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Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097999

SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Also known as ALLENDALE COUNTY FIRST STEPS

Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29648

Financials

$222K$221K2022$237K$262K2023$262K$250K2024
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$261,828$250,300$11,528$68,590$17,392$51,198
June 30, 2024990$236,766$262,275-$25,509$84,811$45,141$39,670
June 30, 2023990$221,612$220,747$865$86,270$21,091$65,179
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$261,790
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$38
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$59,183
Other salaries and wages
$86,710
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$172,206
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$3,923
Travel
$24,918
Program services (functional)
$219,701
Management and general (functional)
$30,599

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$84,811
Total assets, end of year
$68,590
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,392
Net assets, end of year
$51,198
Net assets without donor restrictions
$51,198
Gross receipts
$261,828
Employees
5
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
PATRICIA HALLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$59,183
THERESA KENNEDYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.42$0
TOM CARTERCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.11$0
TONIA MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
SALLY BRANCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.23$0
LAVONIA BRODUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
LEE HARLEY FITTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0
EVELYN SMITH-SMARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.34$0
YVONDA SPEIGHTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.11$0
SHELLY THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.11$0
JAMES WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
VALLERIE CAVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
CAROLYN GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0
WILLIE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0
CAROLYN SAULSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALBERT SAULSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.11$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICIA HALLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$60,915
THERESA KENNEDYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.42$0
TOM CARTERCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0
TONIA MURRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0
SALLY BRANCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.23$0
LAVONIA BRODUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
LEE HARLEY FITTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.07$0
EVELYN SMITH-SMARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.38$0
YVONDA SPEIGHTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
SHELLY THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
JAMES WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.11$0
VALLERIE CAVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
CAROLYN GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.11$0
WILLIE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
CAROLYN SAULSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
ALBERT SAULSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICIA HALLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$57,083
THERESA KENNEDYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.38$0
TOM CARTERCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.87$0
TONIA MURRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.92$0
SALLY BRANCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LAVONIA BRODUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.87$0
MARGARET GILMOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.12$0
DANA ELMOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.46$0
LEE HARLEY FITTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.46$0
MELISSA MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.15$0
EVELYN SMITH-SMARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
YVONDA SPEIGHTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.23$0
SHELLY THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.46$0
JAMES WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.87$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)
PATRICIA HALL, 649 RAILROAD AVENUE E, ALLENDALE, SC 29810
Signed the 990
PATRICIA HALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(803) 702-9010
Return prepared by
UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC

Mission

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 $113,639
  • 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 $67,431
  • HEALTHY START-FIRST STEPS RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY START IN MAXIMIZING BOTH SCHOOL READINESS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO LEVERAGE RESROURCES FOR- AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF- THE HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STATE'S YOUNG CHILDREN. THEY ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS THROUGH THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM.
    Expenses $19,423
  • INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES
    Expenses $19,208

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
57-1097999
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)
$68,590
Income (IRS master file)
$261,828

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$261,828$250,300$68,590IRS
990June 2024$236,766$262,275$84,811IRS
990June 2023$221,612$220,747$86,270XML
990June 2022$214,747$219,876$100,759IRS
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 57-1097999).

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 57-1097999.
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 PATRICIA HALL.
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 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,183 (PATRICIA HALL, 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 $261,828, expenses of $250,300 and total assets of $68,590 at year end.

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