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Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097951

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Also known as YORK COUNTY FIRST STEPS

Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29648

Financials

$1.7M$1.7M2022$1.9M$2M2023$1.7M$1.8M2024
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$1,737,086$1,806,853-$69,767$313,592$313,443$149
June 30, 2024990 (amended)$1,923,387$1,975,257-$51,870$551,709$481,793$69,916
June 30, 2023990$1,672,378$1,730,778-$58,400$611,487$489,701$121,786
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,737,035
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$51
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,750
Other salaries and wages
$534,840
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$899,750
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$29,189
Program services (functional)
$1,779,877
Management and general (functional)
$26,976

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$551,709
Total assets, end of year
$313,592
Total liabilities, end of year
$313,443
Net assets, end of year
$149
Net assets without donor restrictions
$149
Gross receipts
$1,737,086
Employees
19
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
DAVID W LISK SREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$84,750
VIVIAN AGURSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOYCE ARGOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH COOPERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JANE CULPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLYN GREENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH LEWISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL MANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN OWENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FREDRICA PAGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GINGER SAWYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY TAUBENKIMELCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
ELIZABETH WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID W LISK SREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$90,000
VIVIAN AGURSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAITLIN ANDERSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOYCE ARGOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DINA COLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANE CULPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLYN GREENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH LEWISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL MANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA MIKOLAJCZAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINNIE MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FREDRICA PAGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY TAUBENKIMELCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
ELIZABETH WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
DAVID W LISK SREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0$90,000
VIVIAN AGURSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
MAYA ALEXANDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
CAITLIN ANDERSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
JOYCE ARGOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
MARY CHAMBERLAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
DINA COLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
ELIZABETH COOPERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0$0
CRYSTAL CULBREATHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
JANE CULPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
JESSICA ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
CAROLYN GREENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0$0
SARAH LEWISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
CAROL MANNCHAIR
Trustee or director
0.03$0$0
ANGELA MIKOLAJCZAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
FREDRICA PAGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0$0
CINDY TAUBENKIMELCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.19$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 2024)
DAVID W LISK SR, PO BOX 969, ROCK HILL, SC 29731
Signed the 990
DAVID W LISK SR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(803) 981-5780
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 EDUCATIONS 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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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 $1,012,034
  • 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 $398,882
  • SCHOOL TRANSITION-DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS - AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005 - COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PAIRING THE FAMILIES OF HIGH-RISK RISING KINDERGARTNERS WITH THEIR FUTURE TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER BEFORE SCHOOL ENTRY. TEACHERS COMPLETE SIX VISITS WITH EACH FAMILY, CENTERED UPON CLASSROOM AND CONTENT EXPECTATIONS.
    Expenses $175,687
  • SCHOOL TRANSITION
    Expenses $193,274

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
57-1097951
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)
$313,592
Income (IRS master file)
$1,737,086

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,737,086$1,806,853$313,592IRS
990June 2024$1,923,387$1,975,257$551,709XML
990June 2023$1,672,378$1,730,778$611,487XML
990June 2022$1,313,912$1,270,338$430,058IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
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 57-1097951).

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 57-1097951.
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 DAVID W LISK SR.
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 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,750 (DAVID W LISK SR, 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 $1,737,086, expenses of $1,806,853 and total assets of $313,592 at year end.

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