Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097815
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Also known as GREENWOOD COUNTY FIRST STEPS
Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29649
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $414,555 | $394,727 | $19,828 | $52,191 | $21,868 | $30,323 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $341,369 | $361,420 | -$20,051 | $25,692 | $15,197 | $10,495 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $264,770 | $251,957 | $12,813 | $45,461 | $14,915 | $30,546 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $414,519
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $36
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $140,475
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $244,475
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $23,400
- Travel
- $27,177
- Program services (functional)
- $368,432
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,692
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,191
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,868
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,323
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $30,323
- Gross receipts
- $414,555
- Employees
- 6
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTASHA SHIPMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $77,800 |
| TRACI BALDWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| LARK COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
| BECKY CORBIN | ASSIST- SECR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 |
| ALVIN DEAL | RESOURCE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.23 | $0 |
| JODY GABLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JESSICA JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
| AMANDA MALONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| SABRINA MILLER | BUDGET CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.26 | $0 |
| APRIL OUZTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| LORETTA PARKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.92 | $0 |
| ALYSON PERRIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| MORONDA TALLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| PAULA TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
| ANDREA WITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTASHA HIGHLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $74,525 |
| TRACI BALDWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| LARK COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
| BECKY CORBIN | ASSIST- SECR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 |
| ALVIN DEAL | RESOURCE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.23 | $0 |
| JODY GABLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JESSICA JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCCUTCHEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| JANE MERRILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.57 | $0 |
| CATHY MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.26 | $0 |
| SABRINA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 |
| APRIL OUZTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| LORETTA PARKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.92 | $0 |
| ALYSON PERRIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WHITAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTASHA HIGHLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $64,599 |
| CYNTHIA AARON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| TRACI BALDWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| LARK COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
| BECKY CORBIN | ASSIST- SECR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 |
| ALVIN DEAL | RESOURCE CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.23 | $0 |
| JODY GABLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JESSICA JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCCUTCHEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| JANE MERRILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.61 | $0 |
| CATHY MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 |
| SABRINA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 |
| APRIL OUZTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 |
| LORETTA PARKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.61 | $0 |
| ALYSON PERRIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ROSELLE QUARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| RYAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WHITAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1402C HIGHWAY 72 W, GREENWOOD, SC 29649-1822
- In care of
- % JAMES MANLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SANTASHA SHIPMAN
- Signed the 990
- SANTASHA SHIPMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 388-4102
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
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 EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED.
Program accomplishments
- PARENTING SUPPORT: PARENTS AS TEACHERS-A PARENT EDUCATOR VISITS YOUR HOME AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE YOU TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS. PAT AIMS TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE PARENTING PRACTICES, PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS. FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE-THE REAL FATHERS ARE DADS FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE WORKS TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THE FATHER HAS BEEN THE MISSING COMPONENT FOR MANY YEARS WITH OUR PROGRAMS, AND WE HAVE FOUND THE MISSING COMPONENT. BY USING THE HOLISTIC APPROACH AND WORKING WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY, WE ARE STARTING TO SEE CHANGE HAPPEN. OTHER AGENCIES AND PARTNERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE STARTING TO SEE CHANGE AND WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS INITIATIVE. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM-AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PARENTING AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM THAT FOCUS ON PARENTING SKILLS, CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SKILLS AND FAMILY LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THIS 14-SESSION PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR HIGH-RISK AND GENERAL POPULATION FAMILIES.Expenses $258,529
- CHILD CARE: CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSITS 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 $47,089
- FAMILY CAF - PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PARENTS, SUPPORT IN TIMES OF NEED, LEARNING ABOUT PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND EMOTIONAL AWARENESS.Expenses $33,189
- CORE FUNCTIONSExpenses $29,625
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
- 57-1097815
- 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
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,191
- Income (IRS master file)
- $414,555
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $414,555 | $394,727 | $52,191 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $341,369 | $361,420 | $25,692 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $264,770 | $251,957 | $45,461 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $262,310 | $309,688 | $29,564 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 57-1097815).
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 57-1097815.
- 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 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 SANTASHA SHIPMAN.
- 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 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,800 (SANTASHA SHIPMAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- 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 $414,555, expenses of $394,727 and total assets of $52,191 at year end.
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