Civic Intelligence

Craven Smart Start Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 56-2105879

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Nov 18, 2025

Organization Profilewww.cravensmartstart.org
2111 F Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560

(252) 636-3198

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

1st percentile

-0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

1st percentile

-0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

45th percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$87,923

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

94th percentile

92%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets1st percentile

Assets

Up

$98,481

Up $47,144 (+92%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$100,298

Up $62,986 (+169%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

-$1,817

Down $15,842 (-113%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue1st percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,603,948

Up $146,517 (+10%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,540,962

Up $63,670 (+4.3%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$62,986

Up $82,847 (+417%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2010: $92,473Liabilities 2010: $30,328Net Assets 2010: $62,1452010Assets 2011: $29,107Liabilities 2011: $10,876Net Assets 2011: $18,2312011Assets 2012: $43,851Liabilities 2012: $4,955Net Assets 2012: $38,8962012Assets 2013: $41,182Liabilities 2013: $5,431Net Assets 2013: $35,7512013Assets 2014: $53,960Liabilities 2014: $1,764Net Assets 2014: $52,1962014Assets 2015: $50,123Liabilities 2015: $6,374Net Assets 2015: $43,7492015Assets 2016: $44,715Liabilities 2016: $2,147Net Assets 2016: $42,5682016Assets 2017: $33,380Liabilities 2017: $2,776Net Assets 2017: $30,6042017Assets 2018: $71,100Liabilities 2018: $2,180Net Assets 2018: $68,9202018Assets 2019: $148,914Liabilities 2019: $2,465Net Assets 2019: $146,4492019Assets 2020: $89,891Liabilities 2020: $15,365Net Assets 2020: $74,5262020Assets 2021: $85,701Liabilities 2021: $4,998Net Assets 2021: $80,7032021Assets 2022: $69,954Liabilities 2022: $3,212Net Assets 2022: $66,7422022Assets 2023: $67,109Liabilities 2023: $9,937Net Assets 2023: $57,1722023Assets 2024: $51,337Liabilities 2024: $14,025Net Assets 2024: $37,3122024Assets 2025: $98,481Liabilities 2025: -$1,817Net Assets 2025: $100,2982025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$98,481
Liabilities-$1,817
Net Assets$100,298
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,500,8292010Revenue 2011: $1,654,290Expenses 2011: $1,698,204Net Income 2011: -$43,9142011Expenses 2012: $1,378,9622012Expenses 2013: $1,367,6192013Revenue 2014: $1,390,709Expenses 2014: $1,374,264Net Income 2014: $16,4452014Revenue 2015: $1,339,555Expenses 2015: $1,340,066Net Income 2015: -$5112015Revenue 2016: $1,239,155Expenses 2016: $1,239,512Net Income 2016: -$3572016Revenue 2017: $1,244,250Expenses 2017: $1,256,214Net Income 2017: -$11,9642017Revenue 2018: $1,300,424Expenses 2018: $1,262,108Net Income 2018: $38,3162018Revenue 2019: $1,402,927Expenses 2019: $1,325,398Net Income 2019: $77,5292019Revenue 2020: $1,381,488Expenses 2020: $1,453,411Net Income 2020: -$71,9232020Revenue 2021: $1,244,606Expenses 2021: $1,238,429Net Income 2021: $6,1772021Revenue 2022: $1,284,263Expenses 2022: $1,298,224Net Income 2022: -$13,9612022Revenue 2023: $1,330,159Expenses 2023: $1,339,729Net Income 2023: -$9,5702023Revenue 2024: $1,457,431Expenses 2024: $1,477,292Net Income 2024: -$19,8612024Revenue 2025: $1,603,948Expenses 2025: $1,540,962Net Income 2025: $62,9862025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,603,948
Expenses$1,540,962
Net Income$62,986
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,611,243
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To ensure that every child, birth through five, in Craven County receives the education, health and family support necessary to arrive at school ready to succeed.

