HEALTHY START COALITION OF HARDEE HIGHLANDS AND POLK COUNTIES INC

EIN: 593167649 501(c)(3)

BARTOW, FL

Total Revenue
$3,774,294
Total Expenses
$3,843,168
Total Assets
$3,433,445
Net Assets
$2,794,391
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
CHARLENE EDWARDS
Phone
8635349224
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HEALTHY START COALITION OF HARDEE HIGHLANDS AND POLK COUNTIES INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, BABIES, AND FAMILIES, BY PROVIDING A MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SYSTEM OF CARE THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN HARDEE, HIGHLANDS, AND POLK COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,387,233

THE COALITION IS AN ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA AND WAS ENACTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY...

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THE COALITION IS AN ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA AND WAS ENACTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY, LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES, AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN. THE COALITION WORKS WITH, AND THROUGH, MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND AGENCIES TO ENSURE A STRONG MATERNAL AND CHILD SYSTEM OF CARE IS PRESENT IN ALL COUNTIES AND THERE IS A FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. LOCAL FUNDS ENHANCE AND SUPPORT ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY RATES, EDUCATE TEENS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ABSTINENCE AND OTHER SAFE SEX PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO BECOME ROLE-MODELS FOR THEIR PEERS. THE COALITION PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 9,556 CLIENTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA IN FY2025.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,270,136

HEALTHY START HOME VISITING SERVICES PROGRAM: A FREE HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CARE COORDINATION TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE. THE GOAL IS...

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HEALTHY START HOME VISITING SERVICES PROGRAM: A FREE HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CARE COORDINATION TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE. THE GOAL IS TO LOWER RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PRETERM BIRTH, LOW BIRTH WEIGHT, INFANT MORTALITY, AND POOR DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH, PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, ENHANCE FAMILIES' ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND CONNECT FAMILIES TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $328,374

FEDERAL MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING (MIECHV) PROGRAM: TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAMS. THE...

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FEDERAL MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING (MIECHV) PROGRAM: TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAMS. THE PROJECT WORKS WITH FAMILIES RESIDING IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY TO EQUIP PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO ASSIST THEIR CHILDREN IN BEING HEALTHY, SAFE AND READY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,742,978
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $31,316
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,774,294

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,270,136
Salaries & Benefits $1,960,857
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,491,352
Other Expenses $612,175
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,843,168

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,774,294 $3,494,204 +0.1%
Expenses $3,843,168 $3,519,523 +0.1%
Net Income $-68,874 $-25,319 +1.7%
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
32
Volunteers
309

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
8
$192,829
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY DOBSON PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA WIGGINS VICE PRESIDENT (AS OF 5/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LATRICE MOORE PRESIDENT (PRES.-ELECT THRU 5/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY LOZELL TREASURER (THRU 5/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA PRESCOTT TREASURER (BOARD MEMBER THRU 5/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET KITCHEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE PROTEAU BLAKE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAQUANDA BURROUGHS BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 5/2025) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYIESHA GHENT BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 9/2024) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA PEARSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE SEVERE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMARA WALKER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLEE WEBB BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 3/2025) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LACEY WEBB BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/2025) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLENE EDWARDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$126,370 $7,323 $133,693
MARAGRETTA DELGADO FINANCE DIRECTOR 25.00
Officer
$54,638 $4,498 $59,136
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 $3,774,294 $3,843,168 $3,433,445 $-68,874
2024 $3,494,204 $3,519,523 $3,427,596 $-25,319
2023 $3,336,405 $3,330,271 $3,052,231 $6,134
2022 $3,272,203 $2,845,311 $2,989,201 $426,892
2021 $3,048,204 $2,580,998 $2,860,257 $467,206
2020 $2,756,734 $2,212,218 $2,358,990 $544,516
2019 $2,492,856 $1,916,986 $1,678,397 $575,870
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