2025-11-24T12:32:52-06:00 2025-06-30 561758856 MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP P O BOX 1029 CONOVER NC 286131029 990 2024-07-01 561875083 WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN WILK 3368380977 1915 WEST PARK DRIVE 107 NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659 MICHELLE SHEPHERD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3368380977 2025-11-24 1 0 DONALD D ISENHOUR P00128276 8284642812 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHELLE SHEPHERD 1915 WEST PARK DRIVE SUITE 107 NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659 2139913 0 X N/A X 1994 NC ENSURE CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED. 21 21 24 50 0 0 1277723 2119269 2560 3400 1593 9042 9298 8202 1291174 2139913 177074 1081406 0 0 514253 627087 0 0 0 283818 279358 975145 1987851 316029 152062 726580 851996 96845 70199 629735 781797 X ENSURE CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED. 0 0 866032 624681 CHILD CARE QUALITY INCLUDED THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) PROGRAM AND THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM. THE CCR&R PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING AND ON-SITE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDED A RESOURCE CENTER FOR CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES. 27 WORKSHOPS/TRANINGS OFFERED; 15 CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH A LEAST 1 STAFF MEMBER ATTENDING WORKSHOP/TRAINING; 100 CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED AT LEAST 1 WORKSHOP/TRAINING; 26 CHILDCARE FACILITIES RECEIVED ON-SITE CONSULTATION FOR IMPROVING QUALITY; 216 ON-SITE CONSULTATION VISITS TO CLASSROOMS. THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM OFFERED FAMILY-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS, REGISTRATION INFORMATION, AND SUPPORTING RESOURCES ADDRESSING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN STRUGGLING WITH ADULT SEPPERATION AND THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN.4 COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS HELD WITH 16 PARTICIPANTS; READY, SET, LEARN STARTED AT 5 CHILD CARE FACILITIES; 180 READY, SET, LEARN MEETINGS HELD WITH 34 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING AND 33 PARENTS. 327928 50858 FAMILY SUPPORT - INCLUDES PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENPOWER FAMILIES TO HAVE NECESSARY SKILLS TO RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM PROVIDED PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION USING THE CIRCLE OF PARENTS GROUP MODEL FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD OR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF BIRTH TO FIVE NOT YET ENROLLED IN KINDERGARTEN. 30 GROUP SESSIONS CONDUCTED WITH 37 PARENTS ATTENDED A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IMPACTING 49 CHILDREN. CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING PROGRAM GAVE CAREGIVERS THEABILITY TO DISCUSS THEIR PARENTING STYLES SO THEY CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR CHILD'S EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN OREDER TO RESPOND SENSITVELY TO THEIR CHILD'S CUES IN ORDER TO CREATE A SECURE BASE FOR THEIR CHILD, WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM, RESILIENCY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION. 14 SESSIONS HELD WITH 13 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATING IMPACTING 22 CHILDREN. LITERACY PROGRAMS CONDUCTED INCLUDED RAISING A READER, DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY, AND PLAY TO LEARN. 17 CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH 30 CLASSROOMS PARTICIPATING IN RAISING A READER INVOLVING 370 CHILDREN; 24,206 BOOKS MAILED TO 2,460 CHILDREN ENRIOLLED IN THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM; 94 GROUP PLAY SESSIONS WITH 63 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATING IN THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM. PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATED PARENTS ON POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES THROUGH HOME VISITS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD SCREENINGS, FAMILY ASSESSMENT, AND ACCESS TO REFERRAL NETWORK. 15 FAMILIES WITH 21 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATED, 17 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED; 92 PERSONAL VISITS WITH 12 FAMILIES REFERRED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS. PUBLICATIONS WERE DEVELOPED TO HIGHLIHT THE SERVICES OFFERED AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ISSUES. 26 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS CONDUCTED; 1475 PARTICIPANTS IN COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS; 19 OUTREACH EVENTS; 4654 FACE BOOK FOLLOWERS; 230 FACE BOOK POSTS; 30 E-NEWLETTERS SENT TO 3,079 INDIVIDUALS. 216224 203193 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE QUALITY STARS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CARE AND ENHANCEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES(TANF) ELIGIBLE OR CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND(CCDF) ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO BE USED FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDER SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, SICK LEAVE BENEFITS, MATERIALS, OTHER CENTER MATERIALS. 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATED WITH 193 SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN IMPACTED. 