CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097786 501(c)(3) Education

CHESTER, SC

Total Revenue
$266,490
Total Expenses
$252,813
Total Assets
$116,784
Net Assets
$44,392
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
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

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.

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

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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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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
1
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
3
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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