Nonprofit · EIN 56-1869575
REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Also known as JUNE T SMITH
Tax-exempt · SYLVA, NC 28779
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,047,186 | $4,880,360 | $166,826 | $1,887,417 | $78,573 | $1,808,844 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,099,891 | $4,905,650 | $194,241 | $1,752,142 | $110,124 | $1,642,018 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,013,656
- of which government grants
- $4,421,632
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18,199
- Other revenue
- $15,331
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,349,097
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $315,432
- Other salaries and wages
- $736,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,315,147
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,451
- Occupancy
- $52,759
- Travel
- $32,703
- Program services (functional)
- $4,469,911
- Management and general (functional)
- $410,449
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,752,142
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,887,417
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $78,573
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,808,844
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,858
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,723,196
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $85,648
- Gross receipts
- $5,047,186
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 163
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE M EDGERTON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $134,753 |
| KELLY P VREELAND | CFO Officer | 40 | $119,574 |
| SHELLY FOREMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GLENDA HENSLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL RUMFELT | SEC/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MIKE DRINKWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONSUELA GIRTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESTER LAMINACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SKAGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERESA TOMS-GILLESPIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA TRIPLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY UMPHLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM WINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF CLOER | DIR (THRU 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TASHA FORNEY | DIR (THRU 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEIDRE MCMAHON | DIR (THRU 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA TANNER-MCGEE | DIR (THRU 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Edgerton | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $115,009 | $23,653 |
| Kelly Vreeland | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $100,784 | $19,786 |
| Shelly Foreman | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenda Hensley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Crystal Rumfelt | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Cloer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Micheal Drinkwater | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Latausha Forney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Consuela Girty | Director as of November 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lester Laminack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deidre McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Umphlett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Tanner-McGee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Toms-Gillespie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Triplett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 116 JACKSON ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5458
- In care of
- % JANICE M EDGERTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JANICE M EDGERTON, 116 JACKSON ST, SYLVA, NC 28779
- Signed the 990
- KELLY P VREELAND, CFO
- Phone
- (828) 586-0661
- Website
- RAPC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CANIPEWHITNEY PC
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BY ENCOURAGING ADVOCCY, COLLABORATION AND FUNDING SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.
Program accomplishments
- NORTH CAROLINA PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM (NC PRE-K) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE SCHOOL READINESS FOR OVER 600 ELIGIBLE FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN IN 46 CLASSROOMS IN CHEROKEE, CLAY, GRAHAM, HAYWOOD, JACKSON, MACON, AND SWAIN COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE QUALLA BOUNDARY (REGION A). RISK FACTORS AND ELIGIBILITY ARE DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. NC PRE-K PROVIDES LICENSED TEACHERS AND STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM IN THE CLASSROOM OVER A TEN-MONTH PROGRAM PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. NC PRE-K QUALITY AND CAPACITY BUILDING FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PRE-K TEACHERS AND CLASSROOM MATERIALS FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION. NC PRE-K FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO CONTINUE TRAUMA INFORMED TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS IN THOSE CLASSROOMS.Expenses $3,127,286 · grants $2,916,968
- SMART START PROGRAMMING. A NORTH CAROLINA STATE-WIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION INITIATIVE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMMING. PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) PARENT EDUCATORS WHO PROVIDE HOME VISITS, GROUP CONNECTIONS, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS TO 89 FAMILIES IN REGION A. SMART START DOLLARS WERE USED TO SUPPORT THE REGION'S DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM WITH A DISTRIBUTION OF 45,240 BOOKS TO OVER 3,770 CHILDREN IN REGION A. THROUGH SMART START, REGION A STAFF ALSO BEGAN PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR QRIS MODERNIZATION AND THE PATHWAYS TO THE STARS IN 22 CHILDCARE CENTERS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING SITES NAVIGATE THE PATHWAYS, LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALES (ERS), PERFORMING MOCK ERS ASSESSMENTS, ASSISTING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS MANAGEMENT, CREATING AND PROVIDING TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND CHILDCARE STAFF, AS WELL AS ASSISTING SITES WITH THE SELF-STUDY PROCESS ARE NEW SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED. SMART START FUNDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO REGION A'S NORTH CAROLINA CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM, FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK, OVERALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.Expenses $887,848 · grants $103,022
- LITERACY SERVICES. REGIONAL LITERACY SERVICES THAT FALL OUT OF THE PARAMETERS OF SMART START. FUNDS WERE USED TO PROVIDE OVER 143 VISITS TO PEDIATRIC MEDICAL PRACTICES IN WHICH LITERACY RESOURCE MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED BASED UPON NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE PRACTICE.Expenses $69,149 · grants $3,777
- FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AS TEACHERS GROUP CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT TO OVER 350 FAMILIES THROUGH THE FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK OF REGION A. TOTAL EXPENSES: 32,347 (INCL GRANTS OF 998) HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY. RECOVERY GRANTS PROVIDED TO 38 CENTERS FOR REPAIR OF FACILITIES, REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED MATERIALS, REPLACEMENT OF LOST REVENUE, AND SUSTAINING OPERATIONS DURING STORM RECOVERY. TOTAL EXPENSES: 353,281 (INCL GRANTS OF 324,332)Expenses $385,628 · grants $325,330
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1869575
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,887,417
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,047,186
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,047,186 | $4,880,360 | $1,887,417 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,099,891 | $4,905,650 | $1,752,142 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,780,269 | $4,698,678 | $1,563,232 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-1869575).
Questions about REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN is 56-1869575.
- Is REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JANICE M EDGERTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,753 (JANICE M EDGERTON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does REGION A PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,047,186, expenses of $4,880,360 and total assets of $1,887,417 at year end.
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