Ready For School Ready For Life is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ready For School Ready For Life employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ready For School Ready For Life 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 12/2022, Ready For School Ready For Life generated $6.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 12/2022.
Since 2020, Ready For School Ready For Life has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $958,832. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO BUILD A CONNECTED, INNOVATIVE SYSTEM OF CARE OF GUILFORD COUNTY'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE GET READY GUILFORD INITIATIVE REPRESENTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN READY FOR SCHOOL, READY FOR LIFE, AND THE DUKE ENDOWMENT. THIS COLLABORATIVE ENDEAVOR HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN EXPANDING ITS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY NAVIGATION SERVICES WITHIN OB/GYN AND PEDIATRIC PRACTICES THROUGHOUT GUILFORD COUNTY. THE INITIATIVE PROUDLY INTRODUCED ITS 'ROUTES TO READY' BRAND FOR PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL NAVIGATION SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ROUTES TO READY INTEGRATED DATA SYSTEM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED, INCORPORATING ALL RELEVANT PROGRAMS SEAMLESSLY. IN 2022, READY READY EXTENDED ITS SERVICES TO BENEFIT 16,000 INDIVIDUALS. IT HAS ALSO CULTIVATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 100 ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH ITS DEDICATED WORK IN CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI), OUR ORGANIZATION HAS EFFECTIVELY TRAINED AND PROVIDED ONGOING SUPPORT TO 28 PARTNER PROGRAMS WITHIN GUILFORD COUNTY.
THE BASICS GUILFORD ARE FIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING AND CAREGIVING PRACTICES THAT CAN BE USED IN EVERYDAY LIFE TO BENEFIT YOUNG CHILDREN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. THROUGH THE BASICS GUILFORD PROGRAM, READY READY CONDUCTED 22 COMMUNITY AND PARTNER TRAINING SESSIONS, INVOLVING 771 INDIVIDUALS, AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN 16 COMMUNITY EVENTS, DISPENSING 450 BASICS KITS, FURNISHING 1,000 WELCOME BABY BAGS TO HIGH POINT MEDICAL CENTER, AND DISTRIBUTING OVER 15,000 BOOKS. IN ADDITION, READY FOR SCHOOL, READY FOR LIFE'S EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM ORCHESTRATED LITERACY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS ACROSS GUILFORD COUNTY, EFFECTIVELY BROADENING THE REACH OF THE BASICS GUILFORD PROGRAM WHILE DISTRIBUTING BOOKS TO CHILDREN AND PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES.
READY FOR SCHOOL, READY FOR LIFE OPERATES THE GUILFORD PARENT LEADER NETWORK (GPLN), WHICH EMPOWERS PARENT LEADERS TO SERVE AS CONSULTANTS, PARTNERS, AND CHANGE AGENTS. GPLN COLLABORATES WITH STAFF TO ENSURE FAMILY VOICES SHAPE KEY DECISIONS, WITH TEN REPRESENTATIVES ON THE READY READY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VARIOUS COMMITTEES. PARENT LIAISONS AND GPLN MEMBERS ALSO ENGAGE ON NONPROFIT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES COUNTYWIDE, INCLUDING, NEIGHBORHOOD/HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS IN UNDER-RESOURCED GUILFORD COUNTY ZIP CODES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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J Edward Kitchen Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10.5 | $0 |
Susan S Schwartz Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10.5 | $0 |
Dr Harold Martin Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Mindy Oakley Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Curtis Holloman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
David F Leeper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Coastal Cloud Holdings Llc Technology | 12/30/22 | $3,383,929 |
Ibm Corporation Technology | 12/30/22 | $473,110 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $800,312 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,554,372 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,354,684 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,813 |
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 | $6,364,497 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $659,382 |
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. | $327,159 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,167 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,107,016 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,437 |
Other employee benefits | $123,738 |
Payroll taxes | $101,337 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,565 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $168,517 |
Advertising and promotion | $95,310 |
Office expenses | $32,138 |
Information technology | $57,248 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,680 |
Travel | $6,238 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,027 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,402 |
Insurance | $3,745 |
All other expenses | $143,859 |
Total functional expenses | $7,104,977 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,379,327 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,424,412 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $100,000 |
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 | $14,536 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $294,751 |
Total assets | $4,213,026 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $376,357 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $407,688 |
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 | $296,410 |
Total liabilities | $1,080,455 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,027,571 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $105,000 |
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 | $4,213,026 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ready For School Ready For Life has awarded $659,382 in support to 23 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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EVERY BABY GUILFORD PURPOSE: CQI COHORT GRANT: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV FOR DESCRIPTION. | $50,000 |
BACKPACK BEGINNINGS PURPOSE: CQI COHORT GRANT: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV FOR DESCRIPTION. | $27,500 |
GUILFORD WORKS PURPOSE: CQI COHORT GRANT: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV FOR DESCRIPTION. | $15,000 |
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST PURPOSE: CQI COHORT GRANT: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV FOR DESCRIPTION. | $27,500 |
GREENSBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY PURPOSE: CQI COHORT GRANT: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV FOR DESCRIPTION. | $27,500 |
POSITIVE DIRECTION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES PURPOSE: CQI COHORT GRANT: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV FOR DESCRIPTION. | $27,500 |