SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS - LAURENS COUNTY

EIN: 571098008 501(c)(3) Education

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$240,260
Total Expenses
$187,188
Total Assets
$133,741
Net Assets
$98,500
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
TONI ABLE
Phone
8649848130
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS - LAURENS COUNTY, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $240K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN START SCHOOL READY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WITH ENGAGED SUPPORT FROM THEIR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $101,829

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...

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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. NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP-A REGISTERED NURSE VISITS YOUR HOME TO PROVIDE PARENTING, HEALTH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT BEGINNING DURING THE SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY AND LASTING UNTIL YOUR CHILD'S SECOND BIRTHDAY. YOUR FAMILY WILL RECEIVE 64 TOTAL VISITS BY A REGISTERED NURSE OVER A 2 1/2 YEAR PERIOD. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR FIRST-TIME, LOW-INCOME MOTHERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $46,273

CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS-CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS LEVERAGES STATE, LOCAL AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF, AND NUMBER...

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CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS-CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS LEVERAGES STATE, LOCAL AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF, AND NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN, HIGH-QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARDEN PROGRAMS IN BOTH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. CHILDCARE TRAINING-A PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND EQUIPS THEM TO ADVANCE ALONG THE CENTER FOR CHILD CARE CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCCCD) CAREER FRAMEWORK, ADVANCE WITHIN THE ABC QUALITY SYSTEM, IMPROVE AN APPROVED MEASURE OF PROGRAM QUALITY AND/OR TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON A TOPIC- SPECIFIC FOCUS BASED ON REGIONAL TA COORDINATION MEETINGS.

Program 3
Expenses: $17,494

CORE FUNCTIONS/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS/PUBLIC AWARENESS

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $240,205
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $55
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $240,260

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $49,487
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $165,596
Other Expenses $137,701
TOTAL EXPENSES $187,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $240,260 $205,987 +0.2%
Expenses $187,188 $210,762 -0.1%
Net Income $53,072 $-4,775 -12.1%
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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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
6
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
3
$21,173
Total Directors
21
$21,173
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TONI ABLE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$21,173 $0 $21,173
JENNIFER ABERCROMBIE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENN ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SHEBBY AIKEN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENITA BARKSDALE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BREWINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA COMPTON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE SEAWRIGHT COUNTERMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENA COX CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA CROTTS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODIE EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE FARMER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERVELLE FORT BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE GAINES BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH HUTCHINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY POWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE STALLWORTH BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN THAMES BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY WASHUM BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JC WHITMIRE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
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 $240,260 $187,188 $133,741 $53,072
2022 $205,987 $210,762 $78,055 $-4,775
2021 $212,094 $234,900 $77,037 $-22,806
2020 $197,353 $227,795 $105,410 $-30,442
2019 $220,103 $225,156 $140,318 $-5,053
2018 $217,970 $252,647 $150,833 $-34,677
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