GREENWOOD COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097815 501(c)(3)

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$341,369
Total Expenses
$361,420
Total Assets
$25,692
Net Assets
$10,495
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
SANTASHA HIGHLEY
Phone
8643884102
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

GREENWOOD COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit that reported $341K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

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 EDUCATION 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: $229,894

PARENTING SUPPORT: PARENTS AS TEACHERS-A PARENT EDUCATOR VISITS YOUR HOME AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE YOU TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS. PAT AIMS TO...

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PARENTING SUPPORT: PARENTS AS TEACHERS-A PARENT EDUCATOR VISITS YOUR HOME AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE YOU TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS. PAT AIMS TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE PARENTING PRACTICES, PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS. FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE-THE REAL FATHERS ARE DADS FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE WORKS TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THE FATHER HAS BEEN THE MISSING COMPONENT FOR MANY YEARS WITH OUR PROGRAMS, AND WE HAVE FOUND THE MISSING COMPONENT. BY USING THE HOLISTIC APPROACH AND WORKING WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY, WE ARE STARTING TO SEE CHANGE HAPPEN. OTHER AGENCIES AND PARTNERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE STARTING TO SEE CHANGE AND WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS INITIATIVE. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM-AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PARENTING AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM THAT FOCUS ON PARENTING SKILLS, CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SKILLS AND FAMILY LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THIS 14-SESSION PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR HIGH-RISK AND GENERAL POPULATION FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $78,763

CHILD CARE: CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSITS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS CERTIFIED THROUGH SC ENDEAVORS AND INCLUDE TOPICS IN THE AREAS OF NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY...

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CHILD CARE: CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSITS 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 $341,342
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $341,369

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $222,114
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $348,268
Other Expenses $139,306
TOTAL EXPENSES $361,420

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $341,369 $264,770 +0.3%
Expenses $361,420 $251,957 +0.4%
Net Income $-20,051 $12,813 -2.6%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
5
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
5
$74,525
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SANTASHA HIGHLEY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$74,525 $0 $74,525
TRACI BALDWIN BOARD MEMBER 0.46
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARK COLEMAN VICE CHAIR 0.34
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY CORBIN ASSIST- SECR 0.46
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALVIN DEAL RESOURCE CHA 0.23
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY GABLE BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA JACOBS BOARD MEMBER 0.34
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN MCCUTCHEON BOARD MEMBER 0.19
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE MERRILL BOARD MEMBER 0.57
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY MILLER BOARD MEMBER 0.26
Director
$0 $0 $0
SABRINA MILLER BOARD MEMBER 0.34
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL OUZTS BOARD MEMBER 0.46
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORETTA PARKER BOARD CHAIR 0.92
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSON PERRIN BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE WHITAKER BOARD MEMBER 0.19
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 $341,369 $361,420 $25,692 $-20,051
2023 $264,770 $251,957 $45,461 $12,813
2022 $262,310 $309,688 $29,564 $-47,378
2021 $266,272 $219,646 $78,339 $46,626
2020 $215,069 $242,807 $34,118 $-27,738
2019 $256,613 $235,549 $62,570 $21,064
2018 $225,009 $232,064 $37,658 $-7,055
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