BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC

EIN: 561852721 501(c)(3) Education

MORGANTON, NC

Total Revenue
$4,379,239
Total Expenses
$4,354,960
Total Assets
$92,408
Net Assets
$89,012
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
KATHY SMITH
Phone
8284392326
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

TO REACH OUT, BRING TOGETHER AND EMPOWER FAMILIES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $992,459

CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE STEP PROGRAM AND THE QUALITY BONUS FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN PROGRAM. THE STEP PROGRAM WAS A PART TIME PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC...

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CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE STEP PROGRAM AND THE QUALITY BONUS FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN PROGRAM. THE STEP PROGRAM WAS A PART TIME PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CLASSROOMS SERVING 207 CHILDREN AT 3 SITES IN BURKE COUNTY. BY JUNE 30, 2024 100% OF THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE STEP PROGRAM AT LEAST 6 MONTHS DEMONSTRATED DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH AS MEASURED BY THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM. THE QUALITY BONUS FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN PROGRAM WAS CONDUCTED BY AN ACCREDITED RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY. QUALITY BONUSES WERE PAID MONTHLY TO 26 CHILD CARE PROGRAMS SERVING 406 NON-SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN. BY JUNE 30, 2024, 90% OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVING QUALITY BONUSES MAINTAINED OR INCREASED THEIR QUALITY AS MEASURED BY THE STAR LICENSURE RATING.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,359,209

NC PRE K - DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NC PRE K PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLDS WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAILURE IN KINDERGARTEN. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PREKINDERGARTEN...

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NC PRE K - DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NC PRE K PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLDS WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAILURE IN KINDERGARTEN. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE KINDERGARTEN READINESS. 397 CHILDREN SERVED IN 29 CLASSROOMS AT 19 SITES LOCATED IN BURKE COUNTY.

Program 3
Expenses: $687,485

CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY - CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND DUAL SUBSIDY TANF PAYMENTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE...

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CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY - CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND DUAL SUBSIDY TANF PAYMENTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES. BENEFITS PACKAGES PROVIDED TO 90 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN 9 CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND 2 CHILD CARE HOME CENTERS WITH 69% IN 4 OR 5 STAR FACILITIES PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE BY JUNE 30, 2024. THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL ACTIVITY PROVIDED RESOURCES TO CHILD CARE CENTERS. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAININGS TO CHILD CARE STAFF THAT AFFECTED THE TEACHING AND CLASSROOM QUALITY. 86 TRAININGS CONDUCTED TO 385 CHILD CARE STAFF FROM 72 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. 100 % (24 OF 24) OF PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE CENTERS MAINTAINED THEIR STAR RATING. DUAL SUBSIDY TANF PAYMENTS PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR SUBSIDY FOR 147 FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) FUNDS. THE AVERAGE STAR RATING FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN WAS 4.71 STARS AND 93% OF SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN WERE IN 4 OR 5 STAR CARE CENTERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,376,760
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,507
Other Revenue $972
TOTAL REVENUE $4,379,239

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,869,051
Salaries & Benefits $386,455
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,074,605
Other Expenses $99,454
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,354,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,379,239 $4,093,722 +0.1%
Expenses $4,354,960 $4,131,330 +0.1%
Net Income $24,279 $-37,608 -1.6%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
5
Volunteers
17

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
5
$85,419
Total Directors
18
$85,419
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KASEY GARDNER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON COLLINS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV JASPER HEMPHILL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUIE GRADY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MCLEOD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA MOSLEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID L RUST JR BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES M SCHLEIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE ASHLEY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY SANDY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE HUDSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE SHOOK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$70,159 $15,260 $85,419
JIM WILSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL SMITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRANDA SMITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSET TAYLOR BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THADD HODGE DIRECTOR 0.50
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,379,239 $4,354,960 $92,408 $24,279
2023 $4,093,722 $4,131,330 $67,373 $-37,608
2022 $4,120,775 $4,124,716 $107,218 $-3,941
2021 $4,299,524 $4,289,977 $112,195 $9,547
2020 $3,942,902 $3,936,195 $128,146 $6,707
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