BEGINNINGS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

EIN: 460605246 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

WEST COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$383,035
Total Expenses
$349,971
Total Assets
$120,736
Net Assets
$120,736
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
PRESTON TRIPPE
Phone
8032161171
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BEGINNINGS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $383K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $350K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BEGINNINGS SC IS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, DEAF PARENTS WITH HEARING CHILDREN, AND PROFESSIONALS SERVING THOSE FAMILIES. BEGINNINGS SC ASSISTS PARENTS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 21 BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THAT WILL EMPOWER THEM AS INFORMED DECISION MAKERS, HELPING THEM ACCESS THE SERVICES THEY NEED FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND PROMOTING EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF HEARING LOSS AND AWARENESS OF EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. BEGINNINGS SC BELIEVES THAT GIVEN ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ABOUT HEARING LOSS, PARENTS CAN MAKE SOUND DECISIONS FOR THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT, COMMUNICATION METHODOLOGY, AND RELATED NEEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $296,870

PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $381,735
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,300
TOTAL REVENUE $383,035

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $255,508
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $296,870
Other Expenses $94,463
TOTAL EXPENSES $349,971

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $383,035 $556,865 -0.3%
Expenses $349,971 $546,953 -0.4%
Net Income $33,064 $9,912 +2.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
7
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
1
$71,885
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PRESTON TRIPPE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$71,885 $0 $71,885
GLORIA BURGESS MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL EVERSMANN VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER FAULKNER MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE HAGAN MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHEONA KELLY MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AILEEN PAGAN-WELCH MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET RHODES MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAN SAWYER MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WILLIAMS-AGEE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $383,035 $349,971 $120,736 $33,064
2024 $556,865 $546,953 $87,672 $9,912
2023 $612,594 $570,907 $77,760 $41,687
2022 $643,030 $610,943 $36,073 $32,087
2021 $368,169 $418,942 $49,601 $-50,773
2018 $379,223 $261,901 $140,166 $117,322
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