Civic Intelligence

Charleston County Office of First Steps

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 57-1097784

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Apr 26, 2022

Post Office Box 429Greenwood, SC 29648

(843) 745-0237

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.70x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

33rd percentile

3.6%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$98,261

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

96th percentile

150%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$426,843

Up $256,408 (+150%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$127,727

Up $80,697 (+172%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$299,116

Up $175,711 (+142%) from 2020

Revenue

Down

$2,213,711

Down $291,758 (-12%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$2,133,014

Down $367,635 (-15%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$80,697

Up $75,877 (+1574%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $574,082Liabilities 2012: $138,749Net Assets 2012: $435,3332012Assets 2013: $356,943Liabilities 2013: $202,379Net Assets 2013: $154,5642013Assets 2014: $274,653Liabilities 2014: $146,120Net Assets 2014: $128,5332014Assets 2015: $543,800Liabilities 2015: $380,322Net Assets 2015: $163,4782015Assets 2016: $459,402Liabilities 2016: $208,138Net Assets 2016: $251,2642016Assets 2017: $452,548Liabilities 2017: $237,737Net Assets 2017: $214,8112017Assets 2018: $360,746Liabilities 2018: $253,808Net Assets 2018: $106,9382018Assets 2019: $381,662Liabilities 2019: $339,452Net Assets 2019: $42,2102019Assets 2020: $170,435Liabilities 2020: $123,405Net Assets 2020: $47,0302020Assets 2021: $426,843Liabilities 2021: $299,116Net Assets 2021: $127,7272021Assets 2022: $563,173Liabilities 2022: $309,210Net Assets 2022: $253,9632022Assets 2023: $550,405Liabilities 2023: $246,348Net Assets 2023: $304,0572023

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$426,843
Liabilities$299,116
Net Assets$127,727

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2012: $1,411,995Expenses 2012: $1,171,366Net Income 2012: $240,6292012Expenses 2013: $1,007,7542013Revenue 2014: $1,094,879Expenses 2014: $1,120,943Net Income 2014: -$26,0642014Revenue 2015: $1,410,664Expenses 2015: $1,375,726Net Income 2015: $34,9382015Revenue 2016: $2,314,827Expenses 2016: $2,227,065Net Income 2016: $87,7622016Revenue 2017: $2,398,912Expenses 2017: $2,435,340Net Income 2017: -$36,4282017Revenue 2018: $2,468,096Expenses 2018: $2,575,969Net Income 2018: -$107,8732018Revenue 2019: $2,779,471Expenses 2019: $2,844,199Net Income 2019: -$64,7282019Revenue 2020: $2,505,469Expenses 2020: $2,500,649Net Income 2020: $4,8202020Revenue 2021: $2,213,711Expenses 2021: $2,133,014Net Income 2021: $80,6972021Revenue 2022: $2,579,778Expenses 2022: $2,453,542Net Income 2022: $126,2362022Revenue 2023: $1,500,020Expenses 2023: $1,449,926Net Income 2023: $50,0942023

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,213,711
Expenses$2,133,014
Net Income$80,697
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Apr 26, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$2,213,711
Mission and Program Overview

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- 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.

South carolina first steps works collaboratively to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential with engaged support from their parents, caregivers, and communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$135,591$283,343▲ $147,752
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$-56,047$131,872▲ $187,919
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$90,891$11,628▼ $79,263
Total Assets$170,435$426,843▲ $256,408
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$123,405$299,116▲ $175,711
Total Liabilities$123,405$299,116▲ $175,711
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$47,030$127,727▲ $80,697
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$47,030$127,727▲ $80,697
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$170,435$426,843▲ $256,408
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Sherry GilliamExecutive DiFT$98,261$98,261

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richardine Singleton-brownChair
Lorraine PowersVice Chair
Audrey WhetsellBoard Member
Jackie PetersBoard Member
James TurnerBoard Member
Latosha Jenkins-fluddBoard Member
Nichole MylesBoard Member
Rhonda ColemanBoard Member
Ruth TaylorBoard Member
Susan DewBoard Member
Vermisa BodisonBoard Member
Kristin Zeaser-sydowSecretary
Gail Joyner-flemingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,213,689
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$83,669
Change in Net Assets
$80,697

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,213,711
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,213,711
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,213,711
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,180,157
Other Expenses$952,857
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$804,502$37,849-$842,351
Other Employee Benefits$262,012$11,539-$273,551
Occupancy$53,827$14,263-$68,090
Payroll Taxes$61,589$2,666-$64,255
Office Expenses$27,076$900-$27,976
Information Technology$13,282$1,840-$15,122
Other Expenses$8,147$6,124-$14,271
Travel$5,710--$5,710
All Other Expenses$4,790$105-$4,895
Insurance$3,619$962-$4,581
Total Functional Expenses$2,056,766$76,248$0$2,133,014

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,133,014
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,133,014
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,133,014
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Ruth TaylorBoard MemberSchool DistrictNo$1,178,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

A copy of form 990 is made available to the executive director for review prior to filing. The financial information on form 990 is based primarily upon the organization's audited financial statements, which are provided to the board.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The board members of the local partnership are representative of various organizations that in certain instances benefit from actions taken by the board. It is the policy of the local partnership that board members are not involved with decisions regarding organizations they represent.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

Budget amounts, including compensation, are submitted for approval to the south carolina office of first steps.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

Budget amounts, including compensation, are submitted for approval to the south carolina office of first steps.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available for public inspection upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Charleston County First Steps
EIN
57-1097784
Phone
8437450237
Address
POST OFFICE BOX 429, GREENWOOD, SC 29648

Signing Officer

Name
Sherry Gilliam
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8437450237
Signed
2022-04-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sherry Gilliam
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Manley Garvin LLC
Address
PO BOX 429, GREENWOOD, SC 29648
Preparer
Joshua C Garvin
Phone
8642294951
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

Core functions/community partnerships/public awareness

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON FORM 990 IS BASED PRIMARILY UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BENEFIT FROM ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP THAT BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT INVOLVED WITH DECISIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS THEY REPRESENT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
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