Smart Start Of Forsyth County

Organization Overview

Smart Start Of Forsyth County is located in Winston Salem, NC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Smart Start Of Forsyth County employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smart Start Of Forsyth County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Smart Start Of Forsyth County generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Smart Start Of Forsyth County has awarded 224 individual grants totaling $29,998,009. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NCPREK (2348):THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM IS A HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAM THAT SERVES AT RISK CHILDREN, IN FORSYTH COUNTY, TO ENSURE THEY ARE SCHOOL READY UPON ENTERING INTO KINDERGARTEN. THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM SERVED 805 FOUR-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HEAD START PROGRAM, AND PRIVATE CHILD CARE CENTERS (FOR PROFIT AND NOT FOR PROFIT).


DUAL SUBSIDY (2341): FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR SUBSIDY FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DATA WILL BE REPORTED INTO THE STATE LEVEL SMART START REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS) ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THIS ACTIVITY MAY INCLUDE SUBSIDY RATE ENHANCEMENTS. REFUGEE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, CUSTODY ISSUES, SEPARATION OR DIVORCE, DEATH OR ILLNESS OF A CARE GIVER, INCARCERATION, MEDICAL ISSUES ARE SPECIALIZED TARGET POPULATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR SUBSIDY FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DATA WILL BE REPORTED INTO THE STATE LEVEL SMART START REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS) ON A MONTHLY BASIS.


TEACHING AND LEARNING SERVICES (3125): CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER (CCRC) WILL OFFER THE STARS AND BEYOND PROGRAM TO FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES IN FORSYTH COUNTY LICENSED TO SERVE CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OR INCREASE TO OR MAINTAIN A FOUR OR FIVE STAR-RATED LICENSE. FACILITIES MUST BE WILLING TO ENROLL SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CEU) TRAINING(S), AND UNOFFICIAL FAMILY CHILD CARE ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE (FCCERS-R) ASSESSMENTS TO DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS. FCCHS, UP FOR RE-LICENSURE, MAY RECEIVE A GRANT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFIED THROUGH AN UNOFFICIAL FCCERS-R ASSESSMENT IF FUNDS PERMIT. COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (COP) MAY BE FACILITATED AT THE CCRC OFFICE TO DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND BUILD SKILLS FOR CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION. SMALL INCENTIVES MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COP. STAFF POSITIONS, MEETINGS, MEALS FOR COPS AND CEU TRAININGS, AND SERVICE RELATED MATERIALS MAY BE SUPPORTED BY THIS ACTIVITY. SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY WILL PROVIDE TEACHING AND LEARNING SERVICES (TLS) TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS IN CENTERS SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE IN FORSYTH COUNTY TO (1) INCREASE LICENSURE STATUS OF ELIGIBLE GS 110-106, TEMPORARY, ONE, TWO, THREE AND FOUR STAR CENTERS; (2) MAINTAIN LICENSURE STATUS OF FIVE STAR CENTERS; (3) OFFER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATORS IN CENTERS TO IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM AND BUSINESS PRACTICES. ELIGIBLE CENTERS MUST BE WILLING TO ENROLL SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN. TEACHING AND LEARNING SERVICES WILL INCLUDE: CURRICULUM AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, COACHING, WORKSHOPS, ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE AND CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS. NON-CASH INCENTIVES WILL BE ISSUED TO CENTERS MEETING REQUIRED CRITERIA TO INCREASE THEIR STAR RATINGS. CASH INCENTIVES AND EDUCATION BONUSES WILL BE PAID TO ELIGIBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND CENTERS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF 5-STARS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Louis Finney
Chief Executive Officer
$91,299
Sabrina Simpson
Chief Financial Officer From Dec 2020
$1,798
Sheryll Strode
Board Chair
$0
Reggie Mccaskill
Board Vice Chair
$0
Tembila Convington
Secretary
$0
Bennett Bruff
Finance Committee Chair/treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,123,309
Investment income $977
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,124,286

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Smart Start Of Forsyth County has awarded $6,576,081 in support to 60 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WINSTON SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: NCPK CCS

$1,961,172

Winstonsalem, NC

PURPOSE: NCPK CCS

$352,618

NORTH POINT ACADEMY

PURPOSE: NCPK CCS

$340,015

BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY CENTER INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Winstonsalem, NC

PURPOSE: NCPK CCS

$331,194

CHILDCARE NETWORK KERNERSVILLE

PURPOSE: NCPK CCS

$302,715

CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER

PURPOSE: NCPK CCS

$283,641
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Smart Start Of Forsyth County has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goodwill Industries Of Nw North Carolina Inc

Winstonsalem, NC

PURPOSE: SUPPORTING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS THAT COMPLEMENT GOODWILL

$20,000
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