Chatham County Partnership for Children
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE PLAN, FUND, AND IMPLEMENT QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES.
- Income
- $4.6 million
- Spending
- $4.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- -0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 72
- Highest pay
- $79,510, 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
Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $1.1 million spent. 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.
- $781,134 spent. 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.
- $2.1 million spent. 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.
- $187,463 spent. 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.
- $115,410 spent. 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
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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