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Wilkes Community Partnership for Children

EIN 56-1875083 · N Wilkesboro, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENSURE CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
24
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$75,949, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $866,032 spent. CHILD CARE QUALITY INCLUDED THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) PROGRAM AND THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM. THE CCR&R PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING AND ON-SITE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDED A RESOURCE CENTER FOR CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES. 27 WORKSHOPS/TRANINGS OFFERED; 15 CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH A LEAST 1 STAFF MEMBER ATTENDING WORKSHOP/TRAINING; 100 CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED AT LEAST 1 WORKSHOP/TRAINING; 26 CHILDCARE FACILITIES RECEIVED ON-SITE CONSULTATION FOR IMPROVING QUALITY; 216 ON-SITE CONSULTATION VISITS TO CLASSROOMS. THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM OFFERED FAMILY-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS, REGISTRATION INFORMATION, AND SUPPORTING RESOURCES ADDRESSING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN STRUGGLING WITH ADULT SEPPERATION AND THE TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN.4 COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS HELD WITH 16 PARTICIPANTS; READY, SET, LEARN STARTED AT 5 CHILD CARE FACILITIES; 180 READY, SET, LEARN MEETINGS HELD WITH 34 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING AND 33 PARENTS.
  2. $327,928 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - INCLUDES PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENPOWER FAMILIES TO HAVE NECESSARY SKILLS TO RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM PROVIDED PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION USING THE CIRCLE OF PARENTS GROUP MODEL FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD OR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF BIRTH TO FIVE NOT YET ENROLLED IN KINDERGARTEN. 30 GROUP SESSIONS CONDUCTED WITH 37 PARENTS ATTENDED A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IMPACTING 49 CHILDREN. CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING PROGRAM GAVE CAREGIVERS THEABILITY TO DISCUSS THEIR PARENTING STYLES SO THEY CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR CHILD'S EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN OREDER TO RESPOND SENSITVELY TO THEIR CHILD'S CUES IN ORDER TO CREATE A SECURE BASE FOR THEIR CHILD, WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM, RESILIENCY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION. 14 SESSIONS HELD WITH 13 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATING IMPACTING 22 CHILDREN. LITERACY PROGRAMS CONDUCTED INCLUDED RAISING A READER, DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY, AND PLAY TO LEARN. 17 CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH 30 CLASSROOMS PARTICIPATING IN RAISING A READER INVOLVING 370 CHILDREN; 24,206 BOOKS MAILED TO 2,460 CHILDREN ENRIOLLED IN THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM; 94 GROUP PLAY SESSIONS WITH 63 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATING IN THE PLAY TO LEARN PROGRAM. PARENTS AS TEACHERS EDUCATED PARENTS ON POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES THROUGH HOME VISITS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD SCREENINGS, FAMILY ASSESSMENT, AND ACCESS TO REFERRAL NETWORK. 15 FAMILIES WITH 21 PARENTS/GUARDIANS PARTICIPATED, 17 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED; 92 PERSONAL VISITS WITH 12 FAMILIES REFERRED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS. PUBLICATIONS WERE DEVELOPED TO HIGHLIHT THE SERVICES OFFERED AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ISSUES. 26 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS CONDUCTED; 1475 PARTICIPANTS IN COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS; 19 OUTREACH EVENTS; 4654 FACE BOOK FOLLOWERS; 230 FACE BOOK POSTS; 30 E-NEWLETTERS SENT TO 3,079 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $216,224 spent. CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED THE QUALITY STARS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CARE AND ENHANCEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES(TANF) ELIGIBLE OR CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND(CCDF) ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO BE USED FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDER SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, SICK LEAVE BENEFITS, MATERIALS, OTHER CENTER MATERIALS. 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATED WITH 193 SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN IMPACTED.
  4. $100,000 spent. NC PRE-K INCLUDED THE NC PRE-K KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERED HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING THEM FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. 100 CHILDREN SERVED AT CHILD CARE SITES.
  5. $137,031 spent. HEALTH & SAFETY INCLUDED THE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST AND THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROGRAMS. BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST PROVIDED ON-SITE CONSULTATION, COACHING, AND TRAINING TO PROVIVERS USING THE CSEFEL MODEL. 7 TRAININGS OFFERED AND DELIVERED WITH AT LEAST 1 PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTING 4 CHILD CARE FACILITIES; 32 TOTAL PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED A TRAINING; 8 CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVED ON-SITE/VIRTUAL CONSULTATION. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROVIDED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS HEALTH RELATED SERVICES. TRAINING, PARENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS WERE PROVIDED. 17 FAMILIES RECEIVED ON-SITE TRAINING; 103 WRITTEN OR PHONE CONTACTS CONDUCTED; 403 ON-SITE CONSULTATION VISITS MADE; 5 FACILITIES RECEIVED INTENSIVE LEVEL SERVICES; 43 WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED WITH 136 PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING; 16 HEALTHY HABITS COMMUNITY EVENTS/PRESENTATIOS/HANDOUTS CONDUCTED.
  6. $102,551 spent. HURRICANE RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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