SMART START OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY

EIN: 561951952 501(c)(3) Education

Wilmington, NC

Total Revenue
$1,840,664
Total Expenses
$1,829,146
Total Assets
$722,469
Net Assets
$636,092
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Jane Morrow
Phone
9108153731
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SMART START OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Smart Start of New Hanover County seeks to build bridges to develop, sustain, and enhance health, family support, and early education services for all children, ages birth to five.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $551,867 Revenue: $0

Curriculum and Assessment (3125-024):NHC Schools Early Childhood Department provides support to publicly-funded preschool program, including NC PreK and Headstart classrooms, through the purchase and...

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Curriculum and Assessment (3125-024):NHC Schools Early Childhood Department provides support to publicly-funded preschool program, including NC PreK and Headstart classrooms, through the purchase and implementation of the Teaching Strategies curriculum, an online assessment system, professional development, and coaching by a trained team. Grant funding provided by Smart Start of New Hanover County.

Program 2
Expenses: $264,086 Revenue: $0

Parents As Teachers (PAT) (5509-011): Evidence-based home visiting program works with high-risk families of very young children for up to 2 years to support healthy child development, positive...

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Parents As Teachers (PAT) (5509-011): Evidence-based home visiting program works with high-risk families of very young children for up to 2 years to support healthy child development, positive parenting skills, access to community resources, and peer engagement. Services include regular personal visits, group connections, a variety of screenings, and resource networking.

Program 3
Expenses: $186,830 Revenue: $0

Community Outreach and Education (COE) (5517-018):The Community and Outreach Education team works to build awareness of early childhood development and strives to strengthen relationships and...

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Community Outreach and Education (COE) (5517-018):The Community and Outreach Education team works to build awareness of early childhood development and strives to strengthen relationships and increase cooperation, resources, and services that support a trauma-informed community. A variety of support services are offered to families with young children including a space for open play with developmentally appropriate materials and the opportunity to learn about child development and community resources.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,792,722
Program Service Revenue $15,639
Investment Income $17,544
Other Revenue $14,759
TOTAL REVENUE $1,840,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $68,363
Salaries & Benefits $1,357,532
Fundraising Expenses $15,253
Program Expenses $1,551,981
Other Expenses $403,251
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,829,146

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,840,664 $2,019,430 -0.1%
Expenses $1,829,146 $1,916,238 0.0%
Net Income $11,518 $103,192 -0.9%
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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
18
Employees
29
Volunteers
50

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
4
$97,986
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
1
$79,113
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jane Morrow Executive Director 40
Officer
$86,809 $11,177 $97,986
Tina Hughes Finance Director 40
Key Emp
$68,112 $11,001 $79,113
Cheryl Aguilar Chancy Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie Bergh Cook Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan DeMarco Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rev Charlean Mapson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carla Turner Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Smith Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Goins Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Morgan King Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ginny Morris Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheree Darian Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Takema Ardrey Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Perry Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vanell Walker Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Wurtzbacher Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Zapple Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Smiles Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Flarherty Secretary 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Justine Lewis Vice President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Clayton Roberts President 1
Officer
$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 $1,840,664 $1,829,146 $722,469 $11,518
2024 $2,019,430 $1,916,238 $660,229 $103,192
2023 $2,034,384 $1,890,214 $599,292 $144,170
2022 $1,697,300 $1,598,377 $476,964 $98,923
2021 $1,639,222 $1,689,728 $309,579 $-50,506
2020 $1,705,796 $1,678,413 $353,146 $27,383
2019 $1,673,323 $1,615,430 $310,831 $57,893
2018 $1,682,450 $1,633,785 $240,506 $48,665
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