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South Carolina First Steps To School Readiness Board Of Trustees

Fairfield County First Steps

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$277k (2024)

Expenses
$302k (2024)

Total Assets
$97.1k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$26.7k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,245
Expenses
$302,148
Net Income
-$24,903
Net Assets
$70,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $277,171
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $74
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,362
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,200
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,133
Total Liabilities $26,677
Net Assets $70,456
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Robinson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mac Edwards (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $0 $51,362 $0
Sunny Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kermisha Golden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Iszard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Murphy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,203
Expenses
$333,802
Net Income
-$43,599
Net Assets
$95,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,123
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $80
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,050
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,372
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,644
Total Liabilities $40,285
Net Assets $95,359
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Robinson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Coleman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shamieka Sims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mac Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $0 $50,050 $0
Melyssa Shepard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Sanders (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,118
Expenses
$284,612
Net Income
$8,506
Net Assets
$138,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,102
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,788
19.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,562
Total Liabilities $39,604
Net Assets $138,958
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Robinson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Misty Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Coleman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shamieka Sims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mac Edwards (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $0 $50,000 $0
Melyssa Shepard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$249,195
Expenses
$232,429
Net Income
$16,766
Net Assets
$130,452
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,180
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,923
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,543
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,804
Total Liabilities $49,352
Net Assets $130,452
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Robinson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Misty Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Coleman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shamieka Sims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mac Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $0 $51,923 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,215
Expenses
$219,505
Net Income
$21,710
Net Assets
$113,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $241,200
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,575
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,294
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,734
Total Liabilities $29,048
Net Assets $113,686
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Misty Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Allison Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Coleman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mac Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robinson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Praileau (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melyssa Shepard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shamieka Sims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $0 $49,575 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,172
Expenses
$224,870
Net Income
$44,302
Net Assets
$91,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $269,161
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,809
42.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,528
Total Liabilities $19,552
Net Assets $91,976
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Misty Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Allison Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Coleman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mac Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robinson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Praileau (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melyssa Shepard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $0 $49,205 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,578
Expenses
$321,974
Net Income
-$12,396
Net Assets
$47,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $309,566
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,027
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,089
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,518
Total Liabilities $21,844
Net Assets $47,674
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patti Wilkes (Executive Di) $44,027 $0 $0
Rebecca Douglas (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Allison Lawrence (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Coleman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mac Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
T'sheila Praileau (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melyssa Shepard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,351
Expenses
$243,940
Net Income
$13,411
Net Assets
$60,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $257,342
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,917
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,211
14.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,892
Total Liabilities $33,822
Net Assets $60,070
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patti Wilkes (Executive Director) $42,917 $0 $0
Rebecca Douglas Chair (Legislative Appointee) $0 $0 $0
Mac Russell Vice Chair (Mandated Dhec) $0 $0 $0
Jill Wagers Secretary (Early Development/Education Provider) $0 $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Healthcare Provider) $0 $0 $0
Darreyl Davis (Nonprofit) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Legislative Appointee) $0 $0 $0
Yolande Montgomery (Mandated School District) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robinson (Mandated Library) $0 $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Family Education And Support Provider) $0 $0 $0
Allison Lawrence (Pre Kindergarten Trhough Primary Educator) $0 $0 $0
Connie Pete (Business) $0 $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Faith) $0 $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Family Education And Support Provider) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,030
Expenses
$180,312
Net Income
-$14,282
Net Assets
$46,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,022
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,004
Total Liabilities $24,345
Net Assets $46,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0
Yolande Montgomery (Board Member) $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Board Member) $0 $0
Tiffany Simpson (Board Member) $0 $0
Mollie Kirkland (Board Member/Prog Teacher) $0 $0
Javad Wigfall (Board Member/Prog Teacher) $0 $0
Rebecca Douglas (Board Member/Prog Teacher) $0 $0
Connie Pete (Chair) $0 $0
Mac Russell (Vice Chair) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$164,224
Expenses
$156,154
Net Income
$8,070
Net Assets
$60,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,216
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,338
Total Liabilities $10,397
Net Assets $60,941
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patti Wilkes (Executive Director) $42,842 $16,612
Connie Pete (Chair) $0 $0
Mac Russell (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Jill Wagers (Secretary) $0 $0
Jimmy Burroughs (Board Member) $0 $0
Dee Mattox (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Nichols (Board Member) $0 $0
Jennifer A Dukes (Board Member) $0 $0
Yolande Montgomery (Board Member) $0 $0
Kay Hensley (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandi Gratic (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$158,752
Expenses
$144,754
Net Income
$13,998
Net Assets
$52,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,744
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,283
Total Liabilities $19,412
Net Assets $52,871
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patti Wilkes (Executive Director) $44,849 $15,382
Connie Pete (Board Chair) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,422
Expenses
$158,862
Net Income
-$4,440
Net Assets
$38,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,415
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,531
Total Liabilities $34,658
Net Assets $38,873

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$141,519
Expenses
$124,573
Net Income
$16,946
Net Assets
$43,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $141,512
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,088
Total Liabilities $12,775
Net Assets $43,313

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$131,986
Expenses
$147,718
Net Income
-$15,732
Net Assets
$26,369
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,810
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $176
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,372
Total Liabilities $15,003
Net Assets $26,369

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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