CHARLESTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097784 501(c)(3) Education

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$1,147,145
Total Expenses
$1,175,967
Total Assets
$379,039
Net Assets
$275,235
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
TAMATHA KOHLER
Phone
8437450237
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CHARLESTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $746,963

FAMILY STRENGTHENING-FIRST STEPS WORKS TO INCREASE PARENTS' ABILITY TO STIMULATE THEIR CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING...

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FAMILY STRENGTHENING-FIRST STEPS WORKS TO INCREASE PARENTS' ABILITY TO STIMULATE THEIR CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING PROGRAMS SUCH AS PARENTS AS TEACHERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $182,163

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 3
Expenses: $61,223

EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT...

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EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UNDER, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS BY EARLY HEAD START STAFF AND TWO GROUP MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY FOR ENROLLED PARENTS AND FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,146,662
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $483
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,147,145

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $964,259
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,084,190
Other Expenses $211,708
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,175,967

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,147,145 $1,500,020 -0.2%
Expenses $1,175,967 $1,449,926 -0.2%
Net Income $-28,822 $50,094 -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
6
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
6
$90,512
Total Directors
17
$90,512
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TAMATHA KOHLER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$90,512 $0 $90,512
VERNISA BODISON BOARD MEMBER 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA COLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.01
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN DEW BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY FOXWORTH SECRETARY 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSA FULMORE TREASURER 0.04
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HART BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
LATOSHA JENKINS-FLUDD BOARD MEMBER 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LATHAM BOARD MEMBER 0.06
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE PETERS BOARD MEMBER 0.01
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARDINE SINGLETON-BROWN CHAIR 0.04
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.11
Director
$0 $0 $0
NYRE TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 0.04
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE WELCH BOARD MEMBER 0.01
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY WHETSELL BOARD MEMBER 0.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WOLF TREASURER 0.08
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN ZEASER-SYDOW VICE CHAIR 0.11
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 $1,147,145 $1,175,967 $379,039 $-28,822
2023 $1,500,020 $1,449,926 $550,405 $50,094
2022 $2,579,778 $2,453,542 $563,173 $126,236
2021 $2,213,711 $2,133,014 $426,843 $80,697
2020 $2,505,469 $2,500,649 $170,435 $4,820
2019 $2,779,471 $2,844,199 $381,662 $-64,728
2018 $2,468,096 $2,575,969 $360,746 $-107,873
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