Nonprofit · EIN 57-1097870
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Also known as UNION COUNTY FIRST STEPS
Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29648
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $300,272 | $279,244 | $21,028 | $92,023 | $13,923 | $78,100 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $270,305 | $279,599 | -$9,294 | $71,928 | $14,856 | $57,072 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $265,605 | $263,587 | $2,018 | $81,795 | $15,429 | $66,366 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $300,230
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,165
- Other salaries and wages
- $99,874
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $194,522
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,437
- Travel
- $2,980
- Program services (functional)
- $266,193
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,051
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,928
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,023
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,923
- Net assets, end of year
- $78,100
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $78,100
- Gross receipts
- $300,272
- Employees
- 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $46,165 |
| ROBIN ROGERS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
| AMANDA NEWTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| DENA ADDIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| JAN CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| RHONDA HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
| TAYLOR ATKINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
| DR STACY FARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE GILLIAM-STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| MARY THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| JESSE KAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| FRANK CHARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE GLENN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $43,793 |
| ROBIN ROGERS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
| AMANDA NEWTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
| DENA ADDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| ANDREW AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| JAN CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| RHONDA HOLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| TAYLOR ATKINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| ASHLEY CUDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| ASHLEY FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| MARY THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| JESSE KAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| FRANK CHARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE GLENN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $41,509 |
| AMANDA NEWTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.19 | $0 |
| ANDREW AUSTIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.19 | $0 |
| JAN CARTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| NIKKI BURGESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.19 | $0 |
| RHONDA HOLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| TAYLOR ATKINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| ASHLEY CUDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| ASHLEY FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| SHUNDA WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| JESSE KAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| FRANK CHARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| DENA ADDIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| ROBIN ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| MICKEY CONNOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 429, GREENWOOD, SC 29648-0429
- In care of
- % JAMES MANLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NICOLE THOMAS, 506 S DUNCAN BYPASS B, UNION, SC 29379
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 426-2519
- Website
- WWW.SCFIRSTSTEPS.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
- FAMILY STRENGTHENING- PARENTS AS TEACHERS: OFFERS RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULA THAT HELP FAMILIES RAISE CHILDREN TO BE HEALTHY, SAFE, LEARNING, AND READY FOR SCHOOL.Expenses $203,197
- CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY BY FUNDING TARGETED UPGRADES TO MEET DSS LICENSING OR ABC- ENHANCED REQUIREMENTS, AND TO FURTHER ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.Expenses $29,332
- 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 $22,413
- SCHOOL TRANSITION DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005, SCHOOL TRANSITION IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PAIRING FAMILIES OF HIGH-RISK 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 $11,251
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
- 57-1097870
- 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)
- $92,023
- Income (IRS master file)
- $300,272
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $300,272 | $279,244 | $92,023 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $270,305 | $279,599 | $71,928 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $265,605 | $263,587 | $81,795 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $240,477 | $261,536 | $82,301 | 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 57-1097870).
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 57-1097870.
- 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 NICOLE THOMAS.
- 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 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,165 (NICOLE THOMAS, 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 $300,272, expenses of $279,244 and total assets of $92,023 at year end.
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