Nonprofit · EIN 56-1885127
CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · PITTSBORO, NC 27312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,631,571 | $4,574,583 | $56,988 | $194,704 | $59,689 | $135,015 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,572,933 | $4,752,947 | -$180,014 | $113,725 | $35,698 | $78,027 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,299,028 | $4,381,155 | -$82,127 | $322,930 | $64,889 | $258,041 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,606,425
- of which government grants
- $4,541,293
- Program service revenue
- $3,760
- Investment income
- $35
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,048
- Other revenue
- $21,351
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,045,393
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,454
- Other salaries and wages
- $818,264
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,083,585
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,829
- Occupancy
- $80,165
- Travel
- $31,513
- Program services (functional)
- $4,254,511
- Management and general (functional)
- $296,511
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,561
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $113,725
- Total assets, end of year
- $194,704
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59,689
- Net assets, end of year
- $135,015
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$178,507
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $313,522
- Gross receipts
- $4,647,101
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 72
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER ST CLAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,898 | $2,612 |
| PHILLIP THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY BONDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN THOMPSON | TREASURER (RESIGNED 3-5-25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINA CLOSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL FAYNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DAVIS PLATT | SECRETARY(RESIGNED 1-28-25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY BATISTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE FENNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY PUGH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN CANNIZZARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY RAWLEIGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOBBS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX TATUM | DIRECTOR(RESIGNED 9-1-24) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CARRIE LITTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE MEGGINSON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $89,972 | $2,811 |
| THERESA BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINA CLOSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL FAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DAVIS PLATT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN CANNIZZARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BARBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY PUGH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DASHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WILKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOBBS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX TATUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE LITTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ST CLAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE MEGGINSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $72,974 | $4,846 |
| THERESA BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MERRICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY NORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DAVIS PLATT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN CANNIZZARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BARBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY PUGH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DASHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WILKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOBBS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX TATUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 220 CHATHAM BUSINESS DR, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-5603
- In care of
- % GENEVIEVE R MEGGINSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER ST CLAIR, 220 CHATHAM BUSINESS DRIVE, PITTSBORO, NC 27312
- Signed the 990
- PHILLIP THOMPSON, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (919) 542-7449
- Website
- WWW.CHATHAMKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP
Mission
IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE PLAN, FUND, AND IMPLEMENT QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES.
Program accomplishments
- NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN - USED TO STRENGTHEN EARLY EDUCATION BY ENHANCING PROGRAMS, ENSURING ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES BY INVESTING IN SCHOOL READINESS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT HELPS BRIDGE OPPORTUNITY GAPS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.LONG TERM GOAL: ENHANCE KINDERGARTEN READINESS.SHORT TERM GOAL: PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES TO AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN.2025 RESULTS: 232 PRE-K STUDENTS ENTERED KINDERGARTEN MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS IN LITERACY. 81% OF CHILDREN WERE BELOW EXPECTATION IN MATHEMATICS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR BUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR 162 CHILDREN GREW TO MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.2025 # SERVED: 236 AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN.Expenses $1,054,182 · grants $947,407
- CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY - USED TO ACCOUNT FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FOR UPGRADES, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH/SAFETY TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS, LEARNING MATERIALS AND TEACHING AIDS, CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS. LONG TERM GOALS:CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE FACILITES THAT PROVIDED A CONSISTENT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM BY RETAINING COMPETENT, QUALIFIED STAFF SHORT TERM GOAL: CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE FACCILITIES THAT HAVE A 4- OR 5- STAR RATING 2025 RESULTS:20 EDUCATORS RECEIVED IN DEPTH COACHING TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICE. 98% OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ATTENDEES INDICATED THAT THE TRAINING PROVIDED THEM WITH NEW KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS.2025 # SERVED:47 EDUCATORS RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE- AND 100% APPLIED NEW STRATEGIES. 18 CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO SUPPORT THEIR QUALITY STAR RATING LICENSE; 169 EDUCATORS ATTENDED TRAINING THIS YEAR. OUR OUTREACH STAFF CONNECTED WITH 610 PARENTS ARE COMMUNITY EVENTS.Expenses $781,134 · grants $101,488
- FOOD PROGRAM - USED TO ACCOUNT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PASS THROUGH FUNDS AS A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SPONSORING ORGANIZATION OF PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE CENTERS AND HOMES. CACFP WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ATTEND QUALIFYING NON-RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. 2025 RESULTS: 100% OF CHILD CARE HOMES AND CHILD CARE CENTERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD COSTS TO PROVIDE QUALIFYING CHILDREN MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED ARE NUTRITIOUS ACCORDING TO FEDERAL GUIDELINES. 100% OF CHILDREN WHO ATTEND CACFP PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE PROGRAMS RECEIVE 1 WHOLE GRAIN FOOD, ONLY SERVED CEREAL THAT CONTAIN NO MORE THAN 6 GRAMS OF SUGAR PER DRY OUNCE, AND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS REQUIRED BY THE CACFP MEAL PATTERN. 2025 # SERVED: 79 CENTERS AND HOMES RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THEIR FOOD COST ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO ALL CHILDREN FEE OF COST (3 PER SITE PER YEAR) WERE CONDUCTED AT ALL CACFP PARTICIPATING FACILITIES; PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO LEARN NEW INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD NUTRITION AND TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH CREATIVE IDEAS FOR IMPROVING FOOD SERVICE.Expenses $2,116,322 · grants $1,823,513
- FAMILY SUPPORT- USED TO ACCOUNT FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, ONGOING PARENTING EDUCATION, GENERAL FAMILY SUPPORT, LITERACY PROJECTS, AND FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS. LONG TERM GOAL: FAMILIES HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.SHORT TERM GOALS: FAMILIES HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO FEEL CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT ABOUT THEIR ABILITY TO PARENT. FAMILIES HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN LITERACY RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR CHILDREN.2025 RESULTS:100% OF CAREGIVERS WHO ATTENDED KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS REPORTED AN INCREASE IN POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES.2025 # SERVED: 287 CHILDREN RECEIVED WEEKLY BOOK BAGS TO SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY. 100% GRADUATES OF THE FOCUS ON FATHERS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATED AND INCREASE IN POSITIVE PARENTING BEHAVIORS. 168 FAMILIES RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATION OR REFERRALS FOR CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE FROM OUR CHILD CARE SEARCH CALL CENTER SERVICE; PROVIDING THEM WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO FIND A MATCH BETWEEN WHAT THEY WANT FOR THEIR CHILDREN, WHAT THEY NEED FOR THEIR FAMILY, AND WHAT IS AVAILABLE FROM CHILD CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS. 2,412 CHILDREN RECEIVED A NEW BOOK EACH MONTH MAILED TO THEIR HOME FROM THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY.Expenses $187,463 · grants $68,799
- HEALTH AND SAFETY - USED TO ACCOUNT FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SUPPORT, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INTERVENTION, SPECIAL NEEDS - EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES/SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS.LONG TERM GOAL: CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND HEALTHYSHORT TERM GOALS: CHILDREN HAVE A PRIMARY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE SOURCE, WITH ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED, SPECIALIZED CARE AS NECESSARY.2025 RESULTS:36 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS RECEIVED TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE ON THE TOPIC OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, IDENTIFICATION, AND REFERRAL OF SUSPECTED DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS.78% OF CHATHAM CHILDREN REFERRED FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OR SERVICES RECEIVED THE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES.2025 # SERVED: 709 CHILDREN IN CARE OF 3 PEDIATRIC MEDICAL PRACTICES WITH 36 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO INCREASE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSExpenses $115,410 · grants $104,186
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
- 56-1885127
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $194,704
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,647,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,631,571 | $4,574,583 | $194,704 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,572,933 | $4,752,947 | $113,725 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,299,028 | $4,381,155 | $322,930 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,487,473 | $4,054,651 | $423,174 | 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 56-1885127).
Questions about CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN is 56-1885127.
- Is CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHATHAM COUNTY 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 CHATHAM COUNTY 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 CHATHAM COUNTY 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 CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER ST CLAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,898 (HEATHER ST CLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,631,571, expenses of $4,574,583 and total assets of $194,704 at year end.
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