100000 100000 NC PRE-K INCLUDED THE NC PRE-K KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERED HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING THEM FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. 100 CHILDREN SERVED AT CHILD CARE SITES. 137031 304 HEALTH & SAFETY INCLUDED THE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST AND THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROGRAMS. BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST PROVIDED ON-SITE CONSULTATION, COACHING, AND TRAINING TO PROVIVERS USING THE CSEFEL MODEL. 7 TRAININGS OFFERED AND DELIVERED WITH AT LEAST 1 PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTING 4 CHILD CARE FACILITIES; 32 TOTAL PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED A TRAINING; 8 CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVED ON-SITE/VIRTUAL CONSULTATION. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROVIDED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS HEALTH RELATED SERVICES. TRAINING, PARENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS WERE PROVIDED. 17 FAMILIES RECEIVED ON-SITE TRAINING; 103 WRITTEN OR PHONE CONTACTS CONDUCTED; 403 ON-SITE CONSULTATION VISITS MADE; 5 FACILITIES RECEIVED INTENSIVE LEVEL SERVICES; 43 WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED WITH 136 PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING; 16 HEALTHY HABITS COMMUNITY EVENTS/PRESENTATIOS/HANDOUTS CONDUCTED. 102551 102370 HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. 339582 202674 1749766 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X HOPE ASHLEY 3368380977 1915 WEST PARK DRIVE SUITE 107 NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659 BRENDA BARBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CALLIE GRUBB BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARDEN JOLLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUNE HEGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMBER COMBS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBBIE WOODARD CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MISTY CASE SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KYLIE BOOTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA BRYANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GRETA FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CASEY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHYLLIS MYERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHARIS MCNEILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATSY REAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRYSTAL BLANKENSHIP BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFERY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE SHEPHERD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 68670 0 7279 NATALIE WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHANNA ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEITH HUFFMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODY CALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY YALE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 68670 0 7279 0 0 0 0 0 1008370 1110899 2119269 PROGRAM INCOME-TRAININ 900099 3400 3400 3400 9042 9042 1565 0 1565 1565 SALES TAX REFUND 900099 6515 6515 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 122 122 6637 2139913 10037 0 10607 1035580 1035580 45826 45826 69370 24280 45090 451442 404089 47353 35900 28941 6959 28641 22588 6053 41734 34365 7369 1078 1078 3851 3851 34356 15139 19217 7817 6114 1703 15010 7247 7763 14369 2721 11648 37576 34286 3290 19194 10905 8289 15109 11265 3844 9227 537 8690 VEHICLES 34538 34538 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 25836 23142 2694 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 22860 22833 27 BANK CHARGES/SERVICE FE 8035 4775 3260 30502 15133 15369 1987851 1749766 238085 0 701580 826996 25000 25000 726580 851996 96845 70199 96845 70199 X 199968 165684 429767 616113 629735 781797 726580 851996 152062 0 X X 0 0 0 X 771438 765956 876484 1277723 1470396 5161997 771438 765956 876484 1277723 1470396 5161997 5161997 9042 9042 2679 5254 2894 5093 6637 22557 5193596 16268 0.99390 0.99470 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2024 AMOUNT: $ 122. SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 2,679. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 5,254. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 2,894. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,093. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 6,515. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 1.00000 1 0 0 PART V, LINE 4: FUTURE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION 1 WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS 613 CHERRY STREET NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659 566001133 GOVERNMENT 100000 0 NC PRE-K A CHILD'S LIFE 1302 2ND STREET NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659 474498434 37711 0 QUALITY STARS;DUAL SUBSIDY;CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS PLAY WORKS 306 D STREET N WILKESBORO NC 28659 900925192 611061 0 CHILD CARE EXPANSION; QUALITY STARS;DUAL SUBSIDY;CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PO BOX 1387 BURNSVILLE NC 28714 561921260 501(C)(3) 30000 0 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS CHILDREN'S COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY 290 QUEEN STREET BOONE NC 28607 581416331 501(C)(3) 20000 0 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS GRAMSY'S PLACE 600 