SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDRE

EIN: 562092325 501(c)(3) Education

HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$2,071,167
Total Expenses
$1,948,960
Total Assets
$412,090
Net Assets
$407,179
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
SONIA GIRONDA
Phone
8286931580
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDRE, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $738,060

FAMILY SUPPORT - FOR OVER 25 YEARS, SMART START HAS HELPED CHILDREN SUCCEED BY EQUIPPING PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND CONNECTIONS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. THE DOLLY PARTON...

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FAMILY SUPPORT - FOR OVER 25 YEARS, SMART START HAS HELPED CHILDREN SUCCEED BY EQUIPPING PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND CONNECTIONS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROVIDES OVER 4500 YOUNG CHILDREN IN HENDERSON COUNTY WITH A BOOK EACH MONTH, ENCOURAGING DAILY READING HABITS. KINDERGARTEN READINESS TOOLS AND ACTIVITIES HELP CHILDREN FEEL CONFIDENT AND PREPARED TO LEARN WHEN THEY BEGIN SCHOOL. SMART START ALSO STRENGTHENS RESILIENCE IN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BY SUPPORTING POSITIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHING RESILIENCE SKILLS IN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $957,340

CHILD CARE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY - SMART START SUPPORTS, EDUCATES, AND ADVOCATES TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE IN HENDERSON COUNTY...

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CHILD CARE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY - SMART START SUPPORTS, EDUCATES, AND ADVOCATES TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE IN HENDERSON COUNTY. SMART START SCHOLARSHIPS HELP FAMILIES AFFORD HIGH-QUALITY CARE WHILE PARENTS WORK OR FINISH THEIR EDUCATION. SMART START ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH EDUCATOR TRAININGS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, BY PROVIDING A SCHOOL NURSE FOR OUR LOCAL EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY, AND THROUGH A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS EARLY EDUCATORS IN EARNING DEGREES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $121,297

BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - BUILDING A STRONG INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. BY WORKING...

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BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - BUILDING A STRONG INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. BY WORKING TOGETHER - ACROSS SECTORS AND ROLES - COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN AMPLIFY THEIR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, ENSURING THAT ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE THE CARE, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. SMART START COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND BUSINESSES TO CREATE STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HELPING EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY RECOGNIZE THE ROLE THEY PLAY IN SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING AND FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR YOUNGEST RESIDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,052,290
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,659
Other Revenue $13,218
TOTAL REVENUE $2,071,167

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,332,441
Salaries & Benefits $460,930
Fundraising Expenses $5,292
Program Expenses $1,816,697
Other Expenses $155,589
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,948,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,071,167 $2,319,966 -0.1%
Expenses $1,948,960 $2,262,831 -0.1%
Net Income $122,207 $57,135 +1.1%
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
8
Volunteers
42

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
$103,732
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SONIA GIRONDA EXECUTIVE DI 35.00
Officer
$97,729 $6,003 $103,732
JESSICA BENTLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM BERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA BUCHANAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HONEY BURRELL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BURRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA JUSTICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KINNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY MAYBIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER MCFEE-BLANCO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LACI OTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY PRIDMORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA REID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMMER STIPE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA WILCOX CHAIR 1.00
Officer 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 $2,071,167 $1,948,960 $412,090 $122,207
2023 $2,319,966 $2,262,831 $284,972 $57,135
2022 $2,152,630 $2,090,107 $239,386 $62,523
2021 $1,203,737 $1,169,427 $171,412 $34,310
2020 $1,281,363 $1,258,003 $131,004 $23,360
2019 $1,272,900 $1,247,223 $107,644 $25,677
2018 $1,230,222 $1,232,909 $82,376 $-2,687
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