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Nonprofit · EIN 57-1087576

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29201

Financials

$57.1M$55.3M2022$66.2M$69.1M2023$72.4M$72.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$72,391,847$72,706,141-$314,294$34,656,167$23,416,413$11,239,754
June 30, 2024990$66,207,541$69,094,204-$2,886,663$34,794,688$22,298,684$12,496,004
June 30, 2023990$57,127,894$55,319,536$1,808,358$37,189,070$21,806,403$15,382,667
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,280,922
of which government grants
$72,049,377
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$110,925
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$55,614,972
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$553,759
Other salaries and wages
$4,825,676
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,244,431
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$51,417
Accounting fees
$921,747
Travel
$368,533
Depreciation
$362,578
Program services (functional)
$70,044,619
Management and general (functional)
$2,589,855
Fundraising (functional)
$71,667

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$34,794,688
Total assets, end of year
$34,656,167
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,416,413
Net assets, end of year
$11,239,754
Land, buildings and equipment
$241,528
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$12,864,031
Net assets with donor restrictions
$24,103,785
Gross receipts
$72,391,847
Employees
132
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
SC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK BARNESDIRECTOR-ADM
Officer
40$122,935
MARTHA STRICKLAND4K STATE DIR
Officer
40$109,189
BETTY GARDNERDIRECT-GRANT
Officer
40$101,026
DAVID O'KELLYCHIEF FINAN
Officer
40$99,692
DEREK CROMWELLCHIEF PARTNE
Officer
40$96,957
TRACY ANN VANDERVLIETEXEC DIR-EFF
Officer
40$23,960
TERRY ALEXANDERHOUSE REPRES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT BANKDMH-ACTING D
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JACQUE CURTINBUSINESS COM
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARY LYNNE DIGGSHEAD START C
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SHANNON ERICKSONHOUSE REPRES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MATTHEW FERGUSONSUP EDUC DES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN HAYESEARLY CHILDH
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GREG HEMBREESENATE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CONSTANCE HOLLOWAYDDSN, DIRECT
Trustee or director
0.25$0
16 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROGER PRYOR JRCHILD CARE P
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT KERRDHHS DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MICHAEL LEACHDSS, DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVID LISKLOCAL PSHIP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JESICA MACKEYPARENT-TERM
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GERALD MALLOYSENATE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JACK MCBRIDEBUSINESS CO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVE MORLEYGOVERNOR DES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JANIE NEELEYPARENT - YOU
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DOROTHY PRIESTERLOCAL PSHIP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARY ANNE SCOTTEAR EDUCATO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
EDWARD SIMMERDHEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
AMY WILLIAMSMEDICAL PROV
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRENDA WILLIAMSMEDICAL PROV
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SUE WILLIAMSCHILDREN'S T
Trustee or director
0.25$0
WES WOOTENCHILD CARE P
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGIA MJARTANEXEC DIR THR
Officer
40$141,686
DAVID O'KELLYCHIEF FINAN
Officer
40$109,908
MARK BARNESDIRECTOR-ADM
Officer
40$107,466
MARTHA STRICKLAND4K STATE DIR
Officer
40$96,527
BETTY GARDNERDIRECT-GRANT
Officer
40$90,216
DEREK CROMWELLCHIEF PARTNE
Officer
40$84,803
TERRY ALEXANDERHOUSE REPRES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT BANKDMH-ACTING D
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JACQUE CURTINBUSINESS COM
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARY LYNNE DIGGSHEAD START C
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SHANNON ERICKSONHOUSE REPRES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MATTHEW FERGUSONSUP EDUC DES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN HAYESEARLY CHILDH
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GREG HEMBREESENATE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CONSTANCE HOLLOWAYDDSN, DIRECT
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROGER PRYOR JRCHILD CARE P
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT KERRDHHS DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MICHAEL LEACHDSS, DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JESICA MACKEYPARENT-TERM-
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GERALD MALLOYSENATE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JACK MCBRIDEBUSINESS CO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVE MORLEYGOVERNOR DES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JANIE NEELEYPARENT - YOU
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARY ANNE SCOTTEAR EDUC-AP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
EDWARD SIMMERDHEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
AMY WILLIAMSMEDICAL PROV
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRENDA WILLIAMSMEDICAL PROV
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SUE WILLIAMSCHILDREN'S T
Trustee or director
0.25$0
WES WOOTENCHILD CARE P
Trustee or director
0.25$0
TRACY ANN VANDERVLIETEXEC DIR-EFF
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 34 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGIA MJARTANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$128,493
MARK BARNESDIRECTOR-ADM
Officer
40$107,466
MARTHA STRICKLAND4K STATE DIR
Officer
40$96,527
DEREK CROMWELLCHIEF PARTNE
Officer
40$84,803
TERRY ALEXANDER/HOUSE - APP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT BLACKDMH, DIR-APP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
PAULA CALHOONHOUSE REPRES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SHELLEY CANRIGHTEARLY CHILDH
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JACQUE CURTINBUSINESS COM
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARY LYNNE DIGGSHEAD START C
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SHANNON ERICKSONHOUSE REP-AP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MATTHEW FERGUSONSUP EDUC DES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MICHELLE FRYDDSN DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JERRY GOVANHOUSE REPRES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN HAYESEARLY CHILDH
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GREG HEMBREESENATE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CONSTANCE HOLLOWAYDDSN, DIR-AP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROGER PRYOR JRCHILD CARE P
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT KERRDHHS DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MICHAEL LEACHDSS, DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JESICA MACKEYPARENT - YOU
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GERALD MALLOYSENATE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVID MATHISSUPER-EDU DE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JACK MCBRIDEBUS COMM-APP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JENNIFER MCCONNELLCHILD CARE P
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVE MORLEYGOVERNOR DES
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JANIE NEELEYPARENT - YOU
Trustee or director
0.25$0
EDWARD SIMMERDHEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELLEN WEAVERSUP EDUC-APP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
AMY WILLIAMSMEDICAL PROV
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRENDA WILLIAMSMED PROVIDER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SUE WILLIAMSCHILDREN'S T
Trustee or director
0.25$0
WES WOOTENCHILD CAR-AP
Trustee or director
0.25$0
NICOLE WYNKOOPPARENT - YOU
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
636 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-4683
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TRACY ANN VANDERVLIET, 636 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Signed the 990
TRACY ANN VANDERVLIET, EXEC DIR-EFF10/17/24
Phone
(803) 734-0479
Return prepared by
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Mission

PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-30: "THE GOALS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ARE TO: (1) PROVIDE PARENTS WITH ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT THEY MIGHT SEEK AND WANT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES AND TO PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN; (2) INCREASE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SO CHILDREN HAVE REDUCED RISK FOR MAJOR PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND LEARNING PROBLEMS; (3) PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL PROMOTE NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; (4) PROVIDE SERVICES SO ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE THE PROTECTION, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH CARE NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF LIFE SO THEY ARRIVE AT SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED; AND (5) MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES TO FOCUS EFFORTS ON PROVIDING ENHANCED SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN SO AS TO ENABLE EVERY CHILD TO REACH SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED."

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY READY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. SERVICES ARE OFFERED ACROSS SC THROUGH THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP NETWORK FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EVIDENCE BASED PARENT EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS, READING READINESS, HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING WITH CHILD CARE CENTERS.
    Expenses $28,641,489 · grants $23,217,363
  • SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS ALSO ADMINISTERS THE STATE'S 4K PROGRAM. THE 4K PROGRAM UTILIZES A PUBLIC-PRIVATE SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL SO THAT PARENTS MAY ENROLL ELIGIBLE CHILDREN WHO TURN 4 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST IN AN APPROVED PRIVATE CHILD CARE CENTER, CHARTER OR PRIVATE SCHOOL. SC FIRST STEPS PROVIDES TRAINING AND OVERSIGHT FOR ALMOST FOUR HUNDRED 4K SITES ACROSS SC. THE 4K MODEL SUPPORTS HIGH QUALITY CURRICULUM, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND TEACHER-CHILD INTERACTIONS. THE MODEL ALSO INCLUDES A PARENT-CARETAKER ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT.
    Expenses $41,403,130 · grants $32,397,609
  • SC FIRST STEPS ALSO CONVENES THE SC EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL WHICH IS A COLLABORATIVE BODY REPRESENTING THE STATE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM. ESTABLISHED IN LAW, THE ECAC INCLUDES THE DIRECTORS OF NINE STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-1087576
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)
Group exemption
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B012)
Group exemption
3590 (46 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,656,167
Income (IRS master file)
$72,391,847

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$72,391,847$72,706,141$34,656,167IRS
990June 2024$66,207,541$69,094,204$34,794,688IRS
990June 2023$57,127,894$55,319,536$37,189,070XML
990June 2022$62,957,264$51,854,091$32,777,753IRS
990June 2021$45,278,924$37,665,399$20,496,794IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 57-1087576).

Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES is 57-1087576.
Is SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TRACY ANN VANDERVLIET.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,935 (MARK BARNES, DIRECTOR-ADM).
How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,391,847, expenses of $72,706,141 and total assets of $34,656,167 at year end.

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