INSTITUTE FOR CHILD SUCCESS INC

EIN: 271904900 501(c)(3) Social Science

GREENVILLE, SC

Total Revenue
$8,439,712
Total Expenses
$6,461,498
Total Assets
$5,623,757
Net Assets
$5,142,129
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
JAMIE MOON
Phone
8642878063
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INSTITUTE FOR CHILD SUCCESS INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $8.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE FOR CHILD SUCCESS (ICS) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT RESEARCH AND POLICY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF ALL YOUNG CHILDREN. ICS PURSUES ITS MISSION IN FOUR PRIMARY WAYS: PROPOSING SMART PUBLIC POLICIES, GROUNDED IN RESEARCH; ADVISING GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES; SHARING KNOWLEDGE, CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS, EMBRACING SOLUTIONS, AND ACCELERATING IMPACT; ENCOURAGING AND CULTIVATING CATALYTIC, INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,666,041 Revenue: $1,271,641

POLICY, RESEARCH AND IMPACT BUSINESS SEGMENT - SEE SCHEDULE OPOLICY, RESEARCH AND IMPACT BUSINESS SEGMENTIN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 WE WORKED ON MULTIPLE MUNICIPAL, STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL...

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POLICY, RESEARCH AND IMPACT BUSINESS SEGMENT - SEE SCHEDULE OPOLICY, RESEARCH AND IMPACT BUSINESS SEGMENTIN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 WE WORKED ON MULTIPLE MUNICIPAL, STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL EFFORTS IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SPACE. THESE INCLUDED RESEARCH ON HEALTH OUTCOMES, PROGRAMMATIC IMPROVEMENTS, INNOVATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE AND NUTRITION, AND OTHERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE COMPLETED OUR ANNUAL NURTURING DEVELOPING MINDS CONFFERENCE, CONSULTING WAS PROVIDED TO 55 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Program 2
Expenses: $1,346,702

HELLO FAMILY PROGRAM BUSINESS SEGMENT - SEE SCHEDULE OHELLO FAMILY PROGRAM BUSINESS SEGMENTTHE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY INVOLVED IN THE HELLO FAMILY PROGRAM, A COMPREHENSIVE...

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HELLO FAMILY PROGRAM BUSINESS SEGMENT - SEE SCHEDULE OHELLO FAMILY PROGRAM BUSINESS SEGMENTTHE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY INVOLVED IN THE HELLO FAMILY PROGRAM, A COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM INITIATED IN 2022 BY THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVERAL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, TO CREATE AN OVERARCHING CULTURE OF HEALTH AND TO IMPROVE BIRTH, HEALTH, LEARNING, AND CHILD WELFARE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CITY, PRENATAL THROUGH AGE FIVE. UNDER AN OUTCOME PAYOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY, THE ORGANIZATION IS DESIGNATED AS THE PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE PROGRAM, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE TARGET POPULATION, SERVES AS THE FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION INTERMEDIARY FOR THE PROGRAM, AND SUPERVISES AND COORDINATES THE WORK OF VARIOUS SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $764,593

COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA BUSINESS SEGMENT - SEE SCHEDULE OCOUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA BUSINESS SEGMENTON JULY 11, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO A MASTER TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH COUNCIL FOR...

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COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA BUSINESS SEGMENT - SEE SCHEDULE OCOUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA BUSINESS SEGMENTON JULY 11, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO A MASTER TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA. COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA IS A NATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES LAW ENFORCEMENT, RETIRED MILITARY, AND BUSINESS LEADERS, WHO PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE CHILDREN TO BE HEALTHY, WELL-EDUCATED AND PREPARED FOR PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THE FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, HOME VISITING, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH. AT JUNE 30, 2025 THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN OVER GRANT PROGRAMS IN THREE STATES, HIRED TWO FORMER CSA EMPLOYEES, AND LICENSED THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, FOR A FEE, TO ENTITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,141,392
Program Service Revenue $1,271,641
Investment Income $26,679
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $8,439,712

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,798,402
Fundraising Expenses $173,571
Program Expenses $5,188,706
Other Expenses $3,663,096
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,461,498

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,439,712 $6,669,546 +0.3%
Expenses $6,461,498 $5,028,288 +0.3%
Net Income $1,978,214 $1,641,258 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
23
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
11
$597,446
Total Directors
27
$359,546
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMIE MOON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 37.50
Officer Director
$232,140 $17,030 $249,170
JOHN CONCKLIN VP OF STRATEGY & FINANCE 37.50
Officer Director
$110,376 $0 $110,376
GARY GLICKMAN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CALVIN L CALHOUN III CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALMA MCKNEW TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEISHA GRAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DESMOND P KELLY MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL GRAYSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOKEITHA SEABROOK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HONORABLE LORANNE AUSLEY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL CAMPBELL DHL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HONORABLE MERL CODE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN ELLIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL DWORKIN MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCES ELLISON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYLVIA ECHOLS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN ROBINSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB LONG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS RUSHTON JR MD FAAP TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM F SCHMIDT MD PHD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOMAGNO PANLILIO PHD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD WILKERSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN THOMSON SHI PHD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONGRESSMAN BEN MCADAMS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY ESCOBAR PHD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIMICA GASKINS JD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT A SAUL MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GARVEY CHIEF OF EQUITY, INNOVATIVE FINANCING & COMMUNICAT 37.50
Officer
$118,721 $0 $118,721
TYSON BARKER PHD CHIEF SCIENCE & INNOVATION OFFICER 37.50
Officer
$119,179 $0 $119,179
MEGAN CAROLAN VP OF POLICY RESEARCH 37.50
Highest
$105,626 $0 $105,626
MARI CARY PHD VP OF EVALUATION & PRACTICE 37.50
Highest
$104,857 $0 $104,857
BRYAN BOROUGHS FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 37.50
$168,076 $13,997 $182,073
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $8,439,712 $6,461,498 $5,623,757 $1,978,214
2024 $6,669,546 $5,028,288 $3,718,279 $1,641,258
2023 $1,848,919 $2,467,670 $3,201,378 $-618,751
2022 $4,831,076 $4,159,543 $4,018,889 $671,533
2021 $2,842,292 $2,049,057 $2,517,388 $793,235
2020 $1,525,513 $1,469,659 $840,728 $55,854
2019 $1,547,482 $1,475,188 $692,113 $72,294
2018 $1,640,611 $1,638,145 $696,220 $2,466
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