PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF THE FOOTHILLS INC

EIN: 562014947 501(c)(3) Education

FOREST CITY, NC

Total Revenue
$1,518,109
Total Expenses
$1,267,083
Total Assets
$398,953
Net Assets
$368,004
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
BARRY GOLD
Phone
8282458673
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF THE FOOTHILLS INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $251K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN SHARING WITH FAMILIES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR CHILDREN. FURTHERMORE, PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WILL STRIVE TO ASSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN RUTHERFORD, POLK AND MCDOWELL COUNTIES WILL GROW IN A HEALTHY, SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT INSTILLS HOPE, ENCOURAGES DREAMS, MAXIMIZES POTENTIAL AND PRODUCES PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $236,290

CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE PART DAY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES MCDOWELL COUNTY CHILDREN, AGES TWO THROUGH FIVE YEARS OLD WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED IN A REGULATED CHILD CARE OR...

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CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE PART DAY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES MCDOWELL COUNTY CHILDREN, AGES TWO THROUGH FIVE YEARS OLD WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED IN A REGULATED CHILD CARE OR PUBLIC PRESCHOOL SETTING OR MISSED THE BIRTHDATE CUT-OFF FOR KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM HAS FOUR SITES. TWO AN THREE-YEAR-OLDS MEET TWO MORNINGS A WEEK, WHILE OLDER THREE TO FIVE-YEAR-OLDS MEET THREE MORNINGS A WEEK WITH CLASSES ADJUSTED BY AGE. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM, AND CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT IS TRACKED USING THE STRATEGIES GOLD ASSESSMENT TOOL. THERE WERE 105 CHILDREN ENROLLED. 79 DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS CONDUCTED WITH 4 RECEIVING REFERRALS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $205,284

HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED ASSITANCE TO CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE HOMES THAT WERE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. 34 CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE HOMES RECEIVED HURRICANE...

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HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED ASSITANCE TO CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE HOMES THAT WERE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. 34 CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE HOMES RECEIVED HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDING FOR LOSS OF REVENUE AND DAMAGES SUSTAINED TO THEIR FACILITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $272,572

FAMILY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAMS, DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM, AND THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM PROVIDED A...

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FAMILY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAMS, DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM, AND THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM PROVIDED A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP THROUGH WEEKLY MEETINGS SO PARENTS CAN GAIN SELF-ESTEEM, OVERCOME ISOLATION AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING SKILLS. 156 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE SESSION. THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN BY EXPOSING THEM TO THE CONCEPTS OF PRINT, ENCOURAGING CHILD/PARENT READING AND INCREASING EARLY LITERACY ACTIVITIES IN THE HOME, THEREBY STIMULATING THE CHILD'S INTEREST IN READING AND LEARNING. PARTICIPATING CHILDREN RECEIVE AN AGE APPROPRIATE BOOK EACH MONTH FROM TIME OF REGISTRATION UNTIL AGE 5. 40,270 BOOKS DELIVERED, 3264 CHILDREN SERVED. THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM PROVIDED FREE, WEEKLY TWO-HOUR PLAY GROUPS INVOLVING PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, CHILDREN, AND A FACILITATOR. THE PROGRAM PROMOTED POSITIVE AND HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND SUPPORTED PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AS THEY PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. 3 GROUP SESSIONS CONDUCTED. 34 PARENTS AND 42 CHILDREN ATTENDED AT LEAST ON SESSION. 111 ON-SITE SESSIONS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO INCREASE PARENTING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND CONSISTENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PROPER NUTRITION. 4 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS PRESENTED; 14 OUTREACH EVENTS HELD; 15 NEWSLETTERS PRODUCED; 25,465 FAMILIES RECEIVED NEWSLETTERS; 3,180 WEBSITE HITS; AND 5 PRESS RELEASES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,514,319
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $3,789
TOTAL REVENUE $1,518,109

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $646,806
Salaries & Benefits $451,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $900,531
Other Expenses $169,277
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,267,083

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,518,109 $1,189,366 +0.3%
Expenses $1,267,083 $1,146,439 +0.1%
Net Income $251,026 $42,927 +4.8%
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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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
14
Volunteers
30

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
$111,640
Total Directors
22
$111,640
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERRY BRIGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHLEEN CULLEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CARROLL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHYLLIS DAVIS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRYE FICKLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL MARGOLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FRANKLIN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA NICKEY LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KISHA MCDOWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE METCALF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MORGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE HAMPTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE RAMPEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MCCALLISTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY WOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY GOLD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$84,864 $26,776 $111,640
PAIGE ZEIGLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN PACE-DICKENSON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE MCCLUNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLIN BRINKLEY BOARD MEMEBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEE HUNT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI LEDFORD BOARD MEMBER 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 $1,518,109 $1,267,083 $398,953 $251,026
2024 $1,189,366 $1,146,439 $134,473 $42,927
2023 $1,082,682 $1,086,396 $150,718 $-3,714
2022 $1,013,870 $1,023,094 $117,761 $-9,224
2021 $1,151,511 $1,164,083 $126,035 $-12,572
2020 $1,014,345 $1,016,806 $145,421 $-2,461
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