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← CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,212,398
Total expenses
$1,223,942
Contributions and grants received
$1,169,153
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$43,245
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,835,276
Total liabilities, end of year
$63,568
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,771,708
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$956,752
Management and general expenses
$110,957
Fundraising expenses
$156,233
Program service expenses (Part III)
$956,752

Program services were 78.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $537,636

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $631,517

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $11,172

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $43,245 · excluded $43,245

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $148,806 · program services $59,522 · management and general $40,178 · fundraising $49,106

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $406,276 · program services $303,063 · management and general $32,974 · fundraising $70,239

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $4,845 · program services $3,138 · management and general $650 · fundraising $1,057

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $63,297 · program services $41,755 · management and general $8,275 · fundraising $13,267

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $44,174 · program services $28,988 · management and general $5,818 · fundraising $9,368

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $527 · program services $422 · management and general $42 · fundraising $63

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $14,341 · management and general $14,341

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $368,458 · program services $367,497 · management and general $961

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $9,691 · program services $6,940 · management and general $689 · fundraising $2,062

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $25,452 · program services $20,378 · management and general $2,028 · fundraising $3,046

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $8,666 · program services $6,976 · management and general $672 · fundraising $1,018

  • 17 · Travel

    total $5,574 · program services $4,998 · management and general $230 · fundraising $346

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $19,841 · program services $15,428 · management and general $196 · fundraising $4,217

  • 20 · Interest

    total $1,080 · management and general $1,080

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $8,027 · program services $6,422 · management and general $642 · fundraising $963

  • 24a · Other expenses: School & Principal supp

    total $74,253 · program services $74,253

  • 24b · Other expenses: Other direct programs

    total $13,446 · program services $13,446

  • 24c · Other expenses: Dues and subscription

    total $5,376 · program services $2,418 · management and general $1,843 · fundraising $1,115

  • 24d · Other expenses: Miscellaneous

    total $1,812 · program services $1,108 · management and general $338 · fundraising $366

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,146,847 · end of year $1,031,720

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $198,639 · end of year $199,193

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $566,866 · end of year $597,633

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $9,161 · end of year $6,730

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $129,100 · end of year $62,846

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $9,161 · end of year $722

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,703,252 · end of year $1,671,008

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $80,000 · end of year $100,700

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To provide and facilitate comprehensive programs and services that support children, strengthen families, and mobilize residents to action.

  • Expanded Learning Time ProgramsOur afterschool programs operate Monday through Friday and use innovative techniques to close the achievement gap for approximately 200 students in grades pre-k through fifth. During the academic block, certified teachers work with small groups of students to support them in the completion of their homework and practice skills learned in school day lessons. During the extracurricular enrichment block, students participate in activities that increase fine motor skills, broaden stem skills, and expose them to all forms of art. The summer programs serve about 300 students and include small group learning, extracurricular enrichment and field trips. (Continued on Schedule O)Students in these programs demonstrate fewer behavioral incidences and improved attendance and academic performance compared to their peers.

    Expenses $556,143

  • Community and Parent Engagement and Workforce Development Family Engagement Nights are a major part of our efforts to connect families, promote educational engagement, and foster a sense of community. These nights are designed to bring families together in a fun, educational environment that supports both learning and relationship building. Other family engagement events include literacy programs that support reading and comprehension, as well as special evenings like CPN Night at the Aquarium, where families explore marine life and conservation in an interactive, engaging way. Each event includes a warm meal provided by CPN, ensuring that families can relax, connect, and learn together. (Continued on Schedule O)We are committed to ensuring that neighborhood residents play an active role in community decision-making. Through its Community Engagement Council, we regularly bring together residents to plan engagement strategies, discuss community priorities, and gather feedback on important issues. The council's efforts are complemented by our work with Neighborhood Association presidents, who help increase meeting attendance and keep residents informed of local challenges and developments. This structured approach to engagement helps foster a connected, proactive community and ensures that residents' voices are at the heart of our initiatives. Our Workforce Development initiatives empower both students and adults to achieve long-term success. Middle schoolers gain mentorship, leadership training, life skills, and career exposure to prepare them for future opportunities, while adult residents receive career readiness support, job connections, and resource navigation to overcome barriers such as childcare, transportation, and financial stability. Together, these programs build confidence, open pathways, and strengthen the community.

    Expenses $124,766

  • School Day Initiatives We provide targeted support to principals at some of the toughest schools in the state. By aligning with school leaders' visions, CPN provides targeted funding and resources that strengthen teacher retention, expand professional development opportunities, and enhance curriculum to meet students' needs. This support allows schools to attract and retain high- quality educators, foster innovative teaching practices, and build a culture of continuous improvement. Beyond the classroom, CPN partners with principals and staff to implement schoolwide turnaround strategies that address both academic and social-emotional learning, ensuring students are supported holistically. (Continued on Schedule O)Together, these efforts create sustainable change that improves student achievement, strengthens family engagement, and builds thriving school communities.

    Expenses $146,729

  • Kidswell Community HealthStarted in 2011, KidsWell, Charleston Promise Neighborhood's school-based health and wellness program, brings comprehensive physical and behavioral health services directly to students at school through partnerships with MUSC and Fetter Health Care Network. By offering on-site screenings, treatment, and follow-up care, KidsWell eliminates barriers for families such as transportation and cost, ensuring that all students in CPN partner schools have equitable access to quality healthcare. Confidential telehealth therapy further supports students' mental and emotional well-being, helping them navigate challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, and ADHD. With a focus on both prevention and ongoing care, KidsWell keeps students healthy, reduces time away from the classroom, ensures students are ready to learn, and strengthens the foundation for long-term academic and personal success.

    Expenses $129,114

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Debra Romano

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Clara Fuqua

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • R Keith Sauls

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mindy Sturm

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Monique Brown Term Ended

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr Kathryn King Term Ended

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kellye McKenzie

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David White Jr

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr LaQuandra Brown Term Ended

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kevin Simmons

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Robert Wehrman Term Ended

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michelle Simmons

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marvin Pendarvis

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elizabeth Colbert-Busch

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr Kathi Love

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jonathan Johnson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Henry Darby

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Jackson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Claire Anne MacGeorge MD

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jenni McCarty

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sherrie C Snipes-Williams

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $149,890
    From this org
    $143,892
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,998
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
13 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202503189349302640

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