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PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-10: "THERE IS ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, 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 EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED."
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2022
Total Revenue
▼$57.1M
Program Spending
96%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$57M
Total Expenses
▼$55.3M
Total Assets
$37.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$21.8M
Net Assets
$15.4M
Officer Compensation
→$417.3K
Other Salaries
$4.4M
Investment Income
$79K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2022 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $42.8M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PRIVATE 4K CHILD CARE CENTERS | VARIOUS, SC | $23.7M | Cash | APPROVED AUTHORIZATI |
RICHLAND COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097865 | COLUMBIA, SC | $1.2M | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
GREENVILLE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN57-1097814 | GREENVILLE, SC | $1.1M | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LEXINGTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097821 | BATESBURG, SC | $1.1M | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CHARLESTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN57-1097784 | N CHARLESTON, SC | $1M | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
YORK COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP57-1097951 | ROCK HILL, SC | $987.7K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SPARTANBURG COUNTY FIRST STEPS PART57-1097869 | SPARTANBURG, SC | $863.2K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
BERKELEY COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097780 | SUMMERVILLE, SC | $797.7K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
HORRY COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHI57-1098007 | CONWAY, SC | $700.3K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
BEAUFORT COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097779 | BEAUFORT, SC | $573.2K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS PAR57-1097787 | CHESTERFIELD, SC | $465.3K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
FLORENCE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097811 | FLORENCE, SC | $433.6K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ANDERSON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097776 | ANDERSON, SC | $430.6K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
DILLON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSH57-1098006 | DILLON, SC | $419.3K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
PICKENS COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1097863 | CENTRAL, SC | $403.5K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LANCASTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097819 | LANCASTER, SC | $402.6K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
DORCHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN57-1097806 | SUMMERVILLE, SC | $380.7K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
AIKEN COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHI57-1097775 | AIKEN, SC | $374.5K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
DARLINGTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN57-1097791 | LAMAR, SC | $374.4K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SUMTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSH57-1098010 | SUMTER, SC | $363.8K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ORANGEBURG COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN57-1097868 | ORANGEBURG, SC | $344.9K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
COLLETON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097790 | WALTERBORO, SC | $323.2K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
MARION COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSH57-1097822 | MARION, SC | $306.2K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097785 | GAFFNEY, SC | $303.7K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY FIRST STEPS PAR57-1097861 | KINGSTREE, SC | $272.9K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
GEORGETOWN COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTN57-1097813 | GEORGETOWN, SC | $270.4K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP57-1097820 | BISHOPVILLE, SC | $265.4K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
BAMBERG COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1097777 | BAMBERG, SC | $262.2K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
GREENWOOD COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097815 | GREENWOOD, SC | $262K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
UNION COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHI57-1097870 | UNION, SC | $260.4K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097810 | WINNSBORO, SC | $254.9K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
BARNWELL COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097778 | BARNWELL, SC | $241.5K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
NEWBERRY COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097864 | NEWBERRY, SC | $238.6K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
MCCORMICK COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097862 | MCCORMICK, SC | $237.1K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
EDGEFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097809 | JOHNSTON, SC | $234.1K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
JASPER COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSH57-1097817 | RIDGELAND, SC | $229.1K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
KERSHAW COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1097818 | CAMDEN, SC | $225.3K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
OCONEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSH57-1097866 | WESTMINSTER, SC | $225.1K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CALHOUN COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1097781 | ST MATTHEWS, SC | $219.9K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
HAMPTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1097816 | HAMPTON, SC | $217.7K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SALUDA COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSH57-1097867 | SALUDA, SC | $215.5K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
MARLBORO COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNER57-1097823 | BENNETTSVILLE, SC | $214.6K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LAURENS COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1098008 | LAURENS, SC | $214.4K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CLARENDON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097789 | MANNING, SC | $206.7K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CHESTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERS57-1097786 | CHESTER, SC | $204.6K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ALLENDALE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097999 | ALLENDALE, SC | $203.9K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ABBEVILLE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNE57-1097774 | ABBEVILLE, SC | $184.8K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SC EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | COLUMBIA, SC | $105K | Cash | APPROVED AUTHORIZATI |
| Total | $42.8M | |||
PRIVATE 4K CHILD CARE CENTERS
VARIOUS, SC
$23.7M
COLUMBIA, SC
$1.2M
GREENVILLE, SC
$1.1M
BATESBURG, SC
$1.1M
N CHARLESTON, SC
$1M
ROCK HILL, SC
$987.7K
SPARTANBURG, SC
$863.2K
SUMMERVILLE, SC
$797.7K
CONWAY, SC
$700.3K
BEAUFORT, SC
$573.2K
CHESTERFIELD, SC
$465.3K
FLORENCE, SC
$433.6K
ANDERSON, SC
$430.6K
DILLON, SC
$419.3K
CENTRAL, SC
$403.5K
LANCASTER, SC
$402.6K
SUMMERVILLE, SC
$380.7K
AIKEN, SC
$374.5K
LAMAR, SC
$374.4K
SUMTER, SC
$363.8K
ORANGEBURG, SC
$344.9K
WALTERBORO, SC
$323.2K
MARION, SC
$306.2K
GAFFNEY, SC
$303.7K
KINGSTREE, SC
$272.9K
GEORGETOWN, SC
$270.4K
BISHOPVILLE, SC
$265.4K
BAMBERG, SC
$262.2K
GREENWOOD, SC
$262K
UNION, SC
$260.4K
WINNSBORO, SC
$254.9K
BARNWELL, SC
$241.5K
NEWBERRY, SC
$238.6K
MCCORMICK, SC
$237.1K
JOHNSTON, SC
$234.1K
RIDGELAND, SC
$229.1K
CAMDEN, SC
$225.3K
WESTMINSTER, SC
$225.1K
ST MATTHEWS, SC
$219.9K
HAMPTON, SC
$217.7K
SALUDA, SC
