Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097869
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Also known as SPARTANBURG 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 | $7,379,812 | $7,504,217 | -$124,405 | $1,398,289 | $735,375 | $662,914 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,314,357 | $5,991,070 | $323,287 | $1,261,697 | $474,378 | $787,319 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,377,241 | $6,166,389 | -$789,148 | $1,442,732 | $978,700 | $464,032 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,376,184
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,628
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,210
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,344,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,723,816
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $138,296
- Travel
- $52,004
- Program services (functional)
- $7,397,721
- Management and general (functional)
- $106,496
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,261,697
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,398,289
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $735,375
- Net assets, end of year
- $662,914
- Gross receipts
- $7,379,812
- Employees
- 56
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE GOINS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,210 |
| KRISHENDA ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| WALKER BARNES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.37 | $0 |
| ERIN BAUCOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| ALLISON BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| JEAN BREWINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE COLN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.37 | $0 |
| CASEY DOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| JESSICA LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| BRANDY MCKINNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| APRIL MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| AMBER PITTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| TERRY PRUITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| JESSIE SCHLOSSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| KRISTEN SENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAYTON SYDETRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| NUR TANYEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| IDA THOMPSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.37 | $0 |
| HOLLI WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
| TRACEY WOODARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MANOSKI | ED THRU 2/29 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $84,296 |
| KRISHENDA ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| WALKER BARNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BAUCOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN BREWINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| CATIE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY DOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN GIBSON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2.45 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE GOINS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP HAGOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY PRUITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY SNEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA STROM | TREAURER Trustee or director | 2.05 | $0 | $0 |
| PAYTON SYDETRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| NUR TANYEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| IDA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLI WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY WOODARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MANOSKI | ED THRU 6/30 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $81,997 |
| KRISHENDA ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| WALKER BARNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BAUCOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN BREWINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| CATIE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY DOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN GIBSON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2.45 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE GOINS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP HAGOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY PRUITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY SNEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA STROM | TREAURER Trustee or director | 2.05 | $0 | $0 |
| PAYTON SYDETRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| NUR TANYEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| IDA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLI WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY WOODARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $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)
- CAROLINE GOINS, 900 SOUTH PINE STREET, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
- Signed the 990
- CAROLINE GOINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 327-4900
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.1STEPS.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
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 $4,439,676
- CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS CERTIFIED THROUGH SC ENDEAVORS AND INCLUDE TOPICS IN THE AREAS OF NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY,CURRICULUM, CHILD GUIDANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AIMS TO PRODUCE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO YOUNG CHILDREN. ALSO, FIRST STEPS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES SO THEIR FAMILIES CAN RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL.Expenses $1,701,898
- FAMILY STRENGTHENING-FIRST STEPS WORKS TO INCREASE PARENTS' ABILITY TO STIMULATE THEIR CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING PROGRAMS SUCH AS PARENTS AS TEACHERS.Expenses $779,388
- CORE FUNCTIONS, SCHOOL TRANSITIONExpenses $476,759
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
- 57-1097869
- 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)
- $1,398,289
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,379,812
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,379,812 | $7,504,217 | $1,398,289 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,314,357 | $5,991,070 | $1,261,697 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,377,241 | $6,166,389 | $1,442,732 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,759,695 | $5,651,192 | $2,228,352 | 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 57-1097869).
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 57-1097869.
- 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 CAROLINE GOINS.
- 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 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,210 (CAROLINE GOINS, 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 $7,379,812, expenses of $7,504,217 and total assets of $1,398,289 at year end.
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