2024-05-15T22:31:25-04:00 2023-06-30 475156994 MANLEY GARVIN LLC PO BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 990 2022-07-01 571097778 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS - BARNWELL COUNTY SOUT 8034501493 PO BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 TRICIA GORDON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8034501493 2024-05-14 true TRICIA GORDON 999009999 false JOSHUA C GARVIN P01361696 8642294951 2024-05-14 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z TRICIA GORDON 110 FRANKLIN STREET BARNWELL SC 29812 595168 false X HTTPS://WWW.SCFIRSTSTEPS.ORG/ABOUT-US/ X 1999 SC 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. 13 13 10 0 546555 595101 0 17 67 0 546572 595168 0 0 137063 248086 0 0 366698 467844 503761 715930 42811 -120762 259583 151753 81305 94237 178278 57516 X OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT BARNWELL COUNTY CHILDREN ARRIVE AT FIRST GRADE HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED. false false 288284 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. 185700 FAMILY STRENGTHENING- HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) IS A HOME VISIT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS IN THEIR ROLE AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER. HIPPY PARTNERS WITH PARENTS TO PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) IS A HOME VISITING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, THRIVING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HEALTHY, SAFE AND READY TO SUCCEED. PAT SERVICES INCLUDE: PERSONAL VISITS FROM PARENT EDUCATOR, MONTHLY GROUP CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PAT FAMILIES, SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS, AND CONNECTIONS TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES THAT FAMILIES MAY NEED TO SUCCEED. 155853 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. 61286 INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES 61286 691123 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false true 10 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X MANLEY GARVIN LLC 8642294951 PO BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 TRICIA GORDON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 1732 40222 0 VICKIE CARTER-BLOCKER SECRETARY 0.10 X X 0 0 0 AMANDA DAFF CHAIR 0.17 X X 0 0 0 SHARLENE FORD BOARD MEMBER 0.13 X 0 0 0 JAMEKA HAGOOD BOARD MEMBER 0.07 X 0 0 0 HILARY HINDMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.07 X 0 0 0 DORIS JAMISON BOARD MEMBER 0.15 X 0 0 0 SUSAN JERKINS BOARD MEMBER 0.12 X 0 0 0 ROSALAND KENNER VICE CHAIR 0.10 X X 0 0 0 ERIC KIRKLAND BOARD MEMBER 0.12 X 0 0 0 CHERYL LONG BOARD MEMBER 0.09 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY RICHARDSON BOARD MEMBER 0.02 X 0 0 0 SHEILA SILON BOARD MEMBER 0.08 X 0 0 0 ERYL SMALLS BOARD MEMBER 0.17 X 0 0 0 1732 40222 false false false 418185 176916 595101 67 67 595168 67 1732 1732 204012 190726 13286 14579 13548 1031 27763 27435 328 17091 15450 1641 4551 4379 172 17478 16260 1218 4102 4102 PROGRAM SERVICES 291109 291109 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 75765 75765 CONSULTANTS 33690 31336 2354 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 16594 16504 90 7464 6879 585 715930 691123 24807 0 163423 56319 74428 87769 21732 7665 259583 151753 81305 94237 81305 94237 X 178278 57516 178278 57516 259583 151753 -120762 X X false true X true false X 381622 359825 474883 546555 595168 2358053 74022 40212 114234 381622 359825 474883 620577 635380 2472287 2472287 18 16 17 17 67 135 2472422 0.99990 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 595168 595168 595168 715930 715930 715930 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOLLOWED BY THE LOCAL PARTHERSHIP REQUIRES MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2023, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. KIMBERLY RICHARDSON BOARD MEMBER 900 BARNWELL COUNTY SD false VICKIE CARTER-BLOCKER BOARD MEMBER 142100 BARNWELL SD 45 false SCHEDULE L, PART V CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT OF SOME OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S CONTRACTORS, SUCH AS BARNWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 45. THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP CONSUMMATED ARM'S LENGTH TRANSACTIONS WITH THESE ENTITIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES RELATED TO THE MISSION OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP. THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP HAS RECOGNIZED APPROXIMATELY 143,000 AS EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 RELATED TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE CONTRACTORS. THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP HAS ALSO CONTRACTED WITH BARNWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 45 TO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS TO WORK FOR THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE THE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B FAMILY STRENGTHENING- HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) IS A HOME VISIT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS IN THEIR ROLE AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER. HIPPY PARTNERS WITH PARENTS TO PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) IS A HOME VISITING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, THRIVING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HEALTHY, SAFE AND READY TO SUCCEED. PAT SERVICES INCLUDE: PERSONAL VISITS FROM PARENT EDUCATOR, MONTHLY GROUP CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PAT FAMILIES, SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS, AND CONNECTIONS TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES THAT FAMILIES MAY NEED TO SUCCEED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTED ON FORM 990 IS BASED PRIMARILY UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BENEFIT FROM ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PARTNERSHIP THAT BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT INVOVLED WITH DECISIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS THEY REPRESENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A BUDGET AMOUNTS, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, ARE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE SOME EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS INDIVIDUALS WHO PERFORM "EMPLOYEE RELATED" SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 45 AND THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THESE AMOUNTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B BUDGET AMOUNTS, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, ARE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. RATHER, INDIVIDUALS WHO PERFORM "EMPLOYEE RELATED" SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE EMPLOYED BY THE BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THESE AMOUNTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING OTHER THAN GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. PROGRAM REVENUES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN PROPERLY EARNED AND REALIZABLE. EXPENSES ARE RECORDED IN THE PERIOD IN WHICH THEY ARE INCURRED. THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP DIFFERS FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PRIMARILY BECAUSE IT RECOGNIZES LONG LIVED ASSETS AND OTHER COSTS WHICH BENEFIT MORE THAN ONE PERIOD AS EXPENSES IN THE YEAR PURCHASED, AND IT RECOGNIZES CERTAIN EXPENSES WHEN PAID SUCH AS VACATION AND SICK TIME FOR EMPLOYEES. 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