South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees

Organization Overview

South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees employed 55 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees 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, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees generated $45.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.7m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees has awarded 334 individual grants totaling $177,576,726. 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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PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-10: "THERE IS ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, 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."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS PROVIDES BOTH FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE STATES NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT FIRST STEPS COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS SO THAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN WHO NEED THEM. IN EACH OF SOUTH CAROLINAS 46 COUNTIES, FIRST STEPS PROVIDES OR EXPANDS COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS. THESE SERVICES FALL INTO FIVE IMPORTANT AREAS: 1. FAMILY STRENGTHENING 2. HEALTH AND OPERATIONS 3. CHILDCARE QUALITY 4. EARLY EDUCATION 5. SCHOOL TRANSITION


SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS ADMINISTER THE 4K PROGRAM. THE 4K PROGRAM UTILIZES A PUBLIC-PRIVATE SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL SO THAT PARENTS MAY ENROLL THEIR CHILD IN EITHER A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR AN APPROVED PRIVATE CHILD CARE CENTER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Georgia Mjartan
Executive Di
$130,000
Mark Barnes
Director-Adm
$95,093
Debbie Robertson
Chief Partne
$80,000
Martha Strickland
4k State Dir
$77,128
Shelley Canright
Early Childh
$0
Michelle Fry
Ddsn, Direct
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Manley Garvin Llc
Accounting
$344,996
Scott And Company Llc
Accounting
$138,818
Chernoff Newman Llc
Promotional
$160,939
Anlar Llc
Service-app Dev
$123,436
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $45,124,234
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$106,945
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$45,231,179
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $47,745
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 $45,278,924

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees has awarded $29,452,385 in support to 48 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PRIVATE 4K CHILD CARE CENTERS

PURPOSE: APPROVED AUTHORIZATI

$14,819,034

GREENVILLE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN

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Greenwood, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,038,071

RICHLAND COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greenwood, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$842,590

CHARLESTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greenwood, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$732,561

SPARTANBURG COUNTY FIRST STEPS PART

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greenwood, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$714,420

HORRY COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHI

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greenwood, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$659,419
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees has recieved totaling $2,552,334.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE EXPANSION AND EVALUATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS HOME VISITING PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, IMPROVE THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP, AND PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS

$1,000,000
Duke Endowment

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: TO PILOT PARENTS AS TEACHERS AND ATTACHMENT BIO-BEHAVIORAL CATCHUP IN FAMILIES WITH FOUNDED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

$800,000
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE EXPANSION AND EVALUATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS HOME VISITING PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, IMPROVE THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP, AND PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS

$500,000
United Way Association Of South Carolina Inc

Columbia, SC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$235,237
Save The Children Federation Inc

Fairfield, CT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION ACTIVITY

$9,925
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,172
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