Nonprofit · EIN 82-3893055
READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,032,348 | $4,100,158 | -$67,810 | $3,529,510 | $392,999 | $3,136,511 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,283,178 | $14,211,428 | $71,750 | $3,602,594 | $398,273 | $3,204,321 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,965,424
- of which government grants
- $1,300,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $66,924
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $425,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,625
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,422,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,799,982
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,172
- Accounting fees
- $124,149
- Occupancy
- $73,508
- Travel
- $3,720
- Depreciation
- $5,496
- Program services (functional)
- $3,302,351
- Management and general (functional)
- $567,205
- Fundraising (functional)
- $230,602
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,602,594
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,529,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $392,999
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,136,511
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,670
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,958,393
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $178,118
- Gross receipts
- $4,032,348
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN WALL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $150,655 | $16,417 |
| DALIA SINGLETON WIMBERLY | DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $113,300 | $14,429 |
| STORMI BURNS COVINGTON | NETWORK DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $108,611 | $14,735 |
| CORETTA ROSEBORO WALKER | DIRECTOR OF AGES 3-8 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $101,970 | $13,053 |
| DOUGLAS FRANKLIN JACKSON | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $109,583 | $4,490 |
| CHARRISE HART | OUTGOING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $80,857 | $768 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HAROLD MARTIN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES HOEKSTRA MD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS HOLLOMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA FRYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HALFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CYRIL JEFFERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA LAYNE-STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
22 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MANESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE JARVIS MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DR WHITNEY OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DR MARTIN PORTILLO MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MEKA SALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DR TERRI SHELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| J EDWARD KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN S SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ERIKA TART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| RYAN BLACKLEDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| YOLANDA IKAZOBOH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BOSTIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| VICTOR ISLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KATINA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SHABAKA AGGISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DR ALLISON BLOSSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ROBIN BRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CARLY COOKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| PAT DANAHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ALAN DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DR DANIEL ERB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LAURA WEBER | INCOMING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 27 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARRISE HART | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $186,318 | $15,966 |
| JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN WALL | VP OF STRATEGIC IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $141,625 | $14,226 |
| HEATHER ADAMS | VP OF PUBLIC WILL BUILDING Highest-paid employee | 50 | $107,247 | $8,049 |
| JOAN WARD | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Officer | 50 | $78,947 | $7,157 |
| KELLY MCKEE | VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 50 | $33,938 | $5,706 |
| DR HAROLD MARTIN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS HOLLOMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES HOEKSTRA MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ALLISON BLOSSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY COOKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DANAHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIEL ERB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA FRYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HALFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CYRIL JEFFERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA LAYNE-STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MANESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE JARVIS MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WHITNEY OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARTIN PORTILLO MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEKA SALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TERRI SHELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| J EDWARD KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN S SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA TART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BLACKLEDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA IKAZOBOH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BOSTIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR ISLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATINA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1175 REVOLUTION MILL DR, GREENSBORO, NC 27405-5079
- In care of
- % CHARRISE HART
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN, PO BOX 13844, GREENSBORO, NC 27415
- Signed the 990
- JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (336) 579-2977
- Website
