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Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097778

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Also known as BARNWELL COUNTY FIRST STEPS

Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29648

Financials

$595K$716K2022$794K$722K2023
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, 2024990$794,402$722,204$72,198$227,290$97,576$129,714
June 30, 2023990$595,168$715,930-$120,762$151,753$94,237$57,516
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$794,327
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$75
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$44,617
Other salaries and wages
$163,022
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$254,816
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$13,647
Program services (functional)
$695,601
Management and general (functional)
$26,603

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$151,753
Total assets, end of year
$227,290
Total liabilities, end of year
$97,576
Net assets, end of year
$129,714
Net assets without donor restrictions
$129,714
Gross receipts
$794,402
Employees
11
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
TRICIA GORDONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0$44,617
CHESLSEA CALHOUNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.26$0$0
VICKIE CARTER-BLOCKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
AMANDA DAFFCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.69$0$0
JAMEKA HAGOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.26$0$0
HILARY HINDMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.05$0$0
DORIS JAMISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.23$0$0
ROSALAND KENNERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.26$0$0
ERIC KIRKLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.01$0$0
KIMBERLY RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.01$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
TRICIA GORDONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$1,732$40,222
VICKIE CARTER-BLOCKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
AMANDA DAFFCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.17$0$0
SHARLENE FORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.13$0$0
JAMEKA HAGOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
HILARY HINDMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
DORIS JAMISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0$0
SUSAN JERKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.12$0$0
ROSALAND KENNERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
ERIC KIRKLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.12$0$0
CHERYL LONGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.09$0$0
KIMBERLY RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.02$0$0
SHEILA SILONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.08$0$0
ERYL SMALLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.17$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 429, GREENWOOD, SC 29648-0429
In care of
% JAMES MANLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
TRICIA GORDON, 110 FRANKLIN STREET, BARNWELL, SC 29812
Signed the 990
TRICIA GORDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(803) 450-1493
Return prepared by
MANLEY GARVIN LLC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $308,772
  • EARLY EDUCATION: EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UNDER, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS BY EARLY HEAD START STAFF AND TWO GROUP MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY FOR ENROLLED PARENTS AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $163,874
  • FAMILY STRENGTHENING-FIRST STEPS WORKS TO INCREASE PARENTS' ABILITY TO STIMULATE THEIR CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING PROGRAMS SUCH AS PARENTS AS TEACHERS.
    Expenses $150,285
  • INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES
    Expenses $72,670

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, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-1097778
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B012)
Assets (IRS master file)
$227,290
Income (IRS master file)
$794,402

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024$794,402$722,204$227,290IRS
990June 2023$595,168$715,930$151,753XML
990June 2022$546,572$503,761$259,583IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 57-1097778).

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 57-1097778.
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.
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 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names TRICIA GORDON.
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, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $794,402, expenses of $722,204 and total assets of $227,290 at year end.

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