JASPER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOO… - 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

DUCHETT POLITE HYLTON

Phone

8437265100

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

JASPER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit that reported $275K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $189,821

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 2

Expenses: $39,861

HEALTHY START-FIRST STEPS RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY START IN MAXIMIZING BOTH SCHOOL READINESS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES FOR- AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF- THE HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STATE'S YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program 3

Expenses: $25,267

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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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 $274,900

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $62

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $274,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $135,488

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $269,245

Other Expenses $159,160

TOTAL EXPENSES $294,648

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$274,962	$339,832	-0.2%
Expenses	$294,648	$345,292	-0.1%
Net Income	$-19,686	$-5,460	+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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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

N/A

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

$57,165

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DUCHETT POLITE HYLTON	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$57,165
KENNETH BELL	BOARD MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL BLACKSHEAR	BOARD MEMBER	0.34	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELVIN BOSTICK	BOARD MEMBER	0.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARLENE BURROUGHS	BOARD MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL DOBSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.32	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELORIS DUNHAM	BOARD MEMBER	0.36	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONSTANCE MARTIN-WITTER	VICE CHAIR	0.26	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WANDA MCALLISTER	BOARD MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA SIMS	BOARD MEMBER	0.32	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	$274,962	$294,648	$74,066	$-19,686
2023	$339,832	$345,292	$90,207	$-5,460
2022	$279,708	$298,966	$84,284	$-19,258
2021	$295,872	$253,150	$114,344	$42,722
2020	$220,619	$219,815	$63,029	$804
2019	$288,464	$285,085	$71,391	$3,379
2018	$282,154	$291,343	$73,114	$-9,189

JASPER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP