Skip to content
Nonprofiteer
← All organizations

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF THE FOOTHILLS INC

EIN 56-2014947 SPINDALE, NC

Revenue 2024
$1,518,109
Expenses 2024
$1,267,083

Program services were 71.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
B012
Classification
1000
Street
PO BOX 823

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

TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN SHARING WITH FAMILIES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR CHILDREN. FURTHERMORE, PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WILL STRIVE TO ASSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN RUTHERFORD, POLK AND MCDOWELL COUNTIES WILL GROW IN A HEALTHY, SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT INSTILLS HOPE, ENCOURAGES DREAMS, MAXIMIZES POTENTIAL AND PRODUCES PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WHO NEEDS IT, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OTHER CRUCIAL SERVICES BY TARGETING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5.

  • CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE PART DAY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES MCDOWELL COUNTY CHILDREN, AGES TWO THROUGH FIVE YEARS OLD WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED IN A REGULATED CHILD CARE OR PUBLIC PRESCHOOL SETTING OR MISSED THE BIRTHDATE CUT-OFF FOR KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM HAS FOUR SITES. TWO AN THREE-YEAR-OLDS MEET TWO MORNINGS A WEEK, WHILE OLDER THREE TO FIVE-YEAR-OLDS MEET THREE MORNINGS A WEEK WITH CLASSES ADJUSTED BY AGE. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM, AND CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT IS TRACKED USING THE STRATEGIES GOLD ASSESSMENT TOOL. THERE WERE 105 CHILDREN ENROLLED. 79 DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS CONDUCTED WITH 4 RECEIVING REFERRALS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

    Expenses $236,290 · Grants $236,290

  • HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED ASSITANCE TO CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE HOMES THAT WERE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. 34 CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE HOMES RECEIVED HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDING FOR LOSS OF REVENUE AND DAMAGES SUSTAINED TO THEIR FACILITIES.

    Expenses $205,284 · Grants $205,284

  • FAMILY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAMS, DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM, AND THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM PROVIDED A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP THROUGH WEEKLY MEETINGS SO PARENTS CAN GAIN SELF-ESTEEM, OVERCOME ISOLATION AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING SKILLS. 156 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE SESSION. THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN BY EXPOSING THEM TO THE CONCEPTS OF PRINT, ENCOURAGING CHILD/PARENT READING AND INCREASING EARLY LITERACY ACTIVITIES IN THE HOME, THEREBY STIMULATING THE CHILD'S INTEREST IN READING AND LEARNING. PARTICIPATING CHILDREN RECEIVE AN AGE APPROPRIATE BOOK EACH MONTH FROM TIME OF REGISTRATION UNTIL AGE 5. 40,270 BOOKS DELIVERED, 3264 CHILDREN SERVED. THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM PROVIDED FREE, WEEKLY TWO-HOUR PLAY GROUPS INVOLVING PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, CHILDREN, AND A FACILITATOR. THE PROGRAM PROMOTED POSITIVE AND HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND SUPPORTED PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AS THEY PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. 3 GROUP SESSIONS CONDUCTED. 34 PARENTS AND 42 CHILDREN ATTENDED AT LEAST ON SESSION. 111 ON-SITE SESSIONS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO INCREASE PARENTING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND CONSISTENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PROPER NUTRITION. 4 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS PRESENTED; 14 OUTREACH EVENTS HELD; 15 NEWSLETTERS PRODUCED; 25,465 FAMILIES RECEIVED NEWSLETTERS; 3,180 WEBSITE HITS; AND 5 PRESS RELEASES.

    Expenses $272,572 · Grants $67,157

  • HEALTH & SAFETY ACTIVITES INCLUDED VISION SCREENINGS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. 12 VISION SCREENINGS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND 23 FAMILIES RECEIVED HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION.

    Expenses $1,675

  • THE CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY SUPPORT FOR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALL CHILDCARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH OBSERVATION, CONSULTATION, AND MODELING. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED TO PREPARE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE ASSESSMENTS, SUPPORT THE INFANT-TODDLER QUALITY PROGRAM, AND OFFER BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE. TRAINING IS PROVIDED THROUGH GROUP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDCARE STAFF, INCLUDING SPECIFIC TRAINING COURSE THAT RELATE TO CHANGES IN REGULATIONS, REQUIRED STATE TRAININGS, AND OTHER TRAININGS AS NEEDED. DIRECTORS MEETINGS ARE ALSO INCLUDED EVERY QUARTER. 140 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS PARTICIPATED IN TRAININGS; 15 CENTERS OR HOMES WERE REPRESENTED AT THE TRAININGS; 22 CHILDCARE STAFF RECEIVED INDIVIDUAL TA. THE GROWING MIND EARLY RESOURCE LIBRARY PROGRAM CONNECTED FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TYPES OF MATERIALS THEY NEEDED TO STIMULATE GROWTH AND LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AGED BIRTH TO FIVE. THE LIBRARY OFFERED LENDING TOYS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND THEMED KITS THAT ENGAGED CHILDREN IN A FUN, AGE-APPROPRITE MANNER TO FACILITATE THE MENTAL AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL HELP THEM SUCCED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. 1 CHILDCARE FACILITY USED THE RESOURCES; 30 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS UTILIZED THE SERVICES.

    Expenses $184,710 · Grants $138,075

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.

  • SHERRY BRIGHT

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CATHLEEN CULLEN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN CARROLL

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • PHYLLIS DAVIS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • JERRYE FICKLIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CRYSTAL MARGOLIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARK FRANKLIN

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • PAULA NICKEY LEWIS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KISHA MCDOWELL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SUZANNE METCALF

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JENNIFER MORGAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JACKIE HAMPTON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SUZANNE RAMPEY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BETH MCCALLISTER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • EMILY WOOD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BARRY GOLD

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $111,640
    From this org
    $84,864
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,776
    Hours/week
    40

  • PAIGE ZEIGLER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JEN PACE-DICKENSON

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • ALICE MCCLUNEY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARLIN BRINKLEY

    BOARD MEMEBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DEE HUNT

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SHERI LEDFORD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $1,518,109
    Expenses
    $1,267,083
    Contributions
    $1,514,319
    Grants paid
    $646,806
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $1,189,366
    Expenses
    $1,146,439
    Contributions
    $1,185,861
    Grants paid
    $448,140
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $1,082,682
    Expenses
    $1,086,396
    Contributions
    $1,081,424
    Grants paid
    $366,291

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

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,013,870
    Expenses
    $1,023,094
    Assets (EOY)
    $117,761

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,151,511
    Expenses
    $1,164,083
    Assets (EOY)
    $126,035

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,014,345
    Expenses
    $1,016,806
    Assets (EOY)
    $145,421

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

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

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 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.