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Mecklenburg Partnership for Children

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Education Charlotte, NC EIN 561853108 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mecklenburg Partnership for Children

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County mobilizes resources, forges partnerships, and supports families to improve early childhood health, education and development and ensure children are prepared for kindergarten.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B012
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B012
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.54%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is a registered education nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 561853108. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $32M in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mecklenburg Partnership for Children has $32M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $32M in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mecklenburg Partnership for Children. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County mobilizes resources, forges partnerships, and supports families to improve early childhood health, education and development and ensure children are prepared for kindergarten. Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among education charities registered in United States: Mecklenburg Partnership for Children's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $32M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mecklenburg Partnership for Children are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561853108, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Nitto
Board Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda N••••
Board Chair
AM
Amanda P•••••• N••••
SECRETARY
BE
Ben G•••••
VICE CHAIR
BE
Betsy M•••
Director
BR
Braxton W••••••
Director
CA
Carrie R••••••••••••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
CA
Catherine E•••••
Director
CA
Catherine J E•••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
CH
Cheryl L R•••••••
Board Chair
CH
Cheryl R•••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
CH
Chris L••
Director
CI
Cindy F••••
Director
CI
Cinty F••••
Director
DW
Dwayne S••••••
Director
EL
Elaine L••••••• J••••••
Director
EM
Emily N•••••
Director
JA
Jacob T H••••
CEO
JA
Jacqueline M•••••••
Director
JA
Jake H••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JA
Jared K•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer S••••
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
JO
Joanette F••••••
VICE CHAIR
JO
John E••••
Director
KR
Krutesh T••••••
Director
LA
Latoya S••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$32.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$32.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$28.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$28.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$23.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$21.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children This page 89 $32.4 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mecklenburg Partnership for Children

What is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlotte, United States. Smart Start of Mecklenburg County mobilizes resources, forges partnerships, and supports families to improve early childhood health, education and development and ensure children are prepared for kindergarten.
When was Mecklenburg Partnership for Children founded?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children was founded in 1993.
Who leads Mecklenburg Partnership for Children?
Amanda Nitto serves as Board Chair.
Where is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children located?
Headquartered in Charlotte, United States.
What is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children trustworthy?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children's registration number?
IRS EIN: 561853108.
What is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children's website?
http://www.smartstartofmeck.org