SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS-SPARTANBURG

EIN: 571097869 501(c)(3) Education

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$5,377,241
Total Expenses
$6,166,389
Total Assets
$1,442,732
Net Assets
$464,032
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
CAROLINE GOINS
Phone
8643274900
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS-SPARTANBURG, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,164,199

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: $1,012,306

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: $484,980

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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,373,186
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,055
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,377,241

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,041,140
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,105,632
Other Expenses $3,125,249
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,166,389

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $5,377,241 $5,759,695 -0.1%
Expenses $6,166,389 $5,651,192 +0.1%
Net Income $-789,148 $108,503 -8.3%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
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
2
$81,997
Total Directors
21
$81,997
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARBARA MANOSKI ED THRU 6/30 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $81,997
KRISHENDA ALEXANDER BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALKER BARNES BOARD MEMBER 0.66
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN BAUCOM BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN BREWINGTON BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATIE DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME DAWSON BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY DOVER BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN GIBSON CHAIR 2.45
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE GOINS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP HAGOOD BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL MILLER BOARD MEMBER 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY PRUITT BOARD MEMBER 0.66
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY SNEAD BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA STROM TREAURER 2.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAYTON SYDETRA BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
NUR TANYEL BOARD MEMBER 0.66
Director
$0 $0 $0
IDA THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 0.66
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLI WEST BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY WOODARD BOARD MEMBER 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI WRIGHT BOARD MEMBER 0.38
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,377,241 $6,166,389 $1,442,732 $-789,148
2022 $5,759,695 $5,651,192 $2,228,352 $108,503
2021 $5,744,803 $5,228,341 $2,170,210 $516,462
2020 $4,932,719 $4,860,355 $918,679 $72,364
2019 $4,923,837 $4,649,238 $728,825 $274,599
2018 $4,164,478 $4,154,074 $735,222 $10,404
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