SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS - BARNWELL COUNTY

EIN: 571097778 501(c)(3) Education

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$595,168
Total Expenses
$715,930
Total Assets
$151,753
Net Assets
$57,516
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
TRICIA GORDON
Phone
8034501493
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS - BARNWELL COUNTY, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $595K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $716K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT BARNWELL COUNTY CHILDREN ARRIVE AT FIRST GRADE HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $288,284

CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS CERTIFIED THROUGH SC ENDEAVORS AND INCLUDE TOPICS IN THE AREAS OF NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, CURRICULUM, CHILD...

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CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS CERTIFIED THROUGH SC ENDEAVORS AND INCLUDE TOPICS IN THE AREAS OF NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, CURRICULUM, CHILD GUIDANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AIMS TO PRODUCE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO YOUNG CHILDREN. ALSO, FIRST STEPS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES SO THEIR FAMILIES CAN RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL.

Program 2
Expenses: $185,700

FAMILY STRENGTHENING- HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) IS A HOME VISIT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS IN THEIR ROLE AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER. HIPPY...

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FAMILY STRENGTHENING- HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) IS A HOME VISIT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS IN THEIR ROLE AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER. HIPPY PARTNERS WITH PARENTS TO PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) IS A HOME VISITING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, THRIVING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HEALTHY, SAFE AND READY TO SUCCEED. PAT SERVICES INCLUDE: PERSONAL VISITS FROM PARENT EDUCATOR, MONTHLY GROUP CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PAT FAMILIES, SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS, AND CONNECTIONS TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES THAT FAMILIES MAY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Program 3
Expenses: $155,853

SCHOOL TRANSITION-DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS - AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005 - COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS A HOME...

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SCHOOL TRANSITION-DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS - AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005 - COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PAIRING THE FAMILIES OF HIGH-RISK RISING KINDERGARTNERS WITH THEIR FUTURE TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER BEFORE SCHOOL ENTRY. TEACHERS COMPLETE SIX VISITS WITH EACH FAMILY, CENTERED UPON CLASSROOM AND CONTENT EXPECTATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $595,101
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $67
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $595,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $248,086
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $691,123
Other Expenses $467,844
TOTAL EXPENSES $715,930

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $595,168 $546,572 +0.1%
Expenses $715,930 $503,761 +0.4%
Net Income $-120,762 $42,811 -3.8%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
10
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
5
$41,954
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRICIA GORDON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$1,732 $0 $41,954
VICKIE CARTER-BLOCKER SECRETARY 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA DAFF CHAIR 0.17
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARLENE FORD BOARD MEMBER 0.13
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMEKA HAGOOD BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILARY HINDMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORIS JAMISON BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN JERKINS BOARD MEMBER 0.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSALAND KENNER VICE CHAIR 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC KIRKLAND BOARD MEMBER 0.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL LONG BOARD MEMBER 0.09
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY RICHARDSON BOARD MEMBER 0.02
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA SILON BOARD MEMBER 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERYL SMALLS BOARD MEMBER 0.17
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $595,168 $715,930 $151,753 $-120,762
2022 $546,572 $503,761 $259,583 $42,811
2021 $474,900 $451,935 $199,911 $22,965
2020 $359,841 $337,064 $159,984 $22,777
2019 $381,640 $405,292 $144,309 $-23,652
2018 $343,825 $376,213 $183,440 $-32,388
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