BOSTON AVE NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659 474633190 30780 4037 PURCHASED COSTS SUPPLIES QUALITY STARS; DUAL SUBSIDY; CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS KINDER CARE 3774 BOONE TRAIL RD MILLERS CREEK NC 28651 474478313 41350 0 QUALITY STARS; DUAL SUBSIDY; CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS MADISON COUNTY PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 1657 MARS HILL NC 28754 562040118 501(C)(3) 20000 0 DISASTER RELIEF MILLERS CREEK CHILDCARE 4120 BOONE TRAIL RD MILLERS CREEK NC 28651 261352494 20510 0 QUALITY STARS; DUAL SUBSIDY PARTNERSHIP OF ASHE COUNTY PO BOX 156 JEFFERSON NC 28640 561892216 501(C)(3) 20000 0 DISASTER RELIEF SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN - HENDERSONVILLE 525 NORTH JUSTICE STREET HENDERSONVILLE NC 28739 562092325 501(C)(3) 10000 0 DISASTER RELIEF WAY MAKERS PRESCHOOL INC 374 LINCOLN HEIGHTS RD WILKESBORO NC 28697 453737346 38297 0 QUALITY STARS; DUAL SUBSIDY; CAC FOOD PROGRAM; CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS WILKS DEVELOPMENT DAY SCHOOL PO BOX 545 WILKESBORO NC 28697 560933694 44295 45 PURCHASED COSTS SUPPLIES QUALITY STARS; DUAL SUBSIDY; CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP; CCR&R 6 6 PARENTS AS TEACHERS 29 12070 PURCHASED COSTS BOOKS, SUPPLIES, PARTICIPANT GIFT CARDS, DIAPERS & WIPES, PORTABLE PLAY YARDS LITTLE CHILDRENS FESTIVAL 871 3183 PURCHASED COSTS FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT, FLASH CARDS, GIFT BAGS REAL MEN READ 304 9180 PURCHASED COSTS BOOKS CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL 31 239 2413 PURCHASED COSTS SUPPLIES, TRAINING MATERIALS, GARDEN BEDS/SOIL/PLANTS CIRCLE OF PARENTS 26 1242 PURCHASED COSTS CANNING STARTER KITS, GARDENING SUPPLIES COMMUNITY OUTREACH 900 1555 PURCHASED COSTS PROMOTIONAL ITEMS, BABY WIPES, COOKING ITEMS FOR RAFFLE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINARY LIBRARY 1700 3702 PURCHASED COSTS CHILDREN'S BOOKS HEALTH & SAFETY - BEHAVIOR SUPPORT 12 88 PURCHASED COSTS TRAINING MATERIALS CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT 150 216 PURCHASED COSTS TICK EDUCATION MATERIALS CIRCLES OF SECURITY 15 683 PURCHASED COSTS PARTICIPANT INCENTIVES, KEYCHAINS, AWARDS RAISING A READER 50 339 PURCHASED COSTS BOOKS STAFF EDU/APPRECIATION 14 389 PURCHASED COSTS EVENT TICKETS, GIFTS DIAPER PANTRY 1500 7292 PURCHASED COSTS DIAPERS FLETTIE ALIFAIR 3 1570 HURRICANE RELIEF 35 737 PURCHASED COSTS FOOD, SUPPLIES, COOLERS WONDER WEDNESDAYS 157 928 PURCHASED COSTS PRODUCE, BOOKS PART I, LINE 2: LOCAL PARTNERSHIP MONITORS GRANTS TO INSURE THAT PURPOSE AND CRITERIA ARE BEING MET. GRANTS ARE MONITORED QUARTERLY WITH WRITTEN REPORTS PROVIDED TO THE GRANTEE AND SUBMITTED TO THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO INSURE THAT OBJECTIVES OF THE GRANT ARE BEING MET. SITE VISITS MAY BE MADE TO THE GRANTEE TO INSURE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT. MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO ACPC. IF FUNDING IS NOT BEING USED APPROPRIATELY THE GRANTEE IS CONTACTED BY THE FISCAL MANAGER AND ACPC POLICIES ARE FOLLOWED TO LIMIT OR POSSIBLY TO STOP PAYMENT. CALLIE GRUBB KEY EMPLOYEE OF WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS 100000 WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS PROVIDES NC PRE-K SERVICES 0 PATSY REAVIS KEY EMPLOYEE OF WILKES DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SCHOOL 41320 WILKES DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SCHOOL RECEIVED CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS. 0 JEFFERY JOHNSON KEY EMPLOYEE OF WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS 100000 WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS PROVIDES NC PRE-K SERVICES 0 NATALIE WILLIAMS 162 WILKES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS A VENDOR 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B UPON COMPLETION OF 990, BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY TO REVIEW. BEFORE BEING SUBMITTED, THE 990 WILL BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD CHAIR REMINDS MEMBERS OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT EACH MEETING. MEMBERS WITH A CONFLICT ARE LISTED ON EACH BOARD MEETING AGENDA AND MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD REVIEWS THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND USES THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN. THE POPULATION OF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTY AND THE BUDGET OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP IS CONSIDERED. IN ADDITION THE BOARD CONSIDERS THE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALONG WITH THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION. ANY CHANGES IN SALARY ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD THROUGH A VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FILE THAT IT UPDATES ANNUALLY. THE FILE IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1 THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND ALSO FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSITE OF THE WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERHIP FOR CHILDREN. PART XII, 2C THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES REQUIRE A BI-ANNUAL AUDIT. THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. OVERSEES A STATEWIDE BID PROCESS IN ORDER TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM. EACH LOCAL PARTNERHIP'S STAFF AND BOARD ASSUMES THE OVERSIGHT OF THEIR AUDIT.