Nonprofit · EIN 56-2092325
SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28739
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,376,744 | $1,865,413 | $511,331 | $971,801 | $53,290 | $918,511 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,071,167 | $1,948,960 | $122,207 | $412,090 | $4,911 | $407,179 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,319,966 | $2,262,831 | $57,135 | $284,972 | $0 | $284,972 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,355,147
- of which government grants
- $1,822,976
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,832
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$509
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,751
- Other revenue
- $15,765
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,272,663
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,280
- Other salaries and wages
- $298,888
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $475,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,330
- Occupancy
- $62,211
- Travel
- $4,878
- Depreciation
- $5,549
- Program services (functional)
- $1,721,701
- Management and general (functional)
- $137,217
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,495
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $412,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $971,801
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,290
- Net assets, end of year
- $918,511
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,421
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $197,670
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $720,841
- Gross receipts
- $2,382,822
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONIA GIRONDA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $103,280 | $7,163 |
| JESSICA BENTLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN ECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HYLEMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA JUSTICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MAYBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MCCLINTIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER MCFEE-BLANCO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY PRIDMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER STIPE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONIA GIRONDA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $97,729 | $6,003 |
| JESSICA BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONEY BURRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BURRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA JUSTICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MAYBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER MCFEE-BLANCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LACI OTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY PRIDMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER STIPE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WILCOX | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONIA GIRONDA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $89,592 | $6,160 |
| JESSICA BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON BLAKELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONEY BURRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BURRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENAY KNAPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE MAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MARLOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MAYBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER MCFEE-BLANCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LACI OTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER STIPE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WHITNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WILCOX | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 N JUSTICE ST, HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28739-4217
- In care of
- % SMART START OF HENDERSON COUNTY I
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SONIA GIRONDA, 525 NORTH JUSTICE STREET, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
- Signed the 990
- SONIA GIRONDA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 693-1580
- Website
- WWW.SMARTSTARTPFC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SUZAN H SLUDER CPA PA
Mission
TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY SUPPORT - FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN HAS SUPPORTED CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT BY EQUIPPING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY DELIVERS A FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOK EACH MONTH TO OVER 4500 YOUNG CHILDREN IN HENDERSON COUNTY, FOSTERING LITERACY AND DAILY READING HABITS. KINDERGARTEN READINESS ACTIVITIES HELP CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL CONFIDENT AND PREPARED TO LEARN. SMART START PROMOTES RESILIENCE BY STRENGTHENING POSITIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND BUILDING RESILIENCE SKILLS AMONG INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $252,326 · grants $40,915
- CHILD CARE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY - SMART START SUPPORTS, EDUCATES, AND ADVOCATES TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE IN HENDERSON COUNTY. SMART START SCHOLARSHIPS HELP FAMILIES AFFORD HIGH-QUALITY CARE WHILE PARENTS WORK OR FINISH THEIR EDUCATION. SMART START ENHANCES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH EDUCATOR TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, A DEDICATED SCHOOL NURSE SERVING THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY, AND A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS EARLY EDUCATORS IN EARNING DEGREES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.Expenses $1,350,758 · grants $1,231,749
- BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - BUILDING A STRONG INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. BY WORKING TOGETHER - ACROSS SECTORS AND ROLES - COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN AMPLIFY THEIR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, ENSURING THAT ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE THE CARE, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. SMART START COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND BUSINESSES TO CREATE STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HELPING EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY RECOGNIZE THE ROLE THEY PLAY IN SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING AND FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR YOUNGEST RESIDENTS.Expenses $118,617
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
- 56-2092325
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $971,801
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,382,822
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,376,744 | $1,865,413 | $971,801 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,071,167 | $1,948,960 | $412,090 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,319,966 | $2,262,831 | $284,972 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,152,630 | $2,090,107 | $239,386 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 56-2092325).
Questions about SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC is 56-2092325.
- Is SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC 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 SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC 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 SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC 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 SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SONIA GIRONDA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,280 (SONIA GIRONDA, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,376,744, expenses of $1,865,413 and total assets of $971,801 at year end.
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