DORCHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO S… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CRYSTAL CAMPBELL

Phone

8438733507

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DORCHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit that reported $504K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $454K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $182,907

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 2

Expenses: $145,075

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 3

Expenses: $47,860

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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $503,949

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $66

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $504,015

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $204,826

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $407,135

Other Expenses $248,717

TOTAL EXPENSES $453,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$504,015	$431,509	+0.2%
Expenses	$453,543	$458,072	0.0%
Net Income	$50,472	$-26,563	-2.9%

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

$73,137

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CRYSTAL CAMPBELL	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$73,137	$0	$73,137
DONNA ALEXANDER	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON BENNETT	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA HART	VICE CHAIR	0.15	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY JACKSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA PHILLIPS	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTY PRESSLEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY SANDERS	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRAVIS SCHAFFER	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALMARIE SCROGGINS	SECRETARY	0.15	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK STAROPOLI	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	Director	$0	$0	$0
SENORA WAITERS	BOARD MEMBER	0.15	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	$504,015	$453,543	$173,903	$50,472
2023	$431,509	$458,072	$140,062	$-26,563
2022	$454,423	$411,209	$149,112	$43,214
2021	$392,826	$380,111	$88,707	$12,715
2020	$354,104	$347,373	$79,289	$6,731
2019	$367,644	$369,578	$91,605	$-1,934
2018	$359,454	$371,103	$107,761	$-11,649

DORCHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP