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 Greenwood, 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 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within 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 $474.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $451.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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.


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 EARLY STEPS TO SCHOOL SUCCESS AND RAISING A READER.


INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Garnette Alexander
Secretary
$0
Cheryl Long
Chair
$0
Ethel Williams
Vice Chair
$0
Tricia Gordon
Executive Di
$0
Shanikia Dukes
Board Member
$0
Carmen Harvey
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $302,684
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$172,199
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$474,883
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $17
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 $474,900

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees has awarded $88,028 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NEW JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CDC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Barnwell, SC

PURPOSE: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS

$43,509

HEAVENLY ANGELS DAY CARE

PURPOSE: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS

$22,735

BEDFORD'S STAY AND PLAY

PURPOSE: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS

$21,784
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees has recieved totaling $201,290.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$201,290
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