Building brighter futures for young children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$51,337$98,481▲ $47,144
Total Assets$51,337$98,481▲ $47,144
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,025$-1,817▼ $15,842
Total Liabilities$14,025$-1,817▼ $15,842
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$20,361$83,272▲ $62,911
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$16,951$17,026▲ $75
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$37,312$100,298▲ $62,986
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$51,337$98,481▲ $47,144
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cassandra BennettExecutive DirectorFT$79,910$8,013$87,923

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James BurnsPresident
Lisa KempVice President
Chief Patrick GallagherBoard Member
Commissioner Beatrice R SmithBoard Member
Geoffrey MarettBoard Member
Laticia GarfieldBoard Member
Linder ErvinBoard Member
Maria EidBoard Member
Rhonda SneedenBoard Member
Sarah DavisBoard Member
Lynn HardisonSecretary
Toussaint SummersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,598,789
Program Service Revenue
$8,033
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-2,874
All Other Contributions
$63,552
Change in Net Assets
$62,986
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$885,801
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$425,442
Other Expenses$229,719
Total Fundraising Expense$5,999
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$700,258$20,179$5,645$726,082
Grants to Domestic Orgs$418,052--$418,052
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$79,910-$79,910
Payroll Taxes$54,285$7,892$348$62,525
Office Expenses$51,141$7,041-$58,182
Occupancy$41,510$3,668-$45,178
Fees for Services Accounting$3,050$39,100-$42,150
Travel$23,200$3,372-$26,572
Information Technology$17,048$2,001-$19,049
Conferences and Meetings$15,500$2,026-$17,526
Insurance$2,219$8,838$6$11,063
Other Employee Benefits$7,650$1,333-$8,983
Pension Plan Contributions$6,031$2,270-$8,301
Grants to Domestic Individuals$7,390--$7,390
All Other Expenses$820$4,249-$5,069
Fees for Services Other$1,503$2,880-$4,383
Advertising$362$106-$468
Fees for Services Legal-$79-$79
Total Functional Expenses$1,350,019$184,944$5,999$1,540,962
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Craven County Board of EducationNew Bern, NC-Ncprek$306,052
Excel 7New Bern, NC-Ncprek$48,000
Excel 6Havelock, NC-Ncprek$32,000
Childcare Network 74Havelock, NC-Ncprek$16,000
Coastal Community Action IncNewport, NC-Ncprek$16,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,295
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Holiday Hustle Race$17,813$17,813$7,481$10,332
Total Events$17,813$17,813$7,481$10,332
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board MemberNcprekNo$306,052
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 review: Draft Form 990 was forwarded to all Board members via email. During the board meeting following distribution, the floor was open for any discussion or questions A vote was held to approve submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy: The policy is updated by requiring each of the Board of Directors to review and sign the policy annually. Each time a vote is held, members are asked if there are any conflicts prior to voting and those members, with a conflict of interest, abstain.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Documents available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Craven Smart Start Inc
EIN
56-2105879
Phone
2526363198
Address
2111 F Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

Signing Officer

Name
Cassandra Bennett
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9106363198
Signed
2025-11-18

