Nonprofit · EIN 20-1090467
CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · HUDSON, NC 28638
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,447,421 | $1,025,726 | $421,695 | $557,082 | $60,681 | $496,401 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $973,100 | $957,680 | $15,420 | $157,642 | $82,936 | $74,706 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,017,940 | $1,057,568 | -$39,628 | $140,766 | $81,480 | $59,286 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,442,493
- of which government grants
- $1,384,745
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $4,928
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $300,293
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,232
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $522,420
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,295
- Occupancy
- $14,294
- Travel
- $7,065
- Program services (functional)
- $798,654
- Management and general (functional)
- $227,072
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $157,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $557,082
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60,681
- Net assets, end of year
- $496,401
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,969
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $470,432
- Gross receipts
- $1,447,421
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 47
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH S ROMERO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $89,175 |
| DR DON PHIPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNA COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICK SHEW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TONYA JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REV MIKE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF LINK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE RASH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MANDY WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEGAN MOODY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESTER WHITTINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GONZALO VAZQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH S ROMERO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,800 |
| DR DON PHIPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICK SHEW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TONYA JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRIS BUMGARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF LINK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY MCKIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WAYNE RASH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANDY WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONNIE POTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BECKY GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEGAN GENTRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESTER WHITTINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GONZALO VAZQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA BRANCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $81,149 |
| DR DON PHIPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TERRY STARNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TONYA JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRIS BUMGARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF LINK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY COBB MCKIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WAYNE RASH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANDY WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONNIE POTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KIM BURNS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN GENTRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 689, HUDSON, NC 28638-0689
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HANNAH S ROMERO, 143 CEDAR VALLEY RD SUITE 111, HUDSON, NC 28638
- Signed the 990
- JEFF LINK, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (828) 426-5437
- Return prepared by
- MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP
Mission
HELPING CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL HEALTHY AND PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE & EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDED QUALITY MAINTENANCE, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY WILL ASSIST CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. ALL LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PRIORITY MAY BE GIVEN TO FACILITIES WHICH: 1) SERVE HIGHER NUMBER OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH AGE FIVE; 2) RECEIVE NO OR LIMITED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM OTHER SOURCES, 3) WILL BE REASSESSED BY DCDEE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY CONSISTS OF TWO TIERS: LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 1 MAY SUPPORT CHILD CARE FACILITIES HOLDING A GS-110, 1 STAR, 2 STAR OR 3 STAR-RATED LICENSE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 2 MAY PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES HOLDING A 4 OR 5 STAR-RATED LICENSE WITH A FOCUS ON MAINTAINING OR INCREASING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 2 MAY ALSO PROVIDE QUALITY CASH BONUSES WITH THE AMOUNT OF THE BONUS DEPENDENT UPON THE STAR RATING AND NUMBER/FREQUENCY OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE SERVED AT THE FACILITY. THIS ACTIVITY MAY ALSO INCLUDE USE OF FUNDS FOR MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL EVENTS. EXPENSES MAY INCLUDE FOOD, INCENTIVES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND CONTRACTED SERVICES. THE LENDING LIBRARY OFFERS A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS ACTIVITY MAY ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESIURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO EARLY EDUCATORS, FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED. 13 CHILDCARE CENTERS RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCAIL INCENTIVES THROUGH QUALITY INITIATIVES.Expenses $317,946 · grants $157,200
- HEALTH & SAFETY WAS THE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ACTIVITY.THIS ACTIVITY IS AN ACTIVITY TO SUPPORT THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE CHILD CARE SETTING. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARES IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE FORM OF CONSULTATION AND COACHING) PROVIDED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WORKING IN CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. 12 TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS INCLUDING:CPR/FIRST AID, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, ITS SIDS-INFANT TODDLER SAFE SLEEP.Expenses $90,000 · grants $90,000
- FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDED THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM , THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND THE TRIPLE P PROGRAM. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START WILL PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM - "DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY" (DPIL). THE GOALS ARE TO 1) INCREASE YOUNG CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO BOOKS, 2) INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS, 3) INCREASE PARENT-CHILD READING FREQUENCY, AND 4) INCREASE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. DPIL MAILS AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO REGISTERED CHILDREN (AGES 0-5) ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE BOOKS WILL BELONG TO THE CHILDREN AND CHILDREN CAN RECEIVE BOOKS REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START STAFF WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CHAMPION LITERACY AND READING, SUCH AS THE CALDWELL COUNTY LIBRARY AND THE CALDWELL COUNTY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DPIL. STAFF WILL MONITOR THE SUCESS OF THE DPIL THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOLLOW-UPS WITH THE PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN RECEIVING THE BOOKS. COMPLIMENTARY TO THE DPIL ACTIVITIES MAY BE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALLY FUNDED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE AND SUPPORT A POOL OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS WHO WOULD PROVIDE STORY READING AND STORYTELLING TO THE CHILDREN SERVED BY CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. 2,892 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SERVED IN CALDWELLL COUNTY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED AND PROMOTED SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP ENSURE ONGOING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE USE OF MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND EVENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTED THE CALDWELL COUNTY'S SAFE KIDS PROGRAM BY PURCHASING CAR SEATS. 1,200 PEOPLES SERVED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND 337 CAR SEATS PURCHASED. THE POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM(TRIPLE P) WILL SUPPORT THE PREVENTION OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDHOOD, THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT, AND THE STRENGTHENING OF PARENTING AND PARENTAL CONFIDENCE. 12 FAMILIIES SERVED THROUGH TRIPLE P. GROWING UP SAFE ACTIVITY PROVIDED SWIM SAFETY CLASSES TO CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE. SMART START PAID FOR SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING LESSIONS THROUGH OUT CALDWELL COUNTY. THE SWIM INSTRUCTOR OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED ALL NECESSARY LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS TO SERVICE THE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. 72 CHIDRENAGES 0-3 RECEIVED FREE SWIM LESSONS.Expenses $387,409 · grants $53,093
- HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR AFFECTED CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES IN REOPENING AND MAINTAINING OPERATIONS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE HELENE.Expenses $3,299
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1090467
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $557,082
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,447,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,447,421 | $1,025,726 | $557,082 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $973,100 | $957,680 | $157,642 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,017,940 | $1,057,568 | $140,766 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-1090467).
Questions about CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN is 20-1090467.
- Is CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 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 CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 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 CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 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 CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HANNAH S ROMERO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,175 (HANNAH S ROMERO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,447,421, expenses of $1,025,726 and total assets of $557,082 at year end.
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