$215.5K
BENNETTSVILLE, SC
$214.6K
LAURENS, SC
$214.4K
MANNING, SC
$206.7K
CHESTER, SC
$204.6K
ALLENDALE, SC
$203.9K
ABBEVILLE, SC
$184.8K
SC EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
COLUMBIA, SC
$105K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$42.2M
Awards Found
9
Department of Health and Human Services
$14.6M
EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$2.7M
EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Education
$233.5K
PROMOTION OF SCHOOL READINESS THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Corporation for National and Community Service
$210K
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ARP RESOURCES TO EXPAND THE PROJECTS WORK IN THE AREA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SCHOOL READINESS. TO DO THIS, SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING HIGH-LEVEL ACTIVITIES: EXPAND CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS WILL BENEFIT LOW INCOME, RURAL, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES SERVING PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA'S 46 COUNTIES. GENERAL EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE HAVING 1000 CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE GAINS IN SCHOOL READINESS. THIS AMENDMENT REVISES THE BUDGET TO INCLUDE $50,000 IN ARP FUNDING. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AWARD REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Department of Health and Human Services
$0
EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Years audited
1
Clean years
0
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
Yes
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditurecombined across all audits filed that year | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.2M | No | 2026-06-12 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$3.2M
Tax Year 2022 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: GROUP
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57.1M | $57M | $55.3M | $37.2M | $15.4M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $57.1M | $57M | $55.3M | $37.2M | $15.4M |
| 2021 | $45.3M | $45.2M | $37.7M | $20.5M | $2.5M |
| 2020 | $37.1M | $36.9M | $40.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2022)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2022)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Georgia Mjartan | Executive Di | 40 | $128.5K | $0 | $0 | $128.5K |
| Mark Barnes | Director-adm | 40 | $107.5K | $0 | $0 | $107.5K |
| Martha Strickland | 4k State Dir | 40 | $96.5K | $0 | $0 | $96.5K |
| Derek Cromwell | Chief Partne | 40 | $84.8K | $0 | $0 | $84.8K |
Georgia Mjartan
Executive Di
$128.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$128.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Barnes
Director-adm
$107.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$107.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Martha Strickland
4k State Dir
$96.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$96.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derek Cromwell
Chief Partne
$84.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$84.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Williams | Medical Prov | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Williams | Med Provider | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Constance Holloway | Ddsn, Dir-ap | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Morley | Governor Des | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Mathis | Super-edu De | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Simmer | Dhec Directo |
Amy Williams
Medical Prov
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brenda Williams
Med Provider
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Constance Holloway
Ddsn, Dir-ap
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $12.3M |
| -$5.1M |
| 2019 | $36.4M | $36.1M | $36.6M | $17.9M | -$2.1M |
| 2018 | $43.7M | $43.5M | $42.8M | $18.8M | -$1.9M |
| 2017 | $57.6M | $56.4M | $52.6M | $14.9M | $5.1M |
| 2016 | $44.3M | $43.9M | $50.7M | $8.6M | $123.4K |
| 2015 | $41.1M | $40.9M | $34.5M | $13.5M | $6.6M |
| 2014 | $35.4M | $35.2M | $32.3M | $6.3M | $5.3M |
| 2013 | $26M | $25.9M | $25.9M | $3.3M | $2.2M |
| 2012 | $28.2M | $28.1M | $28.9M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 2011 | $34M | $33.8M | $35.2M | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 2000 | 990 | — |
| 0.3 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Ellen Weaver | Sup Educ-app | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Malloy | Senate | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Hembree | Senate | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Mcbride | Bus Comm-app | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacque Curtin | Business Com | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janie Neeley | Parent - You | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Mcconnell | Child Care P | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Govan | House Repres | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesica Mackey | Parent - You | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hayes | Early Childh | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Lynne Diggs | Head Start C | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Ferguson | Sup Educ Des | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Leach | Dss, Directo | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Fry | Ddsn Directo | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Wynkoop | Parent - You | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Calhoon | House Repres | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Black | Dmh, Dir-app | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Kerr | Dhhs Directo | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Pryor Jr | Child Care P | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Erickson | House Rep-ap | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Canright | Early Childh | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Williams | Children's T | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Alexander | /house - App | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wes Wooten | Child Car-ap | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dave Morley
Governor Des
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Mathis
Super-edu De
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Edward Simmer
Dhec Directo
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ellen Weaver
Sup Educ-app
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gerald Malloy
Senate
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Hembree
Senate
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jack Mcbride
Bus Comm-app
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jacque Curtin
Business Com
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janie Neeley
Parent - You
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Mcconnell
Child Care P
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jerry Govan
House Repres
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jesica Mackey
Parent - You
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Hayes
Early Childh
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Lynne Diggs
Head Start C
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matthew Ferguson
Sup Educ Des
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Leach
Dss, Directo
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michelle Fry
Ddsn Directo
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Wynkoop
Parent - You
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paula Calhoon
House Repres
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Black
Dmh, Dir-app
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Kerr
Dhhs Directo
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roger Pryor Jr
Child Care P
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shannon Erickson
House Rep-ap
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shelley Canright
Early Childh
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sue Williams
Children's T
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Terry Alexander
/house - App
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wes Wooten
Child Car-ap
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0