CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHO… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID LISK

Phone

8033856174

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $266K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $253K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL BE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $92,934

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...

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: $111,333

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...

Program 3

Expenses: $21,054

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION - IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND SUPPORT FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS MOBILIZES PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY...

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION - IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND SUPPORT FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS MOBILIZES PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN IN CHESTER COUNTY BEGIN SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $266,441

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $49

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $266,490

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $181,067

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $241,957

Other Expenses $71,746

TOTAL EXPENSES $252,813

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$266,490	$192,659	+0.4%
Expenses	$252,813	$234,028	+0.1%
Net Income	$13,677	$-41,369	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LOTTIE CROSBY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA DAVIE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICE DAVIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY GRAHAM	CHAIR	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL KEENON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RHONDA KELSEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LISK	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FELICIA MCCASKILL	VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM RICE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ORESA RODDEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREL SHARP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRI STRINGFELLOW	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	$266,490	$252,813	$116,784	$13,677
2024	$192,659	$234,028	$102,533	$-41,369
2023	$211,612	$215,290	$89,025	$-3,678
2022	$219,444	$212,755	$90,501	$6,689
2021	$205,607	$179,695	$105,296	$25,912
2020	$194,047	$178,598	$54,425	$15,449
2019	$206,924	$198,726	$44,089	$8,198
2018	$201,648	$215,127	$46,115	$-13,479

CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP