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Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$3.5M
Program Spending
85%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.9M
Total Expenses
▼$3.4M
Total Assets
$4.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$284.1K
Net Assets
$4.2M
Officer Compensation
→$373.6K
Other Salaries
$1.9M
Investment Income
$66.1K
Fundraising
▼$41.6K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$152.6M
Awards Found
35
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $14.6M | FY2015 | Feb 2015 – Jul 2019 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | PA-25 EARLY HEAD START & PA-1126 T&TA/CDA | $10M | — | — – — |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $9.8M | FY2015 | Mar 2015 – Aug 2020 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $9M | FY2020 | Jul 2020 – Jun 2025 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $8.6M | FY2020 | Sep 2020 – Aug 2025 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $7.9M | FY2024 | Mar 2024 – Feb 2029 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $7.5M | FY2015 | Jul 2015 – Jun 2020 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START EXPANSION | $7.1M | FY2024 | Sep 2024 – Aug 2029 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $6.7M | FY2020 | Sep 2020 – Aug 2025 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $6.5M | FY2015 | Mar 2015 – Jan 2021 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $6.4M | FY2015 | Jan 2015 – Jun 2020 |
| Department of Education | INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES | $6.3M | FY2016 | Jul 2016 – Sep 2017 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $6.2M | FY2015 | Feb 2015 – Jul 2019 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $6.2M | FY2020 | Jul 2020 – Feb 2024 |
| Department of Education | INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES | $6.1M | FY2012 | Jul 2012 – Sep 2013 |
| Department of Education | INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES | $6.1M | FY2014 | Jul 2014 – Sep 2015 |
| Department of Education | INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES | $6M | FY2015 | Jul 2015 – Sep 2016 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START/CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $4.5M | FY2019 | Aug 2019 – Jul 2024 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | CLOSEOUT | $3.5M | FY2011 | Sep 2011 – Dec 2014 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $2.7M | FY2017 | Mar 2017 – Aug 2021 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START/CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $2.2M | FY2019 | Mar 2019 – Feb 2022 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EHS FY09 ARRA EXAPNSION | $2M | FY2010 | Dec 2009 – Jan 2012 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $1.9M | FY2025 | Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $1.9M | FY2025 | Sep 2025 – Aug 2030 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | $1.5M | FY2025 | Sep 2025 – Aug 2030 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | $299.5K | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Mar 2024 |
| Department of Education | PROMOTION OF SCHOOL READINESS THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | $233.5K | FY2010 | Jul 2010 – Dec 2012 |
| Corporation for National and Community Service | THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ARP RESOURCES TO EXPAND THE PROJECTS WORK IN THE AREA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SCHOOL READINESS. TO DO THIS, SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING HIGH-LEVEL ACTIVITIES: EXPAND CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS WILL BENEFIT LOW INCOME, RURAL, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES SERVING PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA'S 46 COUNTIES. GENERAL EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE HAVING 1000 CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE GAINS IN SCHOOL READINESS. THIS AMENDMENT REVISES THE BUDGET TO INCLUDE $50,000 IN ARP FUNDING. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AWARD REMAIN UNCHANGED. | $210K | FY2022 | Sep 2022 – May 2027 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | $184.6K | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Jan 2025 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | $143.8K | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Mar 2023 |
| Appalachian Regional Commission | CLINICAL SERVICES | $125K | FY2014 | Oct 2013 – Sep 2015 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | $107.8K | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Mar 2023 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | PA-25 ARRA | $89.5K | FY2009 | Jul 2009 – Sep 2010 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL | $0 | FY2010 | Sep 2010 – Aug 2013 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY | -$22.9K | FY2004 | Sep 2004 – Aug 2006 |
Department of Health and Human Services
$14.6M
EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$10M
PA-25 EARLY HEAD START & PA-1126 T&TA/CDA
Department of Health and Human Services
$9.8M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$9M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$8.6M
EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$7.9M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$7.5M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$7.1M
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START EXPANSION
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.7M
EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.5M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.4M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Education
$6.3M
INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.2M
EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$6.2M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Education
$6.1M
INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES
Department of Education
$6.1M
INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES
Department of Education
$6M
INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES
Department of Health and Human Services
$4.5M
EARLY HEAD START/CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$3.5M
CLOSEOUT
Department of Health and Human Services
$2.7M
EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$2.2M
EARLY HEAD START/CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$2M
EHS FY09 ARRA EXAPNSION
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.9M
EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.9M
EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.5M
EARLY HEAD START - CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$299.5K
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Department of Education
$233.5K
PROMOTION OF SCHOOL READINESS THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Corporation for National and Community Service
$210K
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ARP RESOURCES TO EXPAND THE PROJECTS WORK IN THE AREA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SCHOOL READINESS. TO DO THIS, SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING HIGH-LEVEL ACTIVITIES: EXPAND CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS WILL BENEFIT LOW INCOME, RURAL, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES SERVING PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA'S 46 COUNTIES. GENERAL EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE HAVING 1000 CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE GAINS IN SCHOOL READINESS. THIS AMENDMENT REVISES THE BUDGET TO INCLUDE $50,000 IN ARP FUNDING. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AWARD REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Department of Health and Human Services
$184.6K
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Department of Health and Human Services
$143.8K
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Appalachian Regional Commission
$125K
CLINICAL SERVICES
Department of Health and Human Services
$107.8K
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Department of Health and Human Services
$89.5K
PA-25 ARRA
Department of Health and Human Services
$0
EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Department of Health and Human Services
-$22.9K
EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Higgins | Executive Di | 40 | $146.7K | $0 | $6,199 | $152.9K |
| Karla Garig | Director Of | 40 | $109.5K | $0 | $6,951 | $116.4K |
| Beverly Grant | Director Of | 40 | $100.2K | $0 | $1,414 | $101.6K |
| Drew Weiskopf | President | 1 |
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $3.5M | $1.9M | $3.4M | $4.5M | $4.2M |
| 2023 | $3.3M | $1.7M | $3.1M | $4.3M | $3.9M |
| 2022 | $3M | $1.5M | $2.8M | $4M | $3.6M |
| 2021 | $3.2M | $2M | $2.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Abhay Karandikar | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Keith | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Heather Higgins
Executive Di
$152.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$146.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,199
Karla Garig
Director Of
$116.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$109.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,951
Beverly Grant
Director Of
$101.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$100.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,414
Drew Weiskopf
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Abhay Karandikar
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ryan Keith
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lemly | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christy Farrell | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ej Rabell | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Hoefflin | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henna Chaudary | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaqueline Dixon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan See | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kates Potempa | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirsten Schriner | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Kelly | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Schafer Rowe | Board Mem. J | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Ben Lemly
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christy Farrell
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ej Rabell
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4.1M |
| $3.6M |
| 2020 | $2.6M | $1.5M | $2.6M | $3.9M | $3M |
| 2019 | $2.6M | $1.3M | $2.5M | $3.5M | $2.9M |
| 2018 | $2.7M | $1.4M | $2.6M | $3.5M | $2.9M |
| 2017 | $2.5M | $1.3M | $2.5M | $3.4M | $2.8M |
| 2016 | $2.4M | $1.3M | $2.4M | $3.4M | $2.7M |
| 2015 | $2.3M | $1.2M | $2.4M | $3.5M | $2.8M |
| 2014 | $2.2M | $1.4M | $2.3M | $3.7M | $2.9M |
| 2013 | $2M | $1.4M | $2.3M | $3.7M | $3M |
| 2012 | $2.5M | $1.9M | $2M | $4M | $3.2M |
| 2011 | $2M | $1.6M | $1.9M | $3.9M | $2.7M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
Eric Hoefflin
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Henna Chaudary
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jaqueline Dixon
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jordan See
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kates Potempa
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kirsten Schriner
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Megan Kelly
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Schafer Rowe
Board Mem. J
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0