- GETREADYGUILFORD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD ROBINSON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF READY FOR SCHOOL, READY FOR LIFE IS TO CREATE, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENT A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR GUILFORD COUNTY'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, FOSTERING NOT ONLY THEIR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT BUT ALSO THEIR SOCIO-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. OUR ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CARE THAT SUPPORTS ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GUILFORD COUNTY, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDE EVERY BABY WITH AN EQUITABLE AND STRONG START IN LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- BUILDING A SYSTEM OF CARETHIS PROGRAM AIMS TO CREATE A COORDINATED NETWORK OF SERVICES THAT ENSURES ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. THE CENTRAL INITIATIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS ROUTES TO READY, WHICH USES NAVIGATORS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS, AND NURSES IN HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS TO UNIVERSALLY REACH, ASSESS, AND CONNECT FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ROUTES TO READY: IN THIS MULTI-ORGANIZATION COLLABORATION, NON-MEDICAL STAFF WORK IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS, LIKE OBSTETRICIANS AND PEDIATRICIANS' OFFICES, AND NURSE HOME VISITORS WORK IN BROADER COMMUNITY SPACES TO REACH AND ASSESS FAMILIES. THEY HELP IDENTIFY NEEDS (INCLUDING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH) AND DIRECT FAMILIES TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL RESOURCES, SUCH AS PARENTING SUPPORT, EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ALL OF THESE PARTNERS ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT TO VARYING DEGREES. ACROSS ROUTES TO READY PARTNERS, 86% OF FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFIED NEEDS WITH A KNOWN REFERRAL STATUS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE SECURED REFERRAL (MEANING THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE SERVICE).INTEGRATED DATA SYSTEM (IDS): THE IDS SUPPORTS ROUTES TO READY BY USING TECHNOLOGY TO GATHER, TRACK, AND ANALYZE DATA ACROSS PROGRAMS (WITH CONSENT OF THE CLIENT OR PARENT/GUARDIAN). THE IDS HELPS LEADERS AT BOTH THE COLLABORATIVE AND COMMUNITY LEVELS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, RESULTING IN IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY ACROSS ROUTES TO READY PARTNERS FOR INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES AND IMPROVED SYSTEM FUNCTION FOR FAMILIES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES HELPING COMMUNITY LEADERS IDENTIFY AND FILL RESOURCE GAPS. 3 OF 4 ROUTES TO READY PARTNERS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ONBOARDED TO THE IDS.Expenses $1,807,009 · grants $300,000
- EXPAND AND IMPROVE PROGRAMSTHIS EFFORT SEEKS TO ASSESS AND SCALE UP PROVEN PROGRAMS, ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES IDENTIFIED BY ROUTES TO READY. IT EMPHASIZES STRENGTHENING BOTH EXISTING PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS, ENSURING THEY ARE WELL-EQUIPPED TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EFFECTIVELY.EXPANDING EVIDENCE-BASED AND EVIDENCE-INFORMED PROGRAMS: READY READY WORKS TO EXPAND PROGRAMS THAT HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS ARE THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN RIGOROUSLY EVALUATED, WHILE EVIDENCE-INFORMED PROGRAMS INCORPORATE THE BEST AVAILABLE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE. FROM 2017 TO 2024 READY READY MORE THAN TRIPLED THE SERVICE UNITS AVAILABLE THROUGH FUNDED EVIDENCE-BASED OR EVIDENCE-INFORMED PROGRAMS FOR PRENATAL - 3 YEAR OLDS.IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT: READY READY PROVIDES PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT THESE PROGRAMS. THIS MAY INCLUDE PROVIDING GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICES, FACILITATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES, OR OFFERING TRAINING TO STAFF.BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY: IN ADDITION TO EXPANDING PROGRAMS, READY READY FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INVOLVES EQUIPPING PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND EXISTING COMMUNITY GROUPS WITH THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES AND RESPOND TO NEEDS EFFECTIVELY.Expenses $979,497 · grants $125,000
- CHANGE SYSTEMS AND BUILD PUBLIC WILLTHIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CREATING LONG-TERM SYSTEMIC CHANGE BY BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR I NCREASING ACCESS TO QUALITY SERVICES, OFTEN VIA PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES. CREATING AWARENESS OF THESE ISSUES AND COALESCING SUPPORT BEHIND THESE STRATEGIES HELPS ENSURE THEIR SUSTAINABILITY.SUPPORTING SYSTEMS CHANGE: READY READY WORKS WITH PUBLIC SYSTEMS (E.G., HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES) TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT FAMILIES FROM ACCESSING HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES. THIS COULD INVOLVE ADVOCATING FOR POLICY CHANGES, IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS, OR ENHANCING COORDINATION BETWEEN AGENCIES.BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC SYSTEMS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE A MORE INTEGRATED APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.SECURING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY: BY ADVOCATING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND BUILDING BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT, READY READY AIMS TO SECURE THE FINANCIAL AND POLICY FOUNDATIONS NEEDED TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OVER THE LONG TERM.Expenses $515,845
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3893055
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,529,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,032,348
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,032,348 | $4,100,158 | $3,529,510 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,283,178 | $14,211,428 | $3,602,594 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,364,497 | $7,104,977 | $4,213,026 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 82-3893055).
Questions about READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE
- What is the EIN of READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE is 82-3893055.
- Is READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE 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 READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 37 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,655 (JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN WALL, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER).
- How much revenue does READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,032,348, expenses of $4,100,158 and total assets of $3,529,510 at year end.
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