SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHO… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DARNELL BYRD MCPHERSON

Phone

8438573148

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS-DARLINGTON COUNTY, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $482K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $274,163

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, PARENTS ARE FIRST AND PARENT TRAINING.

Program 2

Expenses: $125,130

HEALTHY START-FIRST STEPS RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY START IN MAXIMIZING BOTH SCHOOL READINESS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO LEVERAGE RESROURCES FOR- AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF- THE HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STATE'S YOUNG CHILDREN. THEY ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS THROUGH THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM.

Program 3

Expenses: $32,609

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...

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 SUMMER BEFORE SCHOOL ENTRY. TEACHERS COMPLETE SIX VISITS WITH EACH FAMILY,CENTERED UPON CLASSROOM AND CONTENT EXPECTATIONS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $481,488

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $38

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $481,526

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $312,565

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $472,915

Other Expenses $202,273

TOTAL EXPENSES $514,838

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$481,526	$458,156	+0.1%
Expenses	$514,838	$546,649	-0.1%
Net Income	$-33,312	$-88,493	-0.6%

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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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

$65,640

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HOWARD NETTLES	CHAIR	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCRETIA BELLAMY	VICE CHAIR	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA GEORGE	SECRETARY	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTNEY SCOTT	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAUNYA MILLER BRIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUDELL EVANS DUBOSE	BOARD MEM-AP	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LILKENYA JENKINS	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAKISA JOYE	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALBERT WINGATE	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS TC SAWYER	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT STUCKS ESQ	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA CARRAWAY	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL DAYS	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARNELL BYRD MCPHERSON	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$65,640	$0	$65,640

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$481,526	$514,838	$78,687	$-33,312
2022	$458,156	$546,649	$119,494	$-88,493
2021	$405,718	$382,998	$217,390	$22,720
2020	$431,820	$471,202	$181,793	$-39,382
2019	$607,426	$565,112	$221,725	$42,314
2018	$516,449	$577,654	$201,551	$-61,205

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS-DARLINGTON COUNTY