South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees
PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SECTION 59-152-10: THERE IS ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS- OREIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD …
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South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is a education organization based in GREENWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $362K. EIN: 571097863.
Mission
Per south carolina code of laws section 59-152-10: there is established the south carolina first steps to school readiness, a comprehensive, results- oreiented 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.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is a registered education nonprofit based in Greenwood, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 571097863. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $587K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 571097863. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is located in Greenwood, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is PO Box 429, United States.
Based on official tax filings, South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees has $587K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $587K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is a education organization based in GREENWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $362K. EIN: 571097863. South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $587K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 571097863, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (14)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees
- What is South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees?
- South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greenwood, United States. South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees is a education organization based in GREENWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $362K. EIN: 571097863.
- When was South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees founded?
- South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees was founded in 1999.
- Who leads South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees?
- Buckner Amity serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees located?
- Headquartered in Greenwood, SC, United States.
- What is South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees trustworthy?
- South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 571097863.
- What is South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees's website?
- https://www.scfirststeps.org