Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097819
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Also known as LANCASTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,866,794 | $3,754,492 | $112,302 | $544,364 | $397,196 | $147,168 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,491,665 | $2,462,113 | $29,552 | $380,175 | $345,309 | $34,866 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,311,668 | $2,413,181 | -$101,513 | $281,014 | $275,700 | $5,314 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,866,650
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $144
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $18,173
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,181,114
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,672,605
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $127,033
- Travel
- $36,792
- Program services (functional)
- $3,723,993
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,499
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $380,175
- Total assets, end of year
- $544,364
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $397,196
- Net assets, end of year
- $147,168
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $147,168
- Gross receipts
- $3,866,794
- Employees
- 18
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMEIKO WRIGHT | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $18,173 |
| STEVEN ANDREWS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| FELICE AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SUSANNAH BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| WARDELL CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NATHAN COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIMBERLY FUNDERBURK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CELESTE GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACKIE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TINA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MITCH LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AISHA MACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR PAUL N MCKENZIE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMEIKO WRIGHT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $10,967 |
| STEVEN ANDREWS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.28 | $0 |
| FELICE AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.28 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.07 | $0 |
| ROBYN BLACKMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| NATHAN COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| ANGELA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIMBERLY FUNDERBURK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
| CELESTE GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.26 | $0 |
| JACKIE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 |
| ANNA HENSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.13 | $0 |
| REO KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| MITCH LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| DR PAUL N MCKENZIE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.23 | $0 |
| CHAMERE MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 |
| DR CARLTON RUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| AMANDA STEELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 |
| DR APRIL WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.07 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY HOWELL | ED THRU 06/2 Former | 32 | $0 | $85,775 |
| STEVEN ANDREWS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICE AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN BLACKMON | BAORD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY FUNDERBURK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA HENSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.28 | $0 | $0 |
| REO KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAUL N MCKENZIE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.44 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAMERE MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLTON RUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA STEELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.26 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.59 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMEIKO WRIGHT | ED 06/22/23- Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 636 ROSEWOOD DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-4683
- In care of
- % JAMES MANLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TOMEIKO WRIGHT, 3901 CHESTER HWY, LANCASTER, SC 29720
- Signed the 990
- TOMEIKO WRIGHT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (803) 286-8000
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
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. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY EDUCATION: EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UNDER, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS BY EARLY HEAD START STAFF AND TWO GROUP MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY FOR ENROLLED PARENTS AND FAMILIES.Expenses $2,998,335
- PARENTING SUPPORT: INCREDIBLE YEARS- A SERIES OF GROUP-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEACHERS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FITNESS AND PREVENT, REDUCE AND TREAT BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN UP TO AGE 12. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORKING PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-8, AS WELL AS CHILDREN DIRECTLY. DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY- A BOOK GIFTING PROGRAM THAT MAILS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL THEY BEGIN SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME.Expenses $435,791
- CORE FUNCTIONS 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.Expenses $142,099
- CHILD CARE QUALITY -FIRST STEPS RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY START IN MAXIMIZING BOTH SCHOOL READINESS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES FOR- AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF- THE HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STATE'S YOUNG CHILDREN.Expenses $147,768
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
- 57-1097819
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $544,364
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,866,794
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,866,794 | $3,754,492 | $544,364 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,491,665 | $2,462,113 | $380,175 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,311,668 | $2,413,181 | $281,014 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,090,468 | $2,101,778 | $279,195 | 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 57-1097819).
Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES is 57-1097819.
- Is SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TOMEIKO WRIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,173 (TOMEIKO WRIGHT, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,866,794, expenses of $3,754,492 and total assets of $544,364 at year end.
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