FAIRFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097810 501(c)(3) Education

WINNSBORO, SC

Total Revenue
$272,984
Total Expenses
$274,641
Total Assets
$96,216
Net Assets
$68,799
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
PATTI WILKES
Phone
8036351590
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FAIRFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $273K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $172,040

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, THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY, AND 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,289

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: $28,340

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 SUMMER 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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $272,934
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $50
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $272,984

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $191,312
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $247,896
Other Expenses $83,329
TOTAL EXPENSES $274,641

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $272,984 $277,245 0.0%
Expenses $274,641 $302,148 -0.1%
Net Income $-1,657 $-24,903 -0.9%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
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
2
$39,180
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIC ROBINSON BOARD CHAIR 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREYL DAVIS VICE CHAIR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEE MATTOX BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
T'SHEILA COOPER BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAC EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 0.35
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE PETE BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE TAYLOR SECRETARY 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI WILKES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$39,180 $0 $39,180
SUNNY TURNER FINANCIAL LI 0.35
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERMISHA GOLDEN BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA ISZARD LEGISLATIVE 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JALISA WRIGHT BOARD MEMBER 0.25
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 $272,984 $274,641 $96,216 $-1,657
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $290,203 $333,802 $135,644 $-43,599
2022 $293,118 $284,612 $178,562 $8,506
2021 $249,195 $232,429 $179,804 $16,766
2020 $241,215 $219,505 $142,734 $21,710
2019 $269,172 $224,870 $111,528 $44,302
2018 $309,578 $321,974 $69,518 $-12,396
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