EDGEFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097809 501(c)(3) Education

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$247,333
Total Expenses
$256,715
Total Assets
$69,894
Net Assets
$53,648
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
CONSTANCE CANDI LALONDE
Phone
8032750800
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

EDGEFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $247K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $83,717

EARLY EDUCATION- EDGEFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS SUPPORTS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4 THROUGH A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A HIGH- QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT USING RESEARCH-BASED...

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EARLY EDUCATION- EDGEFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS SUPPORTS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4 THROUGH A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A HIGH- QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT USING RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULA AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT SCHOOL READINESS. PROGRESS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENTS OF ENROLLED CHILDREN ARE CONDUCTED. EDGEFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS ALSO COLLABORATES WITH THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR 4K AND 5K STUDENTS IN TWO OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED BASED ON ASSESSMENTS AND NOTED AS IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO MASTER SKILLS. WE OFFER THESE SERVICES IN SMALL GROUP OR ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH A TUTOR WHO WORKS WITH THE CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.

Program 2
Expenses: $69,528

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 3
Expenses: $52,608

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $247,279
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $54
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $247,333

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $71,733
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $232,790
Other Expenses $184,982
TOTAL EXPENSES $256,715

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $247,333 $246,903 +0.0%
Expenses $256,715 $230,519 +0.1%
Net Income $-9,382 $16,384 -1.6%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
2
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
$52,046
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CONSTANCE CANDI LALONDE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$52,046 $0 $52,046
MARGARET CHILDRESS BOARD MEMBER 0.02
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA DORN BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMANUEL GILCHRIST BOARD MEMBER 0.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATINA GORDON BOARD MEMBER 0.02
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTA HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 0.02
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL JACKSON CHAIRWOMAN 0.37
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL JOLLY BOARD MEMBER 0.18
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHYLLIS LOTT BOARD MEMBER 0.16
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVERIE MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 0.13
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ POSEY BOARD MEMBER 0.07
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SATTERWHITE BOARD MEMBER 0.14
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORONDA TALLEY BOARD MEMBER 0.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA TILLMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.14
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER TROTTER BOARD MEMBER 0.19
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE WALLACE SECRETARY 0.13
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE WILLIAMS VICE CHAIR 0.18
Officer 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 $247,333 $256,715 $69,894 $-9,382
2023 $246,903 $230,519 $82,792 $16,384
2022 $235,902 $238,904 $75,089 $-3,002
2021 $211,388 $235,389 $88,226 $-24,001
2020 $207,114 $199,111 $87,828 $8,003
2019 $218,900 $226,712 $103,872 $-7,812
2018 $218,032 $213,296 $108,935 $4,736
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