- Revenue 2024
- $4,631,571
- Expenses 2024
- $4,574,583
Program services were 93.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
As filed
- Subsection
- 03
- NTEE code
- B012
- Classification
- 2500
- Street
- 220 CHATHAM BUSINESS DR
These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE PLAN, FUND, AND IMPLEMENT QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES.
Activities or mission (Part I)
IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE PLAN, FUND, AND IMPLEMENT QUALITY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES.
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NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN - USED TO STRENGTHEN EARLY EDUCATION BY ENHANCING PROGRAMS, ENSURING ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES BY INVESTING IN SCHOOL READINESS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT HELPS BRIDGE OPPORTUNITY GAPS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.LONG TERM GOAL: ENHANCE KINDERGARTEN READINESS.SHORT TERM GOAL: PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES TO AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BEFORE THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN.2025 RESULTS: 232 PRE-K STUDENTS ENTERED KINDERGARTEN MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS IN LITERACY. 81% OF CHILDREN WERE BELOW EXPECTATION IN MATHEMATICS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR BUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR 162 CHILDREN GREW TO MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.2025 # SERVED: 236 AT-RISK FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN.
Expenses $1,054,182 · Grants $947,407
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CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY - USED TO ACCOUNT FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FOR UPGRADES, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH/SAFETY TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS, LEARNING MATERIALS AND TEACHING AIDS, CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS. LONG TERM GOALS:CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE FACILITES THAT PROVIDED A CONSISTENT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM BY RETAINING COMPETENT, QUALIFIED STAFF SHORT TERM GOAL: CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE FACCILITIES THAT HAVE A 4- OR 5- STAR RATING 2025 RESULTS:20 EDUCATORS RECEIVED IN DEPTH COACHING TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICE. 98% OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ATTENDEES INDICATED THAT THE TRAINING PROVIDED THEM WITH NEW KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS.2025 # SERVED:47 EDUCATORS RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE- AND 100% APPLIED NEW STRATEGIES. 18 CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO SUPPORT THEIR QUALITY STAR RATING LICENSE; 169 EDUCATORS ATTENDED TRAINING THIS YEAR. OUR OUTREACH STAFF CONNECTED WITH 610 PARENTS ARE COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Expenses $781,134 · Grants $101,488
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FOOD PROGRAM - USED TO ACCOUNT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PASS THROUGH FUNDS AS A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SPONSORING ORGANIZATION OF PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE CENTERS AND HOMES. CACFP WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ATTEND QUALIFYING NON-RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. 2025 RESULTS: 100% OF CHILD CARE HOMES AND CHILD CARE CENTERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD COSTS TO PROVIDE QUALIFYING CHILDREN MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED ARE NUTRITIOUS ACCORDING TO FEDERAL GUIDELINES. 100% OF CHILDREN WHO ATTEND CACFP PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE PROGRAMS RECEIVE 1 WHOLE GRAIN FOOD, ONLY SERVED CEREAL THAT CONTAIN NO MORE THAN 6 GRAMS OF SUGAR PER DRY OUNCE, AND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS REQUIRED BY THE CACFP MEAL PATTERN. 2025 # SERVED: 79 CENTERS AND HOMES RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THEIR FOOD COST ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO ALL CHILDREN FEE OF COST (3 PER SITE PER YEAR) WERE CONDUCTED AT ALL CACFP PARTICIPATING FACILITIES; PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO LEARN NEW INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD NUTRITION AND TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH CREATIVE IDEAS FOR IMPROVING FOOD SERVICE.
Expenses $2,116,322 · Grants $1,823,513
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FAMILY SUPPORT- USED TO ACCOUNT FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, ONGOING PARENTING EDUCATION, GENERAL FAMILY SUPPORT, LITERACY PROJECTS, AND FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS. LONG TERM GOAL: FAMILIES HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.SHORT TERM GOALS: FAMILIES HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO FEEL CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT ABOUT THEIR ABILITY TO PARENT. FAMILIES HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN LITERACY RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR CHILDREN.2025 RESULTS:100% OF CAREGIVERS WHO ATTENDED KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS REPORTED AN INCREASE IN POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES.2025 # SERVED: 287 CHILDREN RECEIVED WEEKLY BOOK BAGS TO SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY. 100% GRADUATES OF THE FOCUS ON FATHERS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATED AND INCREASE IN POSITIVE PARENTING BEHAVIORS. 168 FAMILIES RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATION OR REFERRALS FOR CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE FROM OUR CHILD CARE SEARCH CALL CENTER SERVICE; PROVIDING THEM WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO FIND A MATCH BETWEEN WHAT THEY WANT FOR THEIR CHILDREN, WHAT THEY NEED FOR THEIR FAMILY, AND WHAT IS AVAILABLE FROM CHILD CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS. 2,412 CHILDREN RECEIVED A NEW BOOK EACH MONTH MAILED TO THEIR HOME FROM THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY.