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cassandra Bennett
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
18
Volunteers
46
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0CCR&R Regional Lead Agency (7104): Program is to coordinate and integrate CCR&R services delivery systems across the region. This is accomplished by providing effective technical assistance (Infant/Toddler Specialist, School Age Specialist and Behavioral Specialist) to child care providers and consumer-appropriate resource information to parents and the community resulting ultimately in the production of higher quality child care options.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Family Literacy Program: Part- Day Child Care PSC:3318 As part of the comprehensive family literacy model, including four comprehensive components: adult education, parent education, parent and child daily interactions, and early childhood education, this activity will fund the Family Literacy Program: Part-Day Child Care. The Comprehensive Family Literacy Program is offered to adults who will attend school part-time and whose children will participate in an early childhood setting. At least 10 hours per week will be provided, with 6.5 hours per day, and on the fifth day, staff will conduct home visits. The Family Literacy Program: Part-Day Child Care provides developmentally appropriate preschool activities for children not enrolled in full-time care. This activity will provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood program that prepares children for school success. This activity may support costs for child care providers and the Parent Coordinator, and, if resources are available, transportation costs. This program will follow Craven County's regular school year.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1Community Outreach Coordinator PSC:5517 Community Outreach will increase the community's awareness and support of Craven Smart Start services by utilizing traditional media, community resources, and social networking and website development. The activity will facilitate community planning to improve systems and alignment across programs and/or agencies. The Coordinator will forge alliances in the community to develop the communication and collaboration skills necessary for educators, families, and community members to come together. The Community Outreach Coordinator will also provide technical assistance to service providers to create programmatic coherence by ensuring that providers reflect the organization's mission and collaborate to accomplish the stated goals. This activity will assist in the production and distribution of the annual report. Smart Start funds for this activity may be used for meetings and conferences, and for other staff as needed.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2Program Coordinator/Evaluator PSC:5603 The Program Coordination and Evaluation activity, supported by one full time Coordinator/Evaluator, will develop and maintain relationships with service providers, and provide services critical to program accountability including:(1) review progress of programs toward meeting programmatic goals and objectives outlined in the annual plan; (2) development of programmatic short-and long-term outputs and outcomes; (3) measurement and reporting of programmatic outputs, outcomes and performance; (4) compilation and review of programmatic and statistical databases; (5) provision of technical assistance to service providers and grantees; (6) serving as liaison between the local partnership, the direct service providers and the state partnership; (7) development, collection and review of programmatic reports; (8) development, implementation, and oversight of the volunteer program to support partnership efforts, and (9) monitoring of, and enforcing compliance with, legislative mandates; and financial and programmatic monitoring of in-house and direct service providers and grantees. Smart Start funds for this activity may be used for meetings and conferences. A contractor may be hired to assist with some of these tasks, and other staff as needed.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc3Raising A Reader PSC:5512 A Raising A Reader (RAR) Community Coordinator will implement Raising A Reader, a program that promotes literacy development through daily book-sharing between caregivers and young children. The RAR Coordinator must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related human services field and must attend the RAR National Coordinator Training before initial implementation. Coordinators will host two training sessions for the site implementers who have been identified to participate in this project. Identified families will be loaned a book bag containing high-quality, developmentally appropriate children's books. The books will be exchanged each week. Parents of the children in the project will be invited to participate in at least two parent workshops, where they will learn book-sharing strategies. At least one library event will be provided for RAR participants and their families. Participants and their families will be provided with library information, a library card application, and other community literacy resources. The program will be implemented with model fidelity as described above. Childcare centers, childcare homes, or other community sites with a high percentage of low-income children will be targeted. Smart Start funds may also be used for children's books, childcare for participants, and/or incentives for eligible participants and other staff, as needed.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc4Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL) PSC:5526 The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library activity will promote emergent literacy skills through a partnership with Dollywood Foundation. Through this activity, age-appropriate books will be mailed monthly to registered children born up to age five (0-5). Families will be recruited in target zip codes. Children are eligible to receive books regardless of family income. The books will be ordered using the Dollywood Foundation Book Ordering System (BOS) database. Smart Start funds will be used to cover program support expenses. The cost of books will be paid through the NCPC BOS account.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$98,481
Liabilities
-$1,817
Net assets
$100,298
Revenue
$1,603,948
Expenses
$1,540,962
Net income
$62,986
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$1.60$1.54$0.06
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.01$0.04$1.46$1.48$0.02
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$1.33$1.34$0.01
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.07$0.00$0.07$1.28$1.30$0.01
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.08$1.24$1.24$0.01
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.02$0.07$1.38$1.45$0.07
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.15$0.00$0.15$1.40$1.33$0.08
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$1.30$1.26$0.04
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.24$1.26$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$1.24$1.24$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.04$1.34$1.34$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$1.39$1.37$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.01$0.04$1.37
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$1.38
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.02$1.65$1.70$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.03$0.06$1.50
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