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CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (EIN 20-1090467)
Tax period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Filed
2026-03-02
IRS object ID
202600619349300340
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-03-02T12:33:24-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN561758856PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1P O BOX 1029AddressLine1Txt
CityCONOVERCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP286131029ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN201090467EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CALDWELL COUNTY SMART STARTBusinessNameLine1Txt
Business Name Line2A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDRENBusinessNameLine2Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlCALDBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone8284265437PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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CityHUDSONCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
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PersonJEFF LINKPersonNm
Person TitleBOARD CHAIRPersonTitleTxt
Phone8284265437PhoneNum
Signature2026-03-02SignatureDt
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IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

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Principal OfficerHANNAH S ROMEROPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityHUDSONCityNm
State AbbreviationNCStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,447,421GrossReceiptsAmt
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Website AddressN/AWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
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DescCHILD CARE & EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDED QUALITY MAINTENANCE, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY WILL ASSIST CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. ALL LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PRIORITY MAY BE GIVEN TO FACILITIES WHICH: 1) SERVE HIGHER NUMBER OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH AGE FIVE; 2) RECEIVE NO OR LIMITED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM OTHER SOURCES, 3) WILL BE REASSESSED BY DCDEE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY CONSISTS OF TWO TIERS: LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 1 MAY SUPPORT CHILD CARE FACILITIES HOLDING A GS-110, 1 STAR, 2 STAR OR 3 STAR-RATED LICENSE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 2 MAY PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES HOLDING A 4 OR 5 STAR-RATED LICENSE WITH A FOCUS ON MAINTAINING OR INCREASING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 2 MAY ALSO PROVIDE QUALITY CASH BONUSES WITH THE AMOUNT OF THE BONUS DEPENDENT UPON THE STAR RATING AND NUMBER/FREQUENCY OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE SERVED AT THE FACILITY. THIS ACTIVITY MAY ALSO INCLUDE USE OF FUNDS FOR MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL EVENTS. EXPENSES MAY INCLUDE FOOD, INCENTIVES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND CONTRACTED SERVICES. THE LENDING LIBRARY OFFERS A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS ACTIVITY MAY ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESIURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO EARLY EDUCATORS, FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED. 13 CHILDCARE CENTERS RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCAIL INCENTIVES THROUGH QUALITY INITIATIVES.Desc

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DescHEALTH & SAFETY WAS THE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ACTIVITY.THIS ACTIVITY IS AN ACTIVITY TO SUPPORT THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE CHILD CARE SETTING. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARES IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE FORM OF CONSULTATION AND COACHING) PROVIDED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WORKING IN CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. 12 TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS INCLUDING:CPR/FIRST AID, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, ITS SIDS-INFANT TODDLER SAFE SLEEP.Desc

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DescFAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDED THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM , THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND THE TRIPLE P PROGRAM. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START WILL PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM - "DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY" (DPIL). THE GOALS ARE TO 1) INCREASE YOUNG CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO BOOKS, 2) INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS, 3) INCREASE PARENT-CHILD READING FREQUENCY, AND 4) INCREASE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. DPIL MAILS AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO REGISTERED CHILDREN (AGES 0-5) ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE BOOKS WILL BELONG TO THE CHILDREN AND CHILDREN CAN RECEIVE BOOKS REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START STAFF WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CHAMPION LITERACY AND READING, SUCH AS THE CALDWELL COUNTY LIBRARY AND THE CALDWELL COUNTY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DPIL. STAFF WILL MONITOR THE SUCESS OF THE DPIL THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOLLOW-UPS WITH THE PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN RECEIVING THE BOOKS. COMPLIMENTARY TO THE DPIL ACTIVITIES MAY BE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALLY FUNDED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE AND SUPPORT A POOL OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS WHO WOULD PROVIDE STORY READING AND STORYTELLING TO THE CHILDREN SERVED BY CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. 2,892 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SERVED IN CALDWELLL COUNTY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED AND PROMOTED SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP ENSURE ONGOING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE USE OF MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND EVENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTED THE CALDWELL COUNTY'S SAFE KIDS PROGRAM BY PURCHASING CAR SEATS. 1,200 PEOPLES SERVED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND 337 CAR SEATS PURCHASED. THE POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM(TRIPLE P) WILL SUPPORT THE PREVENTION OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDHOOD, THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT, AND THE STRENGTHENING OF PARENTING AND PARENTAL CONFIDENCE. 12 FAMILIIES SERVED THROUGH TRIPLE P. GROWING UP SAFE ACTIVITY PROVIDED SWIM SAFETY CLASSES TO CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE. SMART START PAID FOR SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING LESSIONS THROUGH OUT CALDWELL COUNTY. THE SWIM INSTRUCTOR OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED ALL NECESSARY LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS TO SERVICE THE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. 72 CHIDRENAGES 0-3 RECEIVED FREE SWIM LESSONS.Desc

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Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

