Wake County Smartstart
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $19.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 56-1949415
Organization Overview
Wake County Smartstart is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Wake County Smartstart employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wake County Smartstart 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 06/2022, Wake County Smartstart generated $19.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 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 2021, Wake County Smartstart has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $31,953,915. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WAKE COUNTY SMART START WORKS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG CHILDREN, BIRTH TO 5, ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMTHE NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE SCHOOL READINESS FOR ELIGIBLE FOUR-YEAR-OLDS. CHILDREN IN PRE-K ATTEND A FULL SCHOOL DAY, FULL SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM. CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM MAY BE SERVED IN LICENSED PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE CHILD CARE FACILITIES, OR HEAD START PROGRAMS. FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR APPROXIMATELY, 1,274 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED BY TWO STATE GRANTS AND A LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT. THE PANDEMIC DECREASED ENROLLMENT IN THE NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR.
FAMILY SUPPORT/HEALTH AND SAFETYWAKE COUNTY SMART START FUNDS FAMILY SUPPORT, AS WELL AS HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN WAKE COUNTY. FAMILY SUPPORTS INCLUDE PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, ONGOING PARENT EDUCATION, FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVES, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT. HEALTH AND SAFETY INCLUDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, AND REFERRALS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND PREVENTATIVE SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 1,457 CHILDREN DIRECTLY BENEFITED FROM AT LEAST ONE WAKE COUNTY SMART START FAMILY SUPPORT OR HEALTHY AND SAFETY ACTIVITY. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY STATE, FEDERAL, AND PRIVATE GRANTS. THE PANDEMIC IMPACTED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR.
CHILD CARE EDUCATION AND QUALITYIN WAKE COUNTY, 29% PERCENT OF THE BIRTH TO FIVE POPULATION ATTENDED REGULATED CHILD CARE. BECAUSE A CHILD'S EXPERIENCES IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS ARE OF SUCH A CRITICAL NATURE, WAKE COUNTY SMART START WORKS TO ENSURE THAT QUALITY CHILD CARE IS BOTH ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES WHO NEED IT. WAKE COUNTY SMART START INVESTS IN COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO PROVIDE SUBSIDY PAYMENTS IN REGULATED CHILDCARE, WORK WITH LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE QUALITY, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS. ADDITIONAL AREAS OF SUPPORT INCLUDE TRAINING, RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 APPROXIMATELY 20 CHILD CARE FACILITIES WERE SERVED. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY A STATE GRANT AND PROGRAM SERVICE FEES. THE PANDEMIC IMPACTED THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE 2021-2022 YEAR.
PROGRAM COORDINATION AND EVALUATIONWORK WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ACHIEVE GOALS ARTICULATED IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN; WORK WITH PARTNERS TO DEVELOP EVALUATION PLANS AND TRACK IMPLEMENTATION; ASSESS PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS, PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING; GATHER AND ANALYZE RELEVANT DATA; COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS; MANAGE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS. PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY A STATE GRANT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gayle Headon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $131,037 |
Gary Carr Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $116,957 |
Angie Welsh Director | Trustee | 1 | $100,931 |
Sherry Heuser Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $7,850 |
Katherine Williams Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Morales Burke Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,287,914 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $339,441 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,627,355 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,767 |
| 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 | $19,658,248 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,483,991 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $372,080 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,708 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,868,040 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $131,178 |
| Other employee benefits | $267,836 |
| Payroll taxes | $159,266 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,259 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,856 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $503,145 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,760 |
| Office expenses | $33,698 |
| Information technology | $103,111 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $126,309 |
| Travel | $8,268 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,158 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,476 |
| All other expenses | $4,663 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,257,264 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,918 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,136,366 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $122,512 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,415,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,644 |
| Grants payable | $384,838 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $392,482 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,999,277 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,024,037 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,415,796 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wake County Smartstart has awarded $15,483,991 in support to 45 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: NC PREK/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT | $2,222,842 |
CHILDCARE NETWORK INC PURPOSE: NC PREK | $1,935,561 |
CREATIVE SCHOOLS INC PURPOSE: NC PREK | $774,604 |
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS OF CARY INC PURPOSE: NC PREK | $738,760 |
PRIMARY BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: NC PREK | $687,080 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: NC PREK | $591,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wake County Smartstart has recieved totaling $2,174,280.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John Rex Endowment Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: THE KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT EXPANSION REQUEST | $1,927,433 |
John Rex Endowment Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: THE KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT | $246,435 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $370 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources Inc Greenville, SC | $42,359,906 | $37,809,843 |
The Sheltering Arms Atlanta, GA | $37,115,971 | $26,836,460 |
Lausanne Collegiate School Memphis, TN | $29,785,379 | $21,342,655 |
Langley School Inc Mclean, VA | $63,128,940 | $18,629,240 |
Wake County Smartstart Raleigh, NC | $3,415,796 | $19,658,248 |
Livingston Byrdstown Jamestown And Cookeville Development Corporation Cookeville, TN | $2,043,241 | $13,554,742 |
Columbia Academy School Columbia, TN | $17,513,853 | $13,288,512 |
Montessori School Of Raleigh Inc Raleigh, NC | $11,662,431 | $8,380,387 |
Smart Start Of Forsyth County Winston Salem, NC | $369,779 | $8,124,286 |
Caldwell Academy Greensboro, NC | $20,742,733 | $8,088,099 |
The Augusta Preparatory Day School Martinez, GA | $25,344,401 | $14,944,838 |
High Meadows School Inc Roswell, GA | $15,794,704 | $8,144,978 |