Nonprofit · EIN 56-1875083
WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · N WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,139,913 | $1,987,851 | $152,062 | $851,996 | $70,199 | $781,797 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,291,174 | $975,145 | $316,029 | $726,580 | $96,845 | $629,735 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $890,558 | $785,278 | $105,280 | $415,269 | $101,563 | $313,706 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,119,269
- of which government grants
- $1,008,370
- Program service revenue
- $3,400
- Investment income
- $9,042
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,565
- Other revenue
- $8,202
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,081,406
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $69,370
- Other salaries and wages
- $451,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $627,087
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,078
- Accounting fees
- $3,851
- Occupancy
- $37,576
- Travel
- $19,194
- Program services (functional)
- $1,749,766
- Management and general (functional)
- $238,085
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $726,580
- Total assets, end of year
- $851,996
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,199
- Net assets, end of year
- $781,797
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $165,684
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $616,113
- Gross receipts
- $2,139,913
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $68,670 | $7,279 |
| BRENDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLIE GRUBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDEN JOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE HEGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER COMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WOODARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY CASE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE BOOTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETA FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARIS MCNEILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY REAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL BLANKENSHIP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHANNA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH HUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODY CALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY YALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $66,773 | $7,159 |
| BRENDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLIE GRUBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDEN JOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE HEGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WILLARD | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WOODARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY CASE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE BOOTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DANCY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETA FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARIS MCNEILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY REAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY TEVEPAUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIETH HUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY CALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $29,250 | $3,014 |
| BRENDA BARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLIE GRUBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDEN JOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WILLARD | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WOODARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY CASE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE BOOTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DANCY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETA FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STONEY GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARIS MCNEILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY REAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY TEVEPAUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH HUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY CALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1915 W PARK DR STE 107, N WILKESBORO, NC 28659-3777
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE SHEPHERD, 1915 WEST PARK DRIVE SUITE 107, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE SHEPHERD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (336) 838-0977
- Return prepared by
- MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP
Mission
ENSURE CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE QUALITY INCLUDED THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) PROGRAM AND THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM. THE CCR&R PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING AND ON-SITE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDED A RESOURCE CENTER FOR CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES. 27 WORKSHOPS/TRANINGS OFFERED; 15 CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH A LEAST 1 STAFF MEMBER ATTENDING WORKSHOP/TRAINING; 100 CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED AT LEAST 1 WORKSHOP/TRAINING; 26 CHILDCARE FACILITIES RECEIVED ON-SITE CONSULTATION FOR IMPROVING QUALITY; 216 ON-SITE CONSULTATION VISITS TO CLASSROOMS. THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM OFFERED FAMILY-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS, REGISTRATION INFORMATION, AND SUPPORTING RESOURCES ADDRESSING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN STRUGGLING WITH ADULT SEPPERATION AND THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN.4 COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS HELD WITH 16 PARTICIPANTS; READY, SET, LEARN STARTED AT 5 CHILD CARE FACILITIES; 180 READY, SET, LEARN MEETINGS HELD WITH 34 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING AND 33 PARENTS.Expenses $866,032 · grants $624,681
- FAMILY SUPPORT - INCLUDES PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENPOWER FAMILIES TO HAVE NECESSARY SKILLS TO RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM PROVIDED PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION USING THE CIRCLE OF PARENTS GROUP MODEL FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD OR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF BIRTH TO FIVE NOT YET ENROLLED IN KINDERGARTEN. 30 GROUP SESSIONS CONDUCTED WITH 37 PARENTS ATTENDED A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IMPACTING 49 CHILDREN. CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING PROGRAM GAVE CAREGIVERS THEABILITY TO DISCUSS THEIR PARENTING STYLES SO THEY CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR CHILD'S EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN OREDER TO RESPOND SENSITVELY TO THEIR CHILD'S CUES IN ORDER TO CREATE A SECURE BASE FOR THEIR CHILD, WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM, RESILIENCY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION. 14 SESSIONS HELD WITH 13 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATING IMPACTING 22 CHILDREN. LITERACY PROGRAMS CONDUCTED INCLUDED RAISING A READER, DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY, AND PLAY TO LEARN. 17 CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH 30 CLASSROOMS PARTICIPATING IN RAISING A READER INVOLVING 370 CHILDREN; 24,206 BOOKS MAILED TO 2,460 CHILDREN ENRIOLLED IN THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM; 94 GROUP PLAY SESSIONS WITH 63 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATING IN THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM. PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATED PARENTS ON POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES THROUGH HOME VISITS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD SCREENINGS, FAMILY ASSESSMENT, AND ACCESS TO REFERRAL NETWORK. 15 FAMILIES WITH 21 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATED, 17 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED; 92 PERSONAL VISITS WITH 12 FAMILIES REFERRED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS. PUBLICATIONS WERE DEVELOPED TO HIGHLIHT THE SERVICES OFFERED AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ISSUES. 26 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS CONDUCTED; 1475 PARTICIPANTS IN COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS; 19 OUTREACH EVENTS; 4654 FACE BOOK FOLLOWERS; 230 FACE BOOK POSTS; 30 E-NEWLETTERS SENT TO 3,079 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $327,928 · grants $50,858
- CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE QUALITY STARS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CARE AND ENHANCEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES(TANF) ELIGIBLE OR CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND(CCDF) ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO BE USED FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDER SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, SICK LEAVE BENEFITS, MATERIALS, OTHER CENTER MATERIALS. 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATED WITH 193 SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN IMPACTED.Expenses $216,224 · grants $203,193
- NC PRE-K INCLUDED THE NC PRE-K KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERED HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING THEM FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. 100 CHILDREN SERVED AT CHILD CARE SITES.Expenses $100,000 · grants $100,000
- HEALTH & SAFETY INCLUDED THE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST AND THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROGRAMS. BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST PROVIDED ON-SITE CONSULTATION, COACHING, AND TRAINING TO PROVIVERS USING THE CSEFEL MODEL. 7 TRAININGS OFFERED AND DELIVERED WITH AT LEAST 1 PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTING 4 CHILD CARE FACILITIES; 32 TOTAL PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED A TRAINING; 8 CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVED ON-SITE/VIRTUAL CONSULTATION. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROVIDED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS HEALTH RELATED SERVICES. TRAINING, PARENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS WERE PROVIDED. 17 FAMILIES RECEIVED ON-SITE TRAINING; 103 WRITTEN OR PHONE CONTACTS CONDUCTED; 403 ON-SITE CONSULTATION VISITS MADE; 5 FACILITIES RECEIVED INTENSIVE LEVEL SERVICES; 43 WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED WITH 136 PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING; 16 HEALTHY HABITS COMMUNITY EVENTS/PRESENTATIOS/HANDOUTS CONDUCTED.Expenses $137,031 · grants $304
- HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE.Expenses $102,551 · grants $102,370
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
- 56-1875083
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $851,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,139,913
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,139,913 | $1,987,851 | $851,996 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,291,174 | $975,145 | $726,580 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $890,558 | $785,278 | $415,269 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $774,200 | $764,215 | $300,737 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 56-1875083).
Questions about WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN is 56-1875083.
- Is WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR 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 WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR 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 WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR 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 WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE SHEPHERD.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,670 (MICHELLE SHEPHERD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WILKES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,139,913, expenses of $1,987,851 and total assets of $851,996 at year end.
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