RICHLAND COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 571097865 501(c)(3) Education

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$4,000,947
Total Expenses
$4,053,463
Total Assets
$936,163
Net Assets
$266,452
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH KABALKA
Phone
8032567237
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

RICHLAND COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

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: $2,942,112

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: $399,474

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: $507,869

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,000,466
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $481
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,000,947

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,161,642
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,925,556
Other Expenses $891,821
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,053,463

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,000,947 $3,566,071 +0.1%
Expenses $4,053,463 $3,503,435 +0.2%
Net Income $-52,516 $62,636 -1.8%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
75
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
6
$94,876
Total Directors
17
$94,876
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARCIA BACON ED - 7.1.23- 40.00
Officer Director
$94,876 $0 $94,876
MARY BAILEY BOARD MEMBER 0.22
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN BRENNAN BOARD MEMBER 0.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUINNE EVANS VICE CHAIR 0.47
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHAEL FULMER CHAIR 0.09
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEON GENERETTE BOARD MEMBER 0.22
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHEVELLE GILYARD BOARD MEMBER 0.09
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA GLOWACKI BOARD MEMBER 0.57
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM JETER TREASURER 0.76
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY JOHNSON SECRETARY 0.64
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KABALKA ED AS OF 4.2 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA LEGETTE BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE PATTERSON BOARD MEMBER 0.29
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVIDA PRICE BOARD MEMBER 0.19
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SMOAK BOARD MEMBER 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANDRA STALLWORTH BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY WHATLEY BOARD MEMBER 0.40
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 $4,000,947 $4,053,463 $936,163 $-52,516
2023 $3,566,071 $3,503,435 $627,037 $62,636
2022 $3,130,463 $3,183,369 $444,769 $-52,906
2021 $3,007,850 $2,930,316 $543,359 $77,534
2020 $2,893,520 $2,873,213 $436,317 $20,307
2019 $2,050,181 $1,960,143 $337,481 $90,038
2018 $1,987,084 $1,963,614 $221,493 $23,470
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