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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS - CHEROKEE COUNTY, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $733K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.
SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED.
PARENTING SUPPORT: DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY- A BOOK GIFTING PROGRAM THAT MAILS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL THEY BEGIN SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. TALK TO...
PARENTING SUPPORT: DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY- A BOOK GIFTING PROGRAM THAT MAILS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL THEY BEGIN SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. TALK TO ME CHEROKEE- THE INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FROM THE EARLIEST STAGES OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARE THE CHILDREN OF CHEROKEE COUNTY FOR SUCCESS THROUGH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
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...
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.
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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2022 | 2021 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $733,228 | $575,289 | +0.3% |
| Expenses | $712,869 | $568,430 | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $20,359 | $6,859 | +2.0% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHY PRIESTER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 |
Officer
|
$70,261 | $0 | $70,261 |
| LISA BLANTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR BREWTON | TREASURER | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA COOPER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SIGOURNEY DAVIDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYMAN DAWKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONITA DAWKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.50 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERLENE EAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HUMPHRIES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HUMPHRIES | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON JEFFERIES | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JW SANDERS JR | BOARD MEMBER | 2.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LOFTIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKESHA LOGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KABIE MASSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHANDA MAYES | BAORD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY MCCLARY | VICE CHAIR | 5.50 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARINA SHIMANSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 3.50 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFIETTA COCHRAN | SECRETARY | 2.50 |
Officer
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $733,228 | $712,869 | $141,296 | $20,359 |
| 2022 | $575,289 | $568,430 | $132,608 | $6,859 |
| 2021 | $574,461 | $527,935 | $98,846 | $46,526 |
| 2020 | $529,305 | $528,531 | $50,524 | $774 |
| 2019 | $521,976 | $504,100 | $54,047 | $17,876 |
| 2018 | $489,102 | $500,233 | $31,002 | $-11,131 |
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