GEORGETOWN COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097813 501(c)(3)

GEORGETOWN, SC

Total Revenue
$362,557
Total Expenses
$344,544
Total Assets
$83,205
Net Assets
$55,566
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
AYESHA Y SMITH
Phone
8435201830
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GEORGETOWN COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit that reported $363K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $345K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $130,474

CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY BY FUNDING TARGETED UPGRADES TO MEET DSS LICENSING OR ABC- ENHANCED REQUIREMENTS, AND TO FURTHER ENHANCE...

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CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY BY FUNDING TARGETED UPGRADES TO MEET DSS LICENSING OR ABC- ENHANCED REQUIREMENTS, AND TO FURTHER ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. ALSO, FIRST STEPS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN AND INCREASES THE NUMBER OF CHILD CARE SLOTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Program 2
Expenses: $142,366

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: $41,503

EARLY EDUCATION: EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR...

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EARLY EDUCATION: EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UNDER, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS BY EARLY HEAD START STAFF AND TWO GROUP MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY FOR ENROLLED PARENTS AND FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $362,513
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $44
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $362,557

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $99,383
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $326,921
Other Expenses $245,161
TOTAL EXPENSES $344,544

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $362,557 $278,994 +0.3%
Expenses $344,544 $319,155 +0.1%
Net Income $18,013 $-40,161 -1.4%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
3
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
$59,040
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIFFANY JENKINS BOARD CHAIR 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLANDA BRADFORD VICE CHAIR 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNA M SCOTT SECRETARY 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY ANTLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH ENOCH BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD GILLIARD BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAWANNA GRANT BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON HAZEL BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNEST FLAGLER MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUENTIN LANCE BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE OWENS BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESMOND PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA SULLIVAN BOARD MEMBER 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
AYESHA Y SMITH EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$59,040 $0 $59,040
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 $362,557 $344,544 $83,205 $18,013
2024 $278,994 $319,155 $57,421 $-40,161
2023 $281,940 $250,618 $84,300 $31,322
2022 $260,981 $227,990 $60,769 $32,991
2021 $204,304 $190,916 $23,750 $13,388
2020 $213,053 $280,513 $9,248 $-67,460
2019 $214,047 $176,786 $86,484 $37,261
2018 $278,523 $326,750 $53,891 $-48,227
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