LANCASTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097819 501(c)(3) Education

LANCASTER, SC

Total Revenue
$3,866,794
Total Expenses
$3,754,492
Total Assets
$544,364
Net Assets
$147,168
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
TOMEIKO WRIGHT
Phone
8032868000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LANCASTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 55% 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 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: $2,998,335

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.

Program 2
Expenses: $435,791

PARENTING SUPPORT: INCREDIBLE YEARS- A SERIES OF GROUP-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEACHERS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FITNESS AND PREVENT, REDUCE AND TREAT...

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PARENTING SUPPORT: INCREDIBLE YEARS- A SERIES OF GROUP-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEACHERS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FITNESS AND PREVENT, REDUCE AND TREAT BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN UP TO AGE 12. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORKING PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-8, AS WELL AS CHILDREN DIRECTLY. DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY- A BOOK GIFTING PROGRAM THAT MAILS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL THEY BEGIN SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME.

Program 3
Expenses: $142,099

CORE FUNCTIONS 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...

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CORE FUNCTIONS 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 $3,866,650
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $144
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,866,794

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,672,605
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,723,993
Other Expenses $2,081,887
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,754,492

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,866,794 $2,491,665 +0.6%
Expenses $3,754,492 $2,462,113 +0.5%
Net Income $112,302 $29,552 +2.8%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
18
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
$18,173
Total Directors
13
$18,173
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOMEIKO WRIGHT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$18,173 $0 $18,173
STEVEN ANDREWS TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FELICE AUSTIN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNAH BAKER SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WARDELL CARTER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN COOPER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY FUNDERBURK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CELESTE GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE HARRIS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH LUCAS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
AISHA MACKEY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PAUL N MCKENZIE BOARD CHAIR N/A
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 $3,866,794 $3,754,492 $544,364 $112,302
2024 $2,491,665 $2,462,113 $380,175 $29,552
2023 $2,311,668 $2,413,181 $281,014 $-101,513
2022 $2,090,468 $2,101,778 $279,195 $-11,310
2021 $1,964,728 $1,995,102 $246,964 $-30,374
2020 $1,804,818 $1,949,920 $418,655 $-145,102
2019 $2,481,560 $2,427,900 $400,938 $53,660
2018 $2,516,112 $2,245,870 $482,561 $270,242
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