Expenses $187,463 · Grants $68,799
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - USED TO ACCOUNT FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SUPPORT, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INTERVENTION, SPECIAL NEEDS - EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES/SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS.LONG TERM GOAL: CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND HEALTHYSHORT TERM GOALS: CHILDREN HAVE A PRIMARY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE SOURCE, WITH ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED, SPECIALIZED CARE AS NECESSARY.2025 RESULTS:36 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS RECEIVED TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE ON THE TOPIC OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, IDENTIFICATION, AND REFERRAL OF SUSPECTED DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS.78% OF CHATHAM CHILDREN REFERRED FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OR SERVICES RECEIVED THE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES.2025 # SERVED: 709 CHILDREN IN CARE OF 3 PEDIATRIC MEDICAL PRACTICES WITH 36 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO INCREASE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Expenses $115,410 · Grants $104,186
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Officers and directors · 2024
As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.
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Phillip ThompsonPHILLIP THOMPSON
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Christy BondyCHRISTY BONDY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Bryan ThompsonBRYAN THOMPSON
TREASURER (RESIGNED 3-5-25)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Carolina CloseCAROLINA CLOSE
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Cheryl FayneCHERYL FAYNE
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Karen Davis PlattKAREN DAVIS PLATT
SECRETARY(RESIGNED 1-28-25)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Mark HallMARK HALL
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Judy BatistaJUDY BATISTA
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Connie FennerCONNIE FENNER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Kimberly PughKIMBERLY PUGH
VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Katelyn CannizzaroKATELYN CANNIZZARO
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Dorothy RawleighDOROTHY RAWLEIGH
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Michael HobbsMICHAEL HOBBS
CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Alex TatumALEX TATUM
DIRECTOR(RESIGNED 9-1-24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Teresa WrightTERESA WRIGHT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Carrie LittleCARRIE LITTLE
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Heather St ClairHEATHER ST CLAIR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $79,510
- From this org
- $76,898
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $2,612
- 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.
Filings
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2024
- Revenue
- $4,631,571
- Expenses
- $4,574,583
- Contributions
- $4,606,425
- Grants paid
- $3,045,393
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2023
- Revenue
- $4,572,933
- Expenses
- $4,752,947
- Contributions
- $4,542,385
- Grants paid
- $3,239,315
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2022
- Revenue
- $4,299,028
- Expenses
- $4,381,155
- Contributions
- $4,272,644
- Grants paid
- $2,927,794
The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.
Other returns filed
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2021 · 990
- Revenue
- $4,487,473
- Expenses
- $4,054,651
- Assets (EOY)
- $423,174
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2020 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,943,134
- Expenses
- $4,164,265
- Assets (EOY)
- -$10,460
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2019 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,813,018
- Expenses
- $3,817,445
- Assets (EOY)
- $162,013
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2018 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,544,961
- Expenses
- $3,499,880
- Assets (EOY)
- $136,602
Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.
Grants made
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CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
$864,633
2023 NC PRE-K
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CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
$798,673
2022 NC PRE-K
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CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
$689,253
2024 NC PRE-K
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PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$311,096
2024 NUTRITION/CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
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PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$280,524
2022 NUTRITION/CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
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PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$234,239
2023 NUTRITION/CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
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$223,600
2023 NC PRE-K
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$216,031
2022 NC PRE-K
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$152,460
2024 NC PRE-K
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CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
$144,224
2023 FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTATION
The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.
Grants received
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2023 NC YOUNG CHILDREN
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2022 NC YOUNG CHILDREN
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2024 NC YOUNG CHILDREN
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UNITED WAY OF CHATHAM COUNTY INC
$39,500
2025 HUMAN SERVICE ORG
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UNITED WAY OF CHATHAM COUNTY INC
$17,500
2023 HUMAN SERVICE ORG
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UNITED WAY OF CHATHAM COUNTY INC
$16,275
2024 HUMAN SERVICE ORG
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UNITED WAY OF CHATHAM COUNTY INC
$11,500
2022 HUMAN SERVICE ORG
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2025 GENERAL SUPPORT
Other IRS files
Auto-Revocation List
Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.
Publication 78
Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.
These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.
What this page reflects
The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.