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ANNA COOK
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RICK SHEW
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TONYA JONES
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KEVIN BROWN
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REV MIKE HARRIS
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JEFF LINK
CHAIR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
WAYNE RASH
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MANDY WHITE
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BECKY GIBBONS
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HANNAH S ROMERO
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LESTER WHITTINGTON
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GONZALO VAZQUEZ
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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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SALES TAX$8,370$8,370
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$887,621CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$886,707CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,011,966CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$962,360CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,442,493CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$5,191,147TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$887,621CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$886,707CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,011,966CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$962,360CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,442,493CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$5,191,147TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total170$5,191,147PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$7,605CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$8,276CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$5,974CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$11,878CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$4,928CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$38,661TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$5,229,808TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$70GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.99260PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.99120PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 7,605. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 8,276. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 5,974. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 11,878. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 4,928.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,447,421TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Not Reported$0RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,447,421RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,447,421TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,025,726TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,025,726ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,025,726TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE CALDWELL PARTNERSHIP IS EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISION OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXECPT TO THE EXTENT OF TAXES ON ANY UNREALTED BUSINESS INCOME. FASB ASC 740 PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR HOW UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, MEASURED, PRESENTED AND DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FASB ASC 740 REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX POSITIONS ARE "MORE-LIKELY-THEN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE CALDWELL PARTNERSHIP AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR 2022 THROUGH 2024 REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (10 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDescPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtIRC SectionIRCSectionDesc
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS LLC
1966-K MORGANTON BLVD SWLENOIRNC28645260332790$26,000$271PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
COUNTRYSIDE CHILD CARE INC
PO BOX 485GRANITE FALLSNC28630562243409$14,480$71PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
GROGANS SMALL WORLD #1
2322 KEITH AVEGRANITE FALLSNC28630561393418$8,680$71PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
GROGANS SMALL WORLD #2
4111 AUSTIN RDHUDSONNC28638561393418$7,920$71PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
NORTHLAKES ACADEMY INC
5638 GRACE CHAPEL RDHICKORYNC28601561301574$30,000$0CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVDLENOIRNC28645566000998$89,995$5PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESBEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALISTGOVERNMENT
CALDWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1966-B MORGANTON BLVDLENOIRNC28645566001967$0$9,797PURCHASED COSTSCAR SEATSFAMILY SUPPORT - NURTURING PARENT, GROWING-UP SAFEGOVERNMENT
FOREVER YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
405 VANCE STREETLENOIRNC28645240658998$6,870$71PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER
12 DUDLEY AVEGRANITE FALLSNC28630134282709$20,310$71PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
HAPPY HEARTS LLC
2145 KINCAID HILL RDLENOIRNC28645474367840$5,700$71PURCHASED COSTSSUPPLIESCHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org2Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org8TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (4 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD160$20,760PURCHASED COSTSCHILDREN'S BOOKS, READING ACTIVITY
DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY2892$5,803PURCHASED COSTSCHILDREN'S BOOKS
COMMUNITY EVENTS1753$31,842PURCHASED COSTSCHILDREN'S BOOK, HEALTHY MEALS
BOOK BASH725$3,592PURCHASED COSTSCHILDREN'S BOOKS

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES ONGOING MONITORING FOR EACH GRANT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR ON A MONTHLY BASIS VIA REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FORWARDED TO THE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE. EACH MONTH FINANCIAL PROGRAM MATCH AND PROGRAMMATIC DATA ARE COLLECTED AND REVIEW BY STAFF; THIS INFORMATION IS COMPILED QUARTERLY AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. THE PARTNERSHIP STAFF ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING AT LEAST ANNUALLY. A STANDARD MONITORING INSTRUMENT FOR PROGRAM (GRANT) EVALUATION IS USED AND THE RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THIS DOCUMENT IS USED IN PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN MEETINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRANT IS EVALUATED PRIOR TO ACTIVITY REVIEW AND BID SELECTION.ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (3 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
MEGAN MOODY
KEY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS$90,000CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER0
DR DON PHIPPS
KEY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS$90,000CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER0
ANNA COOK
KEY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT$9,797CALDWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS A DRIECT SERIVCE PROVIDER0

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BIRS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF. ANY CORRECTIONS ARE MADE AND THE STAFF ADDS THE 990 APPROVAL TO THE AGENDA FOR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE. ONCE APPROVED, THE 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS. COPIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CCONFLICTS ARE ANNOUNCED BEFORE EACH BOARD ACTION. ANNUALLY REVIEW OF BOARD MINUTES BY CONTRACTED AUDIT FIRM OR NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN,INC MONITORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A360 EVALUATIONS ARE PERFORMED BY PRIVATE CONTRACTOR. COLLABORATE PARTNERS, STAFF AND INTERESTED OTHERS ASKED TO COMPLETE SURVEY. RESULTS PRESENTED TO PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. BOARD CHAIR AND PERSONNEL COMMITTE PRESENTS RESULTS TO FULL BOARD IN CLOSED SESSION. THE BOARD COMES OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND VOTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FILE FOLDER THAT IT UPDATES ANNUALLY AND MAKES AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS TO VIEW THE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND ALSO FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSITE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START: A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES REQUIRE A BI-ANNUAL AUDIT. THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC OVERSEES A STATEWIDE BID PROCESS IN ORDER TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM. EACH LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND BOARD ASSUMES THE OVERSIGHT OF THEIR AUDIT.