CLARENDON COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097789 501(c)(3)

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$253,377
Total Expenses
$362,641
Total Assets
$56,683
Net Assets
$20,959
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
SHARON WILLIAMS
Phone
8034332848
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CLARENDON COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $363K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE E ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-OREIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $256,309

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: $48,164

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: $23,418

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 SUMER 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $253,287
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $90
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $253,377

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $103,945
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $347,532
Other Expenses $258,696
TOTAL EXPENSES $362,641

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $253,377 $339,557 -0.3%
Expenses $362,641 $292,868 +0.2%
Net Income $-109,264 $46,689 -3.3%
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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
N/A
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
4
$70,378
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHARON WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $70,378
MARY COOPER SECRETARY 0.11
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN GIBSON BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL JONAS BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLA LEE BOARD CHAIR 0.15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKESHA MEREDITH BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MONTGOMERY BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
WANDA NELSON BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRA PEARSON VICE CHAIR 0.11
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA QUINLAN-HEAD BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAYE RAGIN BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA REID SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEESHA WITHERSPOON BOARD MEMBER 0.07
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 $253,377 $362,641 $56,683 $-109,264
2023 $339,557 $292,868 $216,376 $46,689
2022 $226,341 $205,386 $128,193 $20,955
2021 $211,389 $185,856 $114,443 $25,533
2020 $193,568 $218,995 $71,529 $-25,427
2019 $214,397 $230,509 $104,643 $-16,112
2018 $205,262 $200,734 $99,468 $4,528
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