS TO INCREASE PARENTS' ABILITY TO STIMULATE THEIR CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING PROGRAMS SUCH AS PARENTS AS TEACHERS, PARENTS ARE FIRST AND PARENT TRAINING.
HEALTHY START-FIRST STEPS RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY START IN MAXIMIZING BOTH SCHOOL READINESS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO LEVERAGE RESROURCES FOR- AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF- THE HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STATE'S YOUNG CHILDREN. THEY ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS THROUGH THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM.
SCHOOL TRANSITION-DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS - AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005 - COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PAIRING THE FAMILIES OF HIGH-RISK RISING KINDERGARTNERS WITH THEIR FUTURE TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER BEFORE SCHOOL ENTRY. TEACHERS COMPLETE SIX VISITS WITH EACH FAMILY,CENTERED UPON CLASSROOM AND CONTENT EXPECTATIONS.
INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Darnell Mcpherson Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $59,324 |
Winifred Herrington Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lucretia Bellamy Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Thomasena Davis Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Jimmie Epling Vice Chair | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Robert Stucks ESQ Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $302,768 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,929 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $405,697 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $21 |
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 | $405,718 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,324 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,024 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $149,051 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $36,297 |
Payroll taxes | $15,664 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,123 |
Information technology | $6,199 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $700 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,069 |
All other expenses | $121 |
Total functional expenses | $382,998 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,990 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,400 |
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 | $217,390 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,634 |
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 | $40,634 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,756 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $217,390 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees has recieved totaling $44,499.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Childrens Trust Fund Of South Carolina Columbia, SC PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM | $34,499 |
Hartsville Community Development Foundation Hartsville, SC PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees Columbia, SC | $20,496,794 | $45,278,924 |
Mecklenburg Partnership For Children Charlotte, NC | $3,360,557 | $28,062,403 |
Council Of State And Territorial Epidemiologists Atlanta, GA | $7,651,256 | $20,919,000 |
Guilford County Partnership For Children Inc Greensboro, NC | $1,133,559 | $15,560,026 |
Partnership For Children Of Cumberland County Inc Fayetteville, NC | $3,851,277 | $14,252,624 |
Onslow County Partnership For Children Jacksonville, NC | $467,793 | $12,255,030 |
Durhams Partnership For Children Durham, NC | $515,182 | $10,701,897 |
North Carolina Association Of Educators Inc Raleigh, NC | $37,548,115 | $38,819,599 |
Robeson County Partnership For Children Lumberton, NC | $1,373,329 | $6,719,336 |
Down East Partnership For Children Rocky Mount, NC | $901,285 | $6,638,364 |
Cleveland County Partnership For Children Inc Kings Mountain, NC | $125,732 | $6,139,348 |
The Partnership For Children Of Wayne County Inc Goldsboro, NC | $310,376 | $